Bringing Research to Life: Lessons from the Canadian Paralympic Committee

Data driven. Evidence informed. Research to practice. No matter how you say it, a lot of us in the sport system are trying to figure out how to ensure the decisions we make are consistently based on the best possible information. But what does that mean? How do we make the best choices when we…

Concussion Awareness in Community Sport

Alignment among grassroots clubs across Canada can be challenging. The Ottawa Sport Council and Sport Manitoba are both addressing concussion awareness at the community sport level. For these mostly volunteer-run organizations, having access to evidence-informed concussion resources is helping to inform coaches and protect athletes.

CPRA Concussion Webinar

In partnership with the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, SIRC will be delivering a free webinar on February 25, 2020 at 12:00PM ET. Click here to register for Concussion Management: Best practices and lessons from the Canadian sport and recreation system.

How data informs Volleyball Canada’s concussion strategy

It might be surprising to hear concussions are a serious risk in the sport of volleyball. But data collection from Volleyball Canada—dating back to 2016—has revealed exactly that. “Our research has shown that about 1 in 10 youth athletes in Canada will sustain a concussion while playing club volleyball each year.” said Kerry MacDonald, Director,…

Champion Article – Volleyball

Policy change is one way Volleyball Canada is striving to improve athlete safety on the court. Changes include warm-up drill practices discouraging athletes from going under the net to retrieve the ball – an area with a high risk for concussions. Learn more in the SIRC Blog.

Concussion Prevention Through Innovation

It’s a potent mix: dangerous flips and twists performed by young, boundary-pushing athletes who revel in the sport’s free-spirited culture. More than most sports, concussions are a day-to-day, moment-to-moment risk for the freestyle skiing community. The five demanding disciplines – Aerials, Moguls, Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air – put athletes in dangerous situations, hurtling down…

Champion Article – Freestyle Canada

The five disciplines of Freestyle Skiing – Aerials, Moguls, Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air – excite spectators with their gravity-defying skills, but put athletes in situations with high-risk for concussion. In this environment, education and awareness around concussion prevention and management is critical. Learn more about how Freestyle Skiing Canada empowered their athletes through “a…

Canoe Kayak Concussion Policy Alignment

Alignment among grassroots clubs across Canada can be challenging. Canoe Kayak Canada, with the help of SIRC’s harmonized #HeadstrongCanada concussion resources and templates, is aligning to protect their athletes from concussions. Having access to consistent policies is helping to protect athletes at the club, provincial and national level. Learn about policy alignment around concussion risks…

Covered Courts Program

Tennis Canada’s Covered Courts Program is driven by insights from a national survey. Findings revealed 90% of tennis players, and 51% of all Canadians (including those that haven’t picked up a racquet in over 12 months) would play more if there was a covered court nearby. Further, 90% of Canadians agreed that municipalities should work…

Tennis Canada’s Covered Courts Program – Driven By Data

Tennis Canada’s mission is to lead the growth of the sport in the country. That mission can only be accomplished with more individuals playing more tennis more frequently. However, to increase participation rates, one important barrier needs to be addressed – winter. Enter Tennis Canada’s Covered Courts Program. This article discusses how Tennis Canada leveraged…