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IDAHOT 2019
May 17, 2019
Like many sport organizations across Canada, the Canada Games Council (CGC) has recognized inclusion as a core value within its strategic plan, but what does that really mean in practice? To recognize International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, today’s SIRC blog focuses on how the CGC put this value into practice to ensure the...
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Sweat’s Superpower
May 16, 2019
According to Dr. Tish Doyle-Baker at the University of Calgary, sweat has little superpower “killing invaders”. “Sweat is designed to guard against infection. It’s like a natural antibiotic and protects us from really harmful pathogens like E.coli and some strains of staph (Staphylococcus aureus).”
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Athlete Burnout and Early Specialization
May 15, 2019
Research from the University of Alberta discovered athlete burnout may have more to do with the social environment than early specialization. Athlete burnout depends on many factors, including opportunities to participate in other sport and non-sport activities, confidence and engagement in skill building, the nature of relationships with coaches and teammates, and having a choice...
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Responsible Coaching Movement
May 14, 2019
The Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM), coordinated by the Coaching Association of Canada and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, is a call to action that has the potential to positively affect all sport organizations and coaches across Canada by ensuring that athletes, especially minors, are protected from abuse, harassment, and other safety risks. Learn...
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Show Me the Money Report
May 13, 2019
Technological innovation could be the next major growth opportunity for sports in 2019. To reach new audiences, attract new demographics, and convert casual viewers into passionate fans, sport organizations and athletes alike will benefit from the use of digital technology. Find out more in Show Me the Money, an industry report featuring insights from leaders...
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Mother’s Day 2019
May 10, 2019
Parents and caregivers can have a deep and meaningful impact on the development of a child’s physical literacy. To celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, this Active for Life blog shares insights from elite Canadian athletes about their mother’s influence on their athletic journey.
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60 Minutes Feature – Match Manipulation
May 9, 2019
2019 is the first year of legalized sports gambling in the US, after the Supreme Court overturned a federal law and put decision-making into the hands of the States. This will generate a windfall for bookmakers, sport leagues and state tax revenues, but at what cost? Learn more about the issue in this feature from...
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Life Skills Blog
May 8, 2019
A focus on winning at all costs has created sport programs in which building psychological, cognitive, social and emotional skills are largely ignored, yet these are essential ingredients for successful high performance athletes. Today’s blog provides an overview of the development of executive functions and social and emotional learning through sport.
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Workplace Wellness & Colleagues
May 7, 2019
While many people have strong friendships with work colleagues, eventually everyone will be required to work with someone they just don’t like. To focus on effective collaboration, reflect on the cause of the tension and your reaction to it, work to understand the other person’s perspective, become a problem solver rather than a competitor, and...
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Cannabis & Canadian Senate
May 6, 2019
The legalization of cannabis in Canada in October 2018 remains a hotly debated topic. In the Spring 2019 SIRCuit, the Honourable Martha Deacon – educator, coach, Director of the Canadian Olympic Committee, and member of the Canadian Senate – shares her reflections on voting “yes” for Bill C-45 “The Cannabis Act”.
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