Sport Sector Highlight
Creating Safer Sport Spaces: What does it really take to make sport safer and more inclusive? The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) explores key lessons from the Sport Environment Assessment (SEA) process. Discover what 5 national sport organizations are learning and why real change starts at the top.
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Get Active with ParticipACTION Looking to move more and feel your best? ParticipACTION’s Get Active page offers tips, tools, and videos to help you build healthy habits and stay active. From quick home workouts to outdoor activity ideas, discover fun, simple ways to boost your energy, reduce stress, and feel more connected through physical activity.
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Muscle recovery through SMR Self-myofascial release (SMR), often done through massage rollers, is a widely used technique by athletes to improve mobility, flexibility, and recovery. A study analyzing 25 research papers found that SMR enhances range of motion and reduces muscle soreness without compromising strength or power.
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On the sidelines but central: What does it mean to truly support a young athlete? In this episode of Sport Intelligence: The Canadian Perspective, Dr. Nick Holt explores the vital and complex role parents play in shaping youth sport experiences. From encouragement to over-involvement, this episode (or you can read the article available in both…
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Leveling the playing field for girls and gender-diverse youth Big news for equity in sport, Canadian Women & Sport’s The Next Play is getting a major boost. Thanks to a $480,000 investment from the Ontario government this program will support 65 community organizations in creating more inclusive, engaging opportunities for girls and gender-diverse youth. The…
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Quality sport with Sport for Life Quality sport takes teamwork, and it starts with the right tools. This practical checklist from Sport for Life, grounded in Long-Term Development and built on principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, helps clubs and communities create positive, inclusive sport experiences for all.
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Breaking Ice: Connecting Indigenous Culture and Sport Through Blind Hockey For National Indigenous History Month, SIRC—in partnership with Canadian Blind Hockey—is spotlighting the powerful stories of Meghan Mahon and Cassandra Ruttle. The 2 Indigenous athletes, who live with vision loss, share how blind hockey can be a tool for reclaiming identity, building mentorship, and creating…
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Advancing gender equity in sport across Canada Looking to create a more inclusive sport environment for women and girls? The Same Game Challenge from Canadian Women & Sport is here to help. This program supports sport organizations with funding, tools, and guidance to take meaningful action toward gender equity. Whether you’re increasing female participation or…
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Inclusion through cultural competency Inclusion means creating spaces where everyone feels welcome. This guide, co-developed by Muslim women and the Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy, highlights 4 key steps to help coaches build cultural confidence and connect more meaningfully with Muslim women in sport.
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Why do so many kids drop out of sport around age 12 or 13? In this episode of SIRC’s French podcast, Intelligence Sportive: La Perspective Canadienne, Dr. Mathieu Bélanger explores the deeper reasons behind this trend, drawing on findings from one of Canada’s longest-running studies on youth sport participation. Listen to the episode in French…