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Mom’s Got Game
May 4, 2021
When moms are active, everyone wins. Research has shown that school-aged girls (6-18 years) with a mother involved in sport were three times more likely to play sports themselves. Learn more about SIRC’s #MomsGotGame campaign and how you can participate.
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Team Canada logistics for Tokyo
May 3, 2021
The master project plan for an event like the Summer Olympic or Paralympic Games is approximately 20,000 lines long. The postponement of the Tokyo Games has provided the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee the opportunity to review, evaluate, and refine their policies and practices. These enhancements will ultimately benefit Canadian athletes and their...
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Parenting stress
April 30, 2021
With the closure of schools and daycares to limit the spread of COVID-19, many parents are experiencing increased levels of parenting-related stress. Moderate intensity physical activity (e.g., cycling at a steady pace) can help to reduce parenting stress and improve the quality of life for mothers who may be struggling to balance work and family...
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Newcomer experiences
April 29, 2021
For community sport organizations, newcomers to Canada are an important source of future participants/members, staff, and volunteers. Taking the time to consider the experiences of newcomers when they walk through your doors or onto your fields – and taking action to make those experiences better – can help build authentic and long-lasting relationships.
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Age-related muscle loss
April 28, 2021
Adults between the ages of 50-60 lose approximately 1-2% of their muscle mass each year, while adults over the age of 60 lose 3% annually. Positive lifestyle behaviours (e.g., adhering to a healthy diet and regular exercise) can help to combat muscle loss associated with aging.
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Sport specialization beliefs
April 27, 2021
Youth athletes may experience increased pressure to specialize when involved in club-level sport. Research discovered club coaches were more likely to possess attitudes in favor of sport specialization, when compared with high school coaches. Early sport specialization has been associated with negative physical and psychological outcomes including overuse injuries, dropout from sport, burnout, and lower...
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Sport event legacies
April 26, 2021
Wondering how to leverage your sport event into more sport participants? Research shows spectators are inspired to participate when they fantasize about being in the competition, become absorbed in the spectator experience, can critically judge athletes’ performance and skills; and appreciate the grace and beauty of the sport itself. This has implications for the type...
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Sport volunteering
April 23, 2021
Looking to give your resumé a boost? Research shows sport volunteering positively influences hiring managers’ perceptions of applicant qualifications. Sport volunteering may act as a signal of values and competencies, such as altruism and a willingness to work in a team environment.
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Earth Day 2021
April 22, 2021
Today is Earth Day, part of an international movement to increase engagement on climate action. Canada Games Council President and CEO Dan Wilcock believes the Canadian sport sector can work collaboratively to help tackle the issues surrounding climate change. Having recently signed onto the Sports for Climate Action Framework, the Canada Games Council plans to...
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Cycling and men’s health
April 21, 2021
A common myth is that cycling can be detrimental to men’s health, including links with erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer. However, findings from a new worldwide study demonstrated no association between cycling and men’s health issues. Learn more about the study and results in this video from the Global Cycling Network.
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