Sport & The Environment: Envisioning Alternative Socio-Environmental Futures Through Sociocultural Kinesiology
This speaker series examines sport in the context of the climate emergency. It examines the politics of sport and the environment, meaning the decision-making of people, organizations, and governments, and the social dynamics that underlie these decisions. It considers environmental practices in sport, ranging from the everyday practices of individuals to the climate change mitigation…
Innovation and Creativity in the Sport Industry Webinar
Learn about what new innovations are coming to the sport industry and how sport organizations are investing in research and development to improve their market share as well as the consumer sport experience. This webinar is intended to generate a conversation about sport organizations and entrepreneurs harnessing creativity within their respective fields. Chris Charlebois is an…
Sport Safety Discussion: Creating Safe Environments for ParaSports
In honor of Women’s History Month and the Paralympic Games, join us for a panel discussion of inspiring leaders sharing their athlete &  coaching journeys and passion for creating a safer and more inclusive sport system.  The event takes place virtually March 23 from 2-3:30 PM (EST). Meet our distinguished host and panelists: Mike Frogley (Host) Mike…
2022 Atlantic Speed & Power Coaching Summit Roundtable Discussion: Everything Jumps
These roundtable discussions are part of the 2022 Atlantic Speed and Power Summit.Thursday April 7th join Kurt Downes, Alanna Boudreau, Steve Leblanc, Patrick Russell, and Wade Huber as they discuss their experiences and best practices with the jumps events. This roundtable discussion is FREE to all Athletics Canada members.Wednesday April 13th join our weekend panelists…
2022 Atlantic Speed and Power Coaching Summit
The 2022 Atlantic Speed Power Coaching Summit will be held virtually April 9 & 10, 2022. Our speaker presentations, held over two days, will offer fantastic professional development opportunities on a range of topics including, plyometric training for speed acquisition, Olympic lifting, Jumps Takeoff Mechanics, Long Term Athlete Development, The Path to Excellence: A View…
2022 Atlantic Speed & Power Coaching Summit Roundtable Discussion: Incorporating Effective Integrated Support Teams (IST)
These roundtable discussions are part of the 2022 Atlantic Speed and Power Summit.Thursday April 7th join Kurt Downes, Alanna Boudreau, Steve Leblanc, Patrick Russell, and Wade Huber as they discuss their experiences and best practices with the jumps events. This roundtable discussion is FREE to all Athletics Canada members.Wednesday April 13th join our weekend panelists…
Strength Training: Understanding the when, how, and what throughout the season
The addition of strength training in a program can have tremendous effects to an athlete’s performance. Navigating an effective strength program can feel overwhelming and challenging for some and exciting for others. Join Nick Stoffberg, Kelsey Balkwill, and Tommy Gingras as they discuss their experiences developing and collaborating with others to help athletes reach their…
Athlete Sponsorship: Opportunities & Pitfalls
Building a brand, growing an audience and creating engagement opportunities. About this event Recent rule changes to name, image and likeness rights in the NCAA and the growth in influencer marketing has amplified athlete sponsorship. How has this changed how brands engage with athletes? In this virtual coffee chat, Susan Abramovitch, Gowling WLG, Peter Cosentino,…
Conference on Communication Ethics featuring Inclusivity, Equity, and Diversity In and Through Sport
Royal Roads University invites you to join the second annual Conference on Communication Ethics, taking place on February 23 and 24, 2022! This event aims to challenge, clarify and expand our ethical capacities as communicators. Communication ethics matter more than ever. Communication can act as an ethical force in society. Join us as we explore…
Equity matters: Anti-racism policy, pedagogy, and practice in Ontario University Athletics: What’s next?
Speaker: Dr. Janelle Joseph Facilitator: Deniece Bell Dr. Janelle Joseph is an award-winning Assistant Professor in Critical Studies of Race in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto. She is Founder and Director of the Indigeneity, Diaspora, Equity, and Anti-racism in Sport (IDEAS) Research Lab and author/co-editor of three books…