Blog Changing the Sport Culture by Changing the Rules February 27, 2020 High-level athletes compete to win. Sometimes, however, they make rash decisions in the heat of the moment that can have serious, long-term consequences. Take figure skating, for example. There have been instances in the past where athletes and coaches were... Athlete Development Concussion High Performance Injury Program Design and Evaluation
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion Newsletter It might be surprising to hear concussions are a serious risk in the sport of volleyball, but research revealed 1 in 10 youth athletes will sustain a concussion on the court this year. Learn how Volleyball Canada is using the... Athlete Development Coaching Concussion Injury Training Methods Youth
Knowledge Nuggets New Website Notice our new look? SIRC is excited to launch our new website and the Canadian Sport Daily - delivering sport and physical activity-related knowledge, news, resources, and more...straight to your inbox. Check out our new website to access all SIRC... Athlete Development Canadian Sport Policies Coaching Concussion High Performance Leadership and Governance Safe Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Year in Review Are you new to the SIRC Daily News or still sorting through email from 2018? Check out the top 5 SIRCuit articles and SIRC blogs from 2019 in our most recent blog! Athlete Development Canadian Sport Policies Coaching Concussion High Performance Leadership and Governance Major Games Safe Sport
Blog 2019 Year in Review December 18, 2019 As we ease ourselves into the year ahead, here is a round-up of the most popular SIRCuit articles and SIRC blogs from 2019! Top 5 SIRCuit Articles Gender Equity is Good Governance - Lessons from the Sport Sector Cannabis and... Athlete Development Canadian Sport Policies Cannabis Coaching Concussion Gender Equity Leadership and Governance Major Games Safe Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion Policy change is one way Volleyball Canada is striving to improve athlete safety on the court. Changes include warm-up drill practices discouraging athletes from going under the net to retrieve the ball – an area with a high risk for... Athlete Development Coaching Concussion Injury Leadership and Governance Program Design and Evaluation Training Methods
Blog How data informs Volleyball Canada’s concussion strategy December 11, 2019 It might be surprising to hear concussions are a serious risk in the sport of volleyball. But data collection from Volleyball Canada—dating back to 2016—has revealed exactly that. “Our research has shown that about 1 in 10 youth athletes in... Coaching Concussion Data and Analytics Equipment Injury Program Design and Evaluation Training Methods
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion Newsletter By championing a mix of "hard goods and soft goods solutions," Freestyle Canada has prioritized the creation of an environment in which athletes can test their limits without sacrificing safety or risking traumatic brain injuries. Learn more in the SIRC... Athlete Development Coaching Concussion Equipment Injury Leadership and Governance Training Methods
Knowledge Nuggets Nutrition Despite increased awareness about concussion management, the role of nutrition is often overlooked as support for recovery. Learn about the importance of hydration, omega 3 fatty acids, creatine, polyphenols and vitamins to concussion recovery in the SIRCuit. Athlete Development Concussion Nutrition and Hydration Sleep and Recovery
Knowledge Nuggets Champion Article The five disciplines of Freestyle Skiing – Aerials, Moguls, Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air – excite spectators with their gravity-defying skills, but put athletes in situations with high-risk for concussion. In this environment, education and awareness around concussion prevention and... Concussion Equipment Injury Leadership and Governance Program Design and Evaluation Technology
