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
Knowledge Nuggets Sustainability As part of their commitment to the international Sport for Climate Action Framework, the Canada Games Council will advance their sustainability practices across the economic, social and environmental dimensions of the Canada Games – from merchandising to food services to... Hosting Leadership and Governance Major Games
Knowledge Nuggets Doping Research from the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport finds, when it comes to doping, 82% of Canadians disagree that it is okay to cheat if you know or believe your opponent is doing the same. Learn more about Canadian... Athlete Development Doping High Performance Major Games
Knowledge Nuggets Major Games The Youth Olympic Games are an international Olympic sporting event aimed to encourage youth to adopt and represent the positive values of sport, such as respect for others, for themselves and for the environment. Approximately 1,880 athletes aged 15-18 will... Major Games Olympic Games Youth
Knowledge Nuggets Year in Review Are you new to the SIRC Daily News or still sorting through email from 2018? Check out the top 5 SIRCuit articles and SIRC blogs from 2019 in our most recent blog! Athlete Development Canadian Sport Policies Coaching Concussion High Performance Leadership and Governance Major Games Safe Sport
Blog 2019 Year in Review December 18, 2019 As we ease ourselves into the year ahead, here is a round-up of the most popular SIRCuit articles and SIRC blogs from 2019! Top 5 SIRCuit Articles Gender Equity is Good Governance - Lessons from the Sport Sector Cannabis and... Athlete Development Canadian Sport Policies Cannabis Coaching Concussion Gender Equity Leadership and Governance Major Games Safe Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Volunteer Management The 2020 Arctic Winter Games Host Society will rely on 1,800 volunteers for the successful delivery of the Games in Whitehorse. Learn about the importance of employer leave policies, community presentations and volunteer fairs as recruitment strategies in the SIRC blog. Arctic Winter Games Leadership and Governance Major Games Volunteer Management Workplace Wellness
Knowledge Nuggets Major Games From a hosting perspective, a single organizing committee for major international Games, such as the Olympics and Paralympics, offers a number of organizational and functional efficiencies. However, it also presents some challenges in maintaining the “distinction” of para sport. Consider... Diversity and Inclusion High Performance Hosting Major Games Marketing and Communications Para Sport
