Knowledge Nuggets Steward-leadership in sport The issues that face sport organizations are complex. A sport organization board needs to engage in dialogue, listen to its full spectrum of stakeholders, and be patient enough to transform...
Blog Let’s talk about air pollution: Keeping outdoor sport participants safe June 8, 2022 In honour of Clean Air Day (June 8), SIRC partnered with Health Canada to present information about air pollution and how it can affect the health and performance of outdoor...
Knowledge Nuggets Inclusion by design Designing inclusive programs in sport is not an easy task. Inclusion requires intention, honest conversations, flexibility and innovation. It means using individual power and privilege to create safe and accessible...
Knowledge Nuggets Community sport for all In 2021, the Government of Canada announced it would invest $80 million to support increased participation in organized community sport, particularly among underrepresented groups including Black, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQQIA+ and new...
Knowledge Nuggets Board governance While management is about “getting the work done,” governance ensures organizations pursue the right purpose, in the right way, and continuously develop. In any sport organization, the board of directors’...
Knowledge Nuggets Mom-friendly sport spaces Women often find it challenging to return to sport after giving birth. To create inclusive sport spaces for new moms, consider how access to childcare and private, comfortable and clean...
Knowledge Nuggets The Spring 2022 SIRCuit is now available! The Spring 2022 SIRCuit is now available! The SIRCuit is designed to highlight important research and insights to advance the Canadian sport system. With the Canadian Sport Policy set to...
Blog - SIRCuit Signals versus noise: Gender equity in Canadian sport April 22, 2022 Highlights The Government of Canada is committed to achieving gender equity in sport at all levels by 2035. Ongoing research has demonstrated the majority (over 90%) of Canada’s sport’s media coverage is...
Blog - SIRCuit Data for change: Embracing demographics to advance equity in sport April 22, 2022 Highlights The “who” is as important as the “what” when sport organizations are planning for data, analytics and evidence-based change related to equity, diversity and inclusion. When it comes to...
Blog - SIRCuit Shaping inclusive sport policy and programs April 22, 2022 Highlights Over the past few years, the racism and discrimination brought to light throughout society and within the sport sector have forced a necessary reflection on policies and practices. There’s...