BC Rugby Cancels 2019-20 Season
Final standings to be determined by Competitions Committee Vancouver, BC – March 27, 2020: BC Rugby formally announced on Thursday that the 2019-20 Club Season is cancelled. This decision was made in light of numerous factors, including federal and provincial government announcements that social distancing measures will be remaining in place for some time and the Vancouver…
Weekly Equestrian Canada COVID-19 Wrap-Up
As Equestrian Canada (EC) wraps up the second week of responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we wanted to send an update on the steps already taken and those planned to help protect the Canadian equestrian community to the best of our abilities. What EC has done to-date: Created EC’s online statement on COVID-19 as…
CCES Testing Program on Hold
(Ottawa, Ontario – March 27, 2020) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) has placed its doping control testing program on hold until further notice. The CCES made this decision in response to updated government directives intended to minimize the risk of exposure and spread of COVID-19 and the postponement of the Tokyo…
Remaining 2020 national events cancelled
Following the lead of the International Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Committee, Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee, Swimming Canada has announced the cancellation of all summer 2020 national events due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the Canadian Masters Swimming Championships (May 22-24, Etobicoke, Ont.), Canadian Junior Championships (July 22-27, Montreal), and Canadian…
The Soaring Raven Newsletter – NAIG 2020 Postponed
What’s in this issue NAIG 2020 Officially Postponed Team BC Basketball Players Win High School Provincials Team BC Contact Information I·SPARC ‘s Response to COVID-19 NAIG 2020 Officially Postponed Victoria, BC (March 25, 2020) – Earlier today, the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council and the NAIG 2020 Host Society announced that the Games, scheduled to…
Recording: Equestrian Canada National Equine Disease and Welfare Surveillance Call: March 25, 2020
In Case You Missed It… The previous National Equine Disease & Welfare Surveillance Call took place on March 25, 2020. If you weren’t available to participate in the call, you can access the recording below: RECORDING Agenda items for the March 25, 2020 call included: EC welfare and industry portfolio update The importance of social…
Sport Law & Strategy Group Blogs About Finding Meaning Through Grief
March 26, 2020 – The Sport Law & Strategy Group (SLSG) is committed to sharing relevant knowledge to sport leaders using a variety of mediums including newsletters, webinars, workshops, keynotes, educational sessions and blogs. In her latest blog, Dina Bell-Laroche reflect on the COVID-19 crisis and the concept that sharing our collective loss affirms our…
Applications Open: 2020 Equestrian Canada Driving Committee
Ottawa, ON, March 25, 2020 – Applications are now being accepted for individuals interested in volunteering on the Equestrian Canada (EC) Driving Committee starting in April 2020. The term period available is: one (1) position for a two (2) year term ending in 2022. The Driving Committee is an operational committee of EC responsible for…
COVID-19: Boccia Canada Statement
Boccia Canada Supports the Decision to Postpone the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Amid Health Concerns from COVID-19 Ottawa, ON (March 25, 2020) – Boccia Canada commends and fully supports the decision of the Canadian Paralympic Committee to not send a team to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics this summer. Demonstrating global leadership, Canada was the first nation…
Skate Canada Manitoba Announces Annual Award Winners
WINNIPEG, MB. March 25, 2020 – Skate Canada Manitoba is announcing our 2019-20 annual award recipients. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the social distancing strategies to keep all Manitobans safe we unfortunately have cancelled our annual awards gala evening. We will be sharing information about the award recipients on our social media platforms in…