COVID-19 Cancellations

“Taking the time to meet with partners and engage them in the decision-making helped ensure they were on board to support the necessary short-term actions, but also long-term plans for rescheduling and return to play.” Mark Eckert, CEO of Volleyball Canada, talks about the importance of communication and other lessons learned from the cancellation of…

Virtual Volunteering

Virtual volunteering is a novel way to engage volunteers during persisting COVID-19 restrictions, but it doesn’t need to stop post-pandemic. Online opportunities can help sport organizations build their pool of volunteers, attract volunteers with diverse skill sets, and become a more flexible and inclusive organization.

Return to Sport for Athletes

Returning to sport after months of isolation can take a mental toll on athletes. Athletes can expect to move through three phases of emotional challenges: managing the emotions associated with losing their bearings; making sense of the situation and giving meaning to the necessary change; and mobilizing energy and efforts to adapt to the new…

Ottawa Sport Community Unites for “Return To Play” Roadmap

Today, the Ottawa Sport Council is launching a community-widereturn to play roadmap aimed at inspiring confidence, reassuring families and supporting Ottawa’s active return to sport.  The Ottawa Return to Play Roadmap establishes a community-wide resource that will be continually updated to reflect how Ottawa-area sport is impacted by the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. As sport…

CCES Publishes COVID-19 Testing Procedure FAQ for Athletes

(Ottawa, Ontario – July 23, 2020) – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) recently resumed urine sample collection under the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) as athletes and sports have returned to training. To help manage athletes’ questions about the return to testing during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the CCES has created a FAQ…

ISWO COVID-19 Relief Efforts Distribute More Than $100,000

ISWO’S COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS RESULT IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF MORE THAN $100,000 WORTH OF FOOD, CLOTHING AND SPORT EQUIPMENT TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN ONTARIO  Shifting from the delivery of in-person sport programming, to supporting the immediate wellness needs of Indigenous communities, ISWO rises to the challenge with it’s COVID-19 relief efforts.  Mississauga, Ontario – July…

Inclusive Return to Play

With return to play top of mind for many sport organizations, it’s important to remember that no one should be left out. Developing an inclusive return to play plan (that, for example, considers the needs of persons with disabilities) is crucial for ensuring that all Canadians have safe and equitable access to sport and recreation…

RCA branded masks now available

Whether at the boathouse or the grocery store, there’s a new way to proudly represent the Canadian rowing community and do your part to keep yourself and others safe! RCA, in partnership with RegattaSport, has launched the sale of washable and reusable RCA branded masks. Made from 100% polyester fabric, the masks are RCA National Team…

Ontario Soccer moving to Phase 2 of Return to Play

Ontario Soccer announced today that it has received clearance from the Government of Ontario and Canada Soccer to begin Phase 2 of the Return to Play safety protocols and guidelines under a regional implementation directive. Vaughan, ON – Ontario Soccer announced today that it will be kicking off Phase 2 of its Return to Play…

Join the Wheelchair Basketball Quaranteam Movement August 21-23

Wheelchair basketball is a sport that MOVES people on and off the court. With the sporting world as we know it on pause, Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) invites Canadians to MOVE with us as part of our 2020 Quaranteam Virtual Run, Walk, Wheel and Skate fundraiser!  Join the Quaranteam Movement in the spirit of getting active and having fun as a collective community and help us raise awareness and support for…