Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? With 1 in 10 Canadians experiencing substance use disorders, it is likely that a team member or colleague might experience or be affected by the misuse of substances. Unfortunately, stigmatizing...
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion Newsletter By championing a mix of “hard goods and soft goods solutions,” Freestyle Canada has prioritized the creation of an environment in which athletes can test their limits without sacrificing safety...
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? The total health care costs of physical inactivity among Canadians exceed $6.8 billion annually. Yet, simply getting 10% of Canadians with low physical activity levels to move more could inject...
Knowledge Nuggets Volunteer Management The 2020 Arctic Winter Games Host Society will rely on 1,800 volunteers for the successful delivery of the Games in Whitehorse. Learn about the importance of employer leave policies, community...
Blog Volunteer Recruitment at the 2020 Arctic Winter Games November 20, 2019 This is the third blog of a series leading up to the 2020 Arctic Winter Games that will be hosted by Whitehorse, YT March 15-21, 2020. Check out the first blog,...
Blog Concussion Prevention Through Innovation November 14, 2019 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...
Knowledge Nuggets Champion Article 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....
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion 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...
Knowledge Nuggets Remembrance Day Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times...
Knowledge Nuggets Data and Analytics 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...