Blog Using data to plan and deliver programs with gender equity in mind March 18, 2022 This blog post recaps the second webinar in the 4‑part Engaging Girls and Women in Sport mini-series. SIRC and Canadian Women & Sport co-hosted the mini-series, which you can access and learn more about by visiting our SIRC Expert Webinars... Data and Analytics Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Sport Participation
Blog Getting girls back in the game: A conversation with experts and community leaders March 18, 2022 This blog recaps the first webinar in the 4‑part mini-series Engaging Girls and Women in Sport. SIRC and Canadian Women & Sport co-hosted the mini-series, which you can access or learn more about by visiting our SIRC Expert Webinars page.... COVID-19 Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Sport Participation
Knowledge Nuggets Community sport champions Tell, teach, and track. Those are the 3 Ts of concussion awareness and education, according to David Hill, a program coordinator at the Castaway Wanderers Rugby Football Club. For more great tips on how to get your organization’s concussion initiatives off... Community Sport Concussion Program Design and Evaluation
Knowledge Nuggets When injury strikes When an athlete sustains an injury, it can impact the entire team. When this happens, coaches can maintain a positive group environment by clearly communicating role adjustments, prioritizing the injured athletes’ well-being, and keeping the injured athlete connected to the... Coaching Safe Sport Sleep and Recovery
Blog Training for Effective Mentees: Supporting mentorship experiences for coaches March 16, 2022 Sport organizations are increasingly turning to mentorship programs as a powerful way for coaches to learn from their own experience by working with a mentor. To support the development of women in coaching, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) has... Coaching Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Program Design and Evaluation
Knowledge Nuggets Children and youth with intellectual disabilities Program providers don’t always have the knowledge and resources to meet the needs of children with intellectual disabilities. For this reason, researchers from the Canadian Disability Participation Project partnered with Special Olympics Canada to develop A Blueprint for Building Quality... Children and Youth Disability Equity/Diversity/Inclusion
Knowledge Nuggets Commonwealth Day Today is Commonwealth Day, an annual celebration of the Commonwealth nations. This year, the XXII Commonwealth Games will take place in Birmingham, England, from July 28 to August 8. The Birmingham 2022 competition schedule features a fully integrated Para sport... High Performance Major Games Para Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Athlete recovery in Para sport Recovery from training can help athletes reduce injuries and enjoy longer careers, but very little is known about athlete recovery in Para sport. According to new research, collaborating with athletes, trusting athletes’ expertise about their bodies, and individualizing recovery strategies... Long Term Development Para Sport Sleep and Recovery
Knowledge Nuggets Increased concussion risk for Para athletes Para athletes are frequently exposed to concussion risk, particularly in high-speed and impact type sports such as Para alpine skiing, Para ice hockey and wheelchair basketball. They’re also exposed to concussion risk in sports where the risk to the non-Para... Concussion High Performance Para Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Athlete development in Para sport Athlete development pathways in Para sport can be varied and complex, research shows. Different classification systems, disability-specific characteristics, and individual athletes’ histories can all impact development pathways. Researchers conclude that Para sport needs its own development models that account for... Athlete Development Disability Para Sport
