Knowledge Nuggets Technology Ice skating on the Rideau Canal is an iconic winter activity.. Entering its 50th year, the Skateway is the world’s largest naturally frozen skating rink covering 165,621 square metres over...
Knowledge Nuggets Mentorship Tri-level mentoring is a model in which coaches mentor youth leaders who then mentor their peers or younger youth. In this way, the benefits of effective mentorship cascade to influence...
Knowledge Nuggets Mental Health A two-decade study of 200,000 long-distance skiers found they were 50% less likely to develop depression than the general population, highlighting the long-lasting positive impact of physical activity on mental...
Knowledge Nuggets Participation SIRC and the Aboriginal Sport Circle have teamed up to walk to Tuk . . . virtually! Walk to Tuk is an annual community walking challenge the distance of Big...
Knowledge Nuggets Workplace Wellness It’s cold season! According to research from the University of Arizona, commonly touched surfaces, like doorknobs, copy machine buttons and the office refrigerator, quickly become contaminated by sick people in...
Knowledge Nuggets Major Games The Youth Olympic Games are an international Olympic sporting event aimed to encourage youth to adopt and represent the positive values of sport, such as respect for others, for themselves...
Knowledge Nuggets Participation What’s one of the most significant barriers to tennis participation in Canada? Winter! Read the SIRCuit to learn how Tennis Canada is supporting municipalities to develop covered courts and increase...
Knowledge Nuggets Health and Wellness Gratitude is not only good for health but may also boost performance. Researchers found that giving thanks was associated with improvements in mood, overall well-being, and an enhanced ability to...
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? January is National Mentoring Month. Mentorship – a relationship in which advice, information, guidance, support or opportunity are offered – has emerged as a promising practice to recruit, retain and...
Knowledge Nuggets Infographic Is getting better sleep one of your New Year’s resolutions? Sleep is essential in the preparation for, and the recovery from, training and competition. However, youth athletes who obtain less...