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Portrait Of Children In Water At Edge Of Pool Waiting For Swimming Lesson
August 10, 2022

Cultivating a mastery climate in youth sport

When children are asked about why they play sports, having fun is consistently ranked as the number one reason. Trying their best, being treated with respect and getting playing time are reasons that fall close behind. Winning, on the other hand, is ranked much lower, near the bottom of all reasons for playing sport (Visek et al, 2014). Research overwhelmingly shows that sports are beneficial for children as they grow up. Kids get to learn teamwork and how to socialize, […]

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Beyond the medals: The health of retired high performance female athletes

February 16, 2022

Swimmer Summer McIntosh. Fencer Jessica Guo. Artistic swimmer Rosalie Boissonneault. These teenagers were among the youngest Canadian competitors in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Their intensive training will likely continue for many years to come as they search for even...

Lessons about mental health from the Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo

January 24, 2022

Highlights For athletes, coaches, and others who worked tirelessly to make the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games a success, the global COVID‑19 pandemic increased stress and added to the already pressure-packed environment. When USA Gymnastics legend Simone Biles put her...

2021 in review

2021 year in review: How SIRC embraced the “new normal”

December 22, 2021

After 2020 surprised us all with a global pandemic, many of us looked to 2021 with hope for a gradual return to our pre-pandemic “normal.” And with the widespread rollout and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines across the country, the activities...

Hundreds of empty yellow seats in a stadium that has been shut off to spectators during the coronavirus pandemic.

The new normal? How digital innovation evolved the fan experience

July 19, 2021

Highlights Sports fans and spectators, from the grassroots to the professional level, have had to engage with their favourite teams and athletes in new ways during the pandemic.Canadian sport businesses, broadcasters, leagues and teams are driving fan engagement through digital...

The Olympic symbol, made up of five interconnected coloured rings, under a blue sky

Preparing for an Olympic and Paralympic Games like no other

July 19, 2021

Highlights After a one-year postponement, the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan will be held just 6 months before the 2022 Winter Games kick off in Beijing, China.The postponement of Tokyo 2020 created a unique set of...

Catcher and hitter on first base during softball game.

Tokyo, Beijing and a global pandemic: How 4 sports are advancing Safe Sport

July 19, 2021

Highlights In recent years, national sport organizations have been hard at work on Safe Sport policies and initiatives. They're designed to ensure the safety and well-being of sport communities, from the grassroots level all the way up to national teams.Sport...

Female biathlete skiing toward finish line

The Ripple Effect of the Pandemic: Supporting Athletes With a Holistic Approach

February 9, 2021

“Athlete career excellence” is a concept from sport psychology concerned with an athlete’s ability to sustain a healthy, successful, and long-lasting career in sport and life. It means the athlete is striving to achieve meaningful goals in sport and life...

Clear, transparent water in Olympic swimming pool

Pandemic Silver Linings in Canadian Sport

December 10, 2020

This article is the second in a special series that explores how Canadian sport leaders are adapting and innovating to safeguard the wellbeing of athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games and other Major Games during a global...

Steph Dixon

Performing in a Pandemic: The Resilience and Leadership of Canadian Athletes

October 4, 2020

This article is the first in a special series that explores how Canadian sport leaders are adapting and innovating to safeguard the well-being of athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games and other major games during a global...

There is no "I" in IST – An insider look at providing health and performance support to the 2018 Men’s Olympic Hockey Team

July 11, 2018

To the average fan watching international competitions, the finished product delivered to your television or computer screen does not always reveal the enormity of action that happens behind the scenes. Stepping off the ice at the Gangneung Hockey Centre, the...