TORONTO (July 10, 2024) – Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is proud to announce a new community partnership with the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC). The goal of the partnership is to leverage the reach and expertise of both organizations to share targeted resources and career pathway opportunities to high performance athletes in Ontario and Canada.
SIRC is renowned in the sport sector as a leader in evidence and research-based knowledge sharing across a vast array of topics, as well as for their curation of a career portal focussed on jobs in sport. Through this partnership, CSIO looks to amplify SIRC’s voice and digital footprint, working to ensure Canada’s top athletes are aware of and have access to the amazing resources and career opportunities that SIRC shares with the sector.
The partnership will also foster collaboration on new articles pertaining to CSIO’s expertise in sport science, sport medicine, and performance pathway support. As well, increased content sharing on digital platforms, including CSIO’s Resource Hub, to highlight key areas of interest and better engage with the high performance athlete audience.
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“We are excited to work with SIRC to promote resources and career pathway opportunities to the high performance athletes that we support. SIRC does such a wonderful job of curating job opportunities across the sector and we want to help highlight these possibilities to athletes as they think about life beyond sport. Canadian Sport Institute Ontario recognizes the sector-leading work SIRC does and looks forward to collaborating and sharing content across both organizations to further elevate people and performances,” said Laura Albright, Sr. Advisor, Communications & Marketing, Canadian Sport Institute Ontario.
“We are thrilled to partner with Canadian Sport Institute Ontario to enhance the support and opportunities available to high performance athletes in Ontario and across Canada. By combining our expertise in knowledge sharing and career development with CSIO’s leadership in sport science and medicine, we look to provide comprehensive resources that empower athletes throughout their careers. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to fostering excellence and supporting the holistic development of athletes as they transition to life beyond sport,” shared Debra Gassewitz, President and CEO, Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC).
ABOUT CANADIAN SPORT INSTITUTE ONTARIO:
Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) is a non-profit organization committed to elevating people and performances in the pursuit of building champions. CSIO strives to provide best-in-class sport science, sport medicine, and pathway support to high performance athletes, coaches, and National and Provincial Sport Organizations. CSIO is part of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network, working in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, Own the Podium, and the Coaching Association of Canada. CSIO is further supported by Ontario’s Ministry of Sport and Sport Canada. www.csiontario.ca
ABOUT THE SPORT INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE (SIRC)
The Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) is Canada’s leading communication and knowledge hub for sport. Dedicated to advancing the sport sector through evidence-based knowledge sharing, SIRC offers a vast array of resources, including articles, research, resources, newsletters, and a curated career portal for jobs in sport. SIRC supports athletes, coaches, and sport organizations coast-to-coast-to-coast by providing access to the latest in sport research, policy, and best practices, contributing to the development of a vibrant and informed sport community in Canada. Visit www.sirc.ca for more information.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Laura Albright, Senior Advisor, Communications & Marketing
Canadian Sport Institute Ontario
Tel: 647.395.7536
Email: lalbright@csiontario.ca
www.csiontario.ca