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2019 Concussion Prevention Workshop
June 10, 2019
Today, members of the Canadian sport sector are rolling up their sleeves to examine innovative ways to prevent concussions in sport at the Concussion Prevention Workshop hosted by SIRC, with support from Sport Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Discussion will focus on rules and policies, training practices, and behaviours and sport culture...
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Psychological Skills and Overuse Injury
June 7, 2019
Research from a sample of elite youth tennis players in the Netherlands showed that girls with low to moderate self-regulation skills (i.e. planning, self-monitoring, evaluation and reflection) were 10.8 times more likely to miss training or competition due to overuse injuries. Although this is a new area of inquiry, evidence to date suggests that improving...
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Small-sided Games and Goalies
June 6, 2019
Under the age of 12, Soccer Canada’s Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) model is built around small-sided games. A large body of research has demonstrated the benefits of this approach for players’ skills and confidence. However, little was known about the affects for goalies – until now. A new study has shown that goalies have more...
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Athletes and Depression
June 5, 2019
Research exploring elite athletes’ experiences of clinical depression sheds light on symptoms that may be unique to high performance sport, including demotivation, drops in performance, and risk-taking behaviours. Stigma surrounding mental illness may delay the time it takes for athletes to seek help, but an understanding of these symptoms could help reduce the time to...
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Learning in the Flow of Work
June 4, 2019
Opportunities for development are the second most important factor in workplace happiness (after the nature of work itself), yet the urgency of work too often trumps the luxury of learning. A Harvard Business Review article suggests “learning in the flow of work”, which refers to learning opportunities that fit around and align with the nature...
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Governance & Gender Equity
June 3, 2019
A review conducted by Canadian Securities Administrators and supported by the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance demonstrated that boards of directors with a written policy on gender equity had a higher percentage of women than those without (Canadian Coalition for Good Governance, 2018). Learn how Curling Canada, Ontario Soccer and Triathlon NB integrated gender equity...
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New Resource: Concussion Newsletter
May 31, 2019
Are you looking for up to date, consistent concussion resources for your athletes, staff, coaches and volunteers? Sign up for SIRC’s concussion specific newsletter. Issued once a month, the Concussion Newsletter provides best practices, templates and resources directly to your inbox to help you keep your community safe. Sign up for the newsletter today!
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ParticipACTION App
May 30, 2019
ParticipACTION’s new app is designed to help Canadians reach the national physical activity guideline of 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) each week. Learn more about how the app integrates theories of behavioural change and machine learning, and what makes it different than other physical activity apps, in the Spring SIRCuit.
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First Impressions for Coaches
May 29, 2019
Facing the parents/guardians of youth athletes for the first time at the beginning of the season can be a daunting task for coaches. New research from Nipissing University recommends that coaches focus on demonstrating their competence during early interactions, and focus on warmth-related characteristics as the season progresses.
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Trauma-informed Approaches
May 28, 2019
Trauma-informed approaches are policies and practices that work to minimize harm to survivors of violence and abuse, and aid healing and justice. These approaches are essential to addressing abuse, harassment and discrimination in the Canadian sport system. Learn more about the impacts of violence and considerations for policy and practice here. Read about how a...
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