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May 24, 2023

All that glitters is not gold: The rising threat of competition manipulation

You’d be hard pressed to visit a large Canadian city these days and not see a billboard for sports gambling. Maybe you’ve noticed a similar trend while watching TV, of athletes and celebrities telling us not only which sports books to use, but how easy it is to bet on games across different sports and leagues. If it seems like these ads popped up overnight, they kind of did! It’s been less than 2 years since Bill C-218, an Act […]

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All that glitters is not gold: The rising threat of competition manipulation

May 24, 2023

You’d be hard pressed to visit a large Canadian city these days and not see a billboard for sports gambling. Maybe you’ve noticed a similar trend while watching TV, of athletes and celebrities telling us not only which sports books...

Supporting physical activity among young people diagnosed with cancer

May 17, 2023

Most Canadians know that being physically active is important for overall health. But did you know that physical activity may be particularly important for young people diagnosed with cancer? Children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with cancer experience many negative...

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Canadian high performance athletes’ use of retirement resources

May 10, 2023

Earning a roster position as a nationally carded athlete is no easy task (“carding” refers to financial assistance from Sport Canada’s Athlete Assistance Program). Athletes spend years working on their craft to represent Canada on the international stage. The length...

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3 artificial intelligence tools that can aid sport organizations’ communications efforts

May 3, 2023

With heavy workloads and limited staff capacity, sport organizations are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) tools have become an increasingly popular way for organizations to leverage their capacity. In this blog, SIRC outlines...

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Clearing the air around air quality and outdoor sport safety

April 24, 2023

Highlights In 2022, Health Canada and the Sport Information Resource Centre partnered to create educational resources to raise awareness about air quality and the safety of outdoor sport participation Air pollution can impact the health of all Canadians, but some...

A theory of change for Canadian sport: Dorothy Paul on culture change

April 24, 2023

Highlights:  2 Loops Theory of Change seeks to describe and model organizations as living beings with life cycles  Indigenous sport leader, Dorothy Paul, advocates for 2 Loops Theory as a lens to consider cultural shift within the Canadian sport sector ...

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Cannabis and sport: What athletes and sport organizations need to know

April 24, 2023

Highlights With the exception of CBD, cannabinoids remain prohibited by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport during the competition phase of the athletic season and therefore are not to be used by athletes Although some cannabis and CBD products...

Safe, quality and values-based: 3 approaches to optimize sport experience

April 24, 2023

Highlights  There are several evidence-informed approaches to sport delivery that researchers and sport organizations encourage, and that you can engage with, to promote positive experiences and combat harmful cultures in sport and society  Quality sport, values-based sport and safe sport...

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A culture change is coming in youth sport: How sport organizations can incorporate Sport for Development strategies

April 24, 2023

Highlights: This article draws on recent insights from the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Foundation’s Change the Culture, Change the Game report, offering practical recommendations for sport organizations and administrations looking to advance a more positive culture for youth in...

The Sport Information Resource Centre is celebrating its 50th anniversary!

April 20, 2023

Ottawa – The Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) is thrilled to announce we are celebrating our 50th anniversary! Founded in 1973, as a library for sports-related information, SIRC has evolved into a leading knowledge broker for the Canadian sport community....