Blog Football Makes Bold Pivot May 27, 2020 Football in Canada is enjoying a resurgence at a time when public angst over concussions in sport has never been greater. While most sports grapple with ever-more-worrisome trends – declining participation and increasing concerns over athlete safety – football is... Athlete Development Coaching Concussion Injury Leadership and Governance Program Design and Evaluation Youth
Knowledge Nuggets Nutrition for Concussion Prevention Discussion about concussion prevention and management typically focuses on changes to policies and practices, recognizing the signs and symptoms, and strict return to play protocols. But what about nutrition? Check out the two-part series on the role of nutrition in... Concussion Injury Nutrition and Hydration Program Design and Evaluation
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion SIRC's Concussion Newsletter offers up-to-date sport concussion resources for athletes, parent, coaches, and sport organizations. In the March edition, learn about the progression of concussion awareness and education in Canada, discover new resources, and read about the success of Western... Athlete Development Coaching Concussion Leadership and Governance Program Design and Evaluation
Knowledge Nuggets SIRCuit The Spring SIRCuit is now available! Check out our newest collection of articles, providing timely and relevant research and insights relating to leadership, athlete development, and high performance sport: The Role of Nutrition in Sub-Concussion Injury ProtectionEngaging Youth in Evaluation ProcessesAn Official’s... Aging Athlete Development Coaching Community Sport Concussion High Performance Leadership and Governance Masters Sport Mental Health Nutrition and Hydration Program Design and Evaluation
Blog Innovative Strategies Making Concussion Safety the New Normal March 25, 2020 When Canada works in harmony towards the same goal, much can happen in a short time. In March 2018, SIRC launched the “We Are Headstrong” campaign. Since that time we’ve seen signs of progress in the attitudes of Canadians toward... Athlete Development Concussion Injury Leadership and Governance Program Design and Evaluation
Knowledge Nuggets Leadership and Governance Alignment among grassroots clubs across Canada can be challenging. The Ottawa Sport Council and Sport Manitoba are both addressing concussion awareness at the community sport level. For these mostly volunteer-run organizations, having access to evidence-informed concussion resources is helping to... Athlete Development Coaching Concussion Leadership and Governance Program Design and Evaluation
Knowledge Nuggets Webinar In partnership with the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, SIRC will be delivering a free webinar on February 25, 2020 at 12:00PM ET. Click here to register for Concussion Management: Best practices and lessons from the Canadian sport and recreation... Concussion Injury Leadership and Governance Professional Development Program Design and Evaluation
Knowledge Nuggets Infographic In 2016-2017, 26% of all brain injuries seen in Ontario and Alberta emergency departments were sport-related, and the majority of these (94%) were linked to concussion. Check out this infographic from the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Concussion Data and Analytics Injury
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion Today is CTE Awareness Day! Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain condition resulting from traumatic brain injuries, including concussions and repeated hits to the head - called subconcussive head impacts. Addressing concussion safety and treatment was identified as... Concussion Leadership and Governance
Blog Concussion Education Reaches the Community Sport Level January 15, 2020 As awareness of the management and prevention of concussions in sport increases, Canadians have more resources at their fingertips: tools to recognize signs and symptoms, medical assessment letters, sport-specific concussion protocols, and more. Yet even with the proper tools in... Community Sport Concussion Leadership and Governance
