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Soccer Hooliganism

September 4, 2020
Increased hooliganism and soccer-related violence are legitimate international concerns. Previous research has linked sports-related hooliganism to ‘social maladjustment’ (e.g. previous episodes of violence or dysfunctional behavior at home, work or school), however new research suggests incidents are linked to social bonding and a desire to protect and defend other fans.

Digital Program Admin

September 3, 2020
Thinking about taking your program registration and evaluation tasks online? In the SIRCuit, MLSE LaunchPad shares insights and best practices from the development of their Scoreboard™ digital platform.

Common Knee Injuries

September 2, 2020
When it comes to common sport-related knee injuries, University of Alberta physiotherapist and researcher Christina Le advises most injuries don’t require surgery to heal and wearing braces for a long time can actually be counterproductive. From observations of patients who were neglectful in their use of a knee brace following surgery, Le offers new perspective...

COVID-19 Liability Considerations

September 1, 2020
The return to play brings with it some risk for the transmission of COVID-19. For sport organizations, the key to reducing legal liability is to implement the appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines. Consider the use of infection control mechanisms and precautions, insurance, express exclusion of liability, and force majeure clauses to minimize legal risks for...

Unconscious Bias

August 31, 2020
Unconscious biases, based on mistaken, inaccurate or incomplete information, affect our behaviour or decisions without us realizing. The first step to interrupting bias is awareness. This Catalyst blog discusses the most common types of unconscious bias (e.g. affinity bias, confirmation bias, name bias), and provides tactics to ensure they are not negatively influencing the workplace.

Tour de France Health Protocols

August 28, 2020
The Tour de France starts August 29th, featuring 3,470km of racing over 23 days. To keep athletes and fans safe, all French bike races have adopted a policy whereby “2020” stands for keeping 2 metres away from the riders at all time; asking for 0 autographs; remembering 2 vital habits – to use hand sanitizer...

Communication for Officials

August 27, 2020
Officials require strong communication skills to diffuse high-pressure situations with athletes and coaches. “As referees, we are often in situations where we have to calm athletes down or communicate a message to someone who doesn’t want to talk to you.” Learn how empathy and respect underpin communication for one official in the SIRCuit.

Program Promotion

August 26, 2020
Do your promotional strategies include the necessary information for athletes experiencing disability to feel safe, welcomed and confident in their participation? Don’t forget accessibility information, local transportation options, specialized equipment available, level of challenge, and coach certification.

Hometown Heroes

August 25, 2020
Millions of people tune in to watch athletes from their own communities compete for Olympic and Paralympic medals. Research suggests youth perceive a special connection with elite athletes from their hometown because they share similar sport-related experiences, such as team or club affiliation, coaches, and facilities. This affiliation may support increased participation after major sport...

Cultural Context

August 24, 2020
Understanding the cultural context of a community is critical when designing and implementing physical activity and sport programs. For example, integrating Indigenous values, beliefs, and practices (e.g. smudging, berry picking, hunting) into programs can greatly enhance their value among Indigenous groups. Engage stakeholders in the process, and ensure that their needs and priorities are taken...

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