Knowledge Nuggets Silver linings of the Tokyo Games postponement For many national athletes, the postponement of Tokyo 2020 has let them build their physical and mental performance. Athletes have addressed longstanding physical issues like chronic injuries, biomechanical and technique corrections, and strength deficits. Mentally, Seyi Smith, Chair of the... COVID-19 High Performance Major Games
Knowledge Nuggets Happy New Year Welcome to 2021! The SIRC team is looking forward to an exciting year of keeping you informed with the latest news, research, and jobs from the sport community across Canada. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.... Athlete Development Coaching Concussion Gender Equity High Performance Leadership and Governance Major Games
Knowledge Nuggets Pandemic contingency plans “Even if the risk is low, even extremely low, event hosts need to take the time to discuss the issue and put a plan in place. Pandemic contingency plans will be an unexpected, and important, legacy of these events.” Moira... Arctic Winter Games COVID-19 Leadership and Governance Major Games
Knowledge Nuggets Demonstration effects While many bids for the hosting of major sport events include increased sport participation as an expected outcome, researchers argue there is no reliable evidence for a “demonstration effect” through which citizens are inspired by elite sport, sports people, or... Hosting Major Games Participation
Blog Pandemic Silver Linings in Canadian Sport December 10, 2020 This article is the second in a special series that explores how Canadian sport leaders are adapting and innovating to safeguard the wellbeing of athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games and other Major Games during a global... COVID-19 Health and Wellness High Performance Leadership and Governance Major Games Olympic Games Paralympic Games
Blog Performing in a Pandemic: The Resilience and Leadership of Canadian Athletes October 4, 2020 This article is the first in a special series that explores how Canadian sport leaders are adapting and innovating to safeguard the well-being of athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games and other major games during a global... COVID-19 High Performance Major Games Olympic Games Paralympic Games
Knowledge Nuggets Hometown Heroes 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... Major Games Olympic Games Paralympic Games Participation Youth
Knowledge Nuggets Impact of the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games In many countries, sport participation decreases with age. In Japan, however, participation rates amongst the elderly have increased over the last decade, and are the highest among all Japanese. Research suggests that the high participation rate amongst this demographic group... Aging Major Games Participation
Blog In Search of Inspiration: Re-thinking the Potential for Demonstration Effects July 13, 2020 Major sport events in Canada and around the world have been cancelled in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic. For sport administrators, researchers and policymakers, this pause represents a unique opportunity to reflect on the desired impacts and legacies... Community Sport Hosting Major Games Marketing and Communications Participation Program Design and Evaluation Revenue Generation Youth
Knowledge Nuggets Risk Management & Climate Change It’s not only winter sports that are at risk from climate change. Extreme weather conditions affected a range of sport events, including the 2020 Australian Open tennis (heat and smoke); the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan (Typhoon Hagibis); and... Hosting Major Games Weather
