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FUN MAPS: Rethinking the joy of sport

For many, sport is synonymous with fun. Its why children sign up for soccer leagues, join hockey teams, and try out for rowing clubs. But what exactly makes sport fun? And how can coaches and program leaders ensure that fun isn’t just an afterthought, but a core component of the sport experience?  Dr. Erin Sharpe,…

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Advancing disability inclusion in Canada: Introducing the first National Coaching for Para Sport Summit

December 13, 2023
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Dr. Diane M. Culver, Dr. Timothy Konoval, Siobhan Rourke, Sydney Graper, and Rabia Ozturk Kizilkaya
In May 2023, the National Coaching for Para Sport Summit (NCPS) took place at the Steadward Centre. A collaborative effort between uOttawa, the University of Alberta, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), and the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), the summit...

Re-imagining sport through the power of strategic partnerships

December 6, 2023
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Eva Havaris
Tennis is more than a sport; it’s a gateway to empowerment and inclusivity. Its appeal lies in the rhythm of the game, the strategy, and the ability to bond communities through a shared passion. However, accessing tennis hasn’t always been...

Looking back to go forward: 50 years of Canadian women’s sport

November 27, 2023
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M. Ann Hall
U SPORTS 2020 Swimming Championships at Saanich Commonwealth Place, Victoria, BC, February 2020 (Photo: U SPORTS) Looking back over the last 50 years of women’s sport in Canada, it’s amazing how we have progressed to bring equity, stability, and opportunity,...

50 years of Indigenous sport in Canada: An overview of 2 key advancements and challenges

November 27, 2023
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Janice Forsyth
‘Girls’ Pole Push Competition at the Dene Games Competitions’, Arctic Winter Games 2010, Grande Prairie Alberta, March 2010 (Photo: Michael Heine) Imagine what sport in Canada might look like had Indigenous peoples and their cultures not been colonized? Imagine how...

The history of Para sport in Canada

November 27, 2023
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David Legg
Canada has long been a leader in sport and recreation for persons with disability, and it is astounding to consider the contributions made in the last century. This is found in every aspect of disability sport including those for persons...

Sport for Development and Peace in Canada over the last 50 years

November 27, 2023
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Simon C. Darnell, Russell Field, Bruce Kidd
Introduction  Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) refers to the organization and mobilization of sport to meet non-sport goals of international development, such as health promotion, gender empowerment, education, and peace building and conflict resolution. The overall field or sector...

SIRC at 50: A half-century of shaping Canadian sports through knowledge and collaboration

November 27, 2023
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Debra Gassewitz & Paula Baker
The Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) has been a pivotal organization in Canada’s sporting landscape for half a century. Founded with the vision to provide valuable research and knowledge to support the sport community, SIRC along with its partners have...

Elevating athlete voices: The path to safe sport in Canada

November 22, 2023
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Elana Liberman & Eric MacIntosh
Centralizing the voice of the athlete is a critical step in ensuring Safe Sport is realized. This was the primary theme of our talks on the panel “The future of safe sport: Hooked on hope not fishing for problems” at the...

Enhancing accountability and alignment within Canadian Basketball clubs through collaborative governance

November 8, 2023
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Daniel Wigfield & Sandy MacIntosh
State of basketball programming in Canada Beginning in 2022, Canada Basketball sought to innovate the way clubs are aligned to form the amateur basketball system in this country. Since 2015, the popularity of basketball has grown an unprecedented amount. As...

SIRC Strengthens Leadership Team with New Board Members and Communications Specialist

November 2, 2023
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Canada’s most trusted partner in advancing sport knowledge has added industry expertise and new talent to key roles within the organization Ottawa – The Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished professionals to...

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