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
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
