Township of Langley to host 2022 and 2023 World Track and Field Trials
Athletics Canada announced today that the Township of Langley, B.C., will host the 2022 and 2023 editions of the Canadian Track and Field Championships. In both 2022 and 2023, the Canadian Track and Field Championships will include national championships for Senior, U20, Para Athletics and Combined Events, serving as Trials for the World Athletics Championships to…
Paralympians send messages of hope for these challenging times
Canadian Paralympic Committee and BBDO Canada release an empathetic COVID-19 PSA Toronto/Ottawa (April 23, 2020) – A new film from the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) features perspective from Paralympians on the emotional challenges surrounding COVID-19, while reassuring Canadians there is a way forward. With the onset of the global pandemic, many Canadians found their lives…
RCA statement on the passing of Ed Winchester
RCA is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of RCA alumnus and rowing reporter Edward (Ed) Vincent Winchester. Ed died of natural causes in his home in Hanover, New Hampshire on Wednesday April 22, 2020. Born in 1970 in New Brunswick, Ed began his rowing career at the Kennebecasis Rowing Club in Rothesay. He represented Canada…
Baseball Canada Cancels 2020 National Championships
OTTAWA- Baseball Canada’s Board of Directors along with the Executive Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel all 2020 Baseball Canada National Championships due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 11 scheduled national tournaments were set to take place primarily during the month of August beginning with the Baseball Canada Cup in Fort McMurray, Alberta…
Coaching Development ZOOM’s up
As the world changes and ZOOM has already become a verb, Table Tennis Canada set up a ZOOM meeting with our Coach Facilitators to connect and share their experiences when it comes to facilitation, evaluation and development of our coaching courses. Table Tennis Canada’s Coaching & Athlete Development Manager Marles was definitely excited about this…
The CCES Partners with BC Artistic Swimming to Influence Culture Change in Sport
(Ottawa, Ontario – April 22, 2020) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and British Columbia Artistic Swimming (BCAS) are proud to announce an innovative partnership project focused on shifting the culture of artistic swimming in the province of B.C. The project aims to create a healthier space for children and youth to…
Olympic and Paralympic Trials, other events rescheduled for 2021
In light of the continuing global situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, Swimming Canada is making contingency plans and updates to its competition calendar for the coming year. With an eye toward the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games being held July 23-Aug. 8, 2021, followed by the Paralympic Games Aug. 24-Sept. 5, the organization plans to reschedule…
Triathlon Canada Launches Virtual Race Series, Waives National Body’s Annual Membership Fees During Pandemic
—Initiative encourages Triathlon Canada members to #Triathathome #Triathalone— VICTORIA—Triathlon Canada, in partnership with FulGaz, is giving Canadian triathletes the chance to head to the start line while distancing themselves from the competition. The two organizations have teamed up to start an online racing program that will begin with two new virtual cycling race series. Triathlon…
Apply to the Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund by April 30
(Ottawa, Ontario – April 21, 2020) – The True Sport Foundation is calling for applications to the Lyle Makosky Values and Ethics in Sport Fund before the April 30, 2020 deadline. The True Sport Foundation will award two scholarships, valued at $2000 each, to support the study of values and/or ethical challenges affecting non-professional sport…
Sport Law & Strategy Group Blogs About Maintaining Safe Sport During COVID-19
April 21, 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 recent blog, LJ Bartle offers how organizations can maintain safe sport practices through COVID -19, specifically around safe training…