Blog - SIRCuit Taking Athlete Development to a New Level: Understanding the Value of a Trauma-Informed Approach October 10, 2018 Increasing attention in research and practice has focused on the physical and psychological impacts of trauma and violence, for example from living in conflict zones or experiencing family violence. In...
Blog - SIRCuit A Year in the Making – Reflections on Canada Artistic Swimming’s new name, new brand and commitment to excellence October 10, 2018 When FINA, the international body that governs aquatics, changed the name of the synchronized swimming discipline to artistic swimming, it sent more than a wave across the sport in Canada....
Blog Happy birthday? How your birthdate contributes to success or failure due to the “relative age effect” September 19, 2018 Have you ever stopped to wonder the difference a day can make? Say, being born December 31st or January 1st? This small 24-hour window could be the difference between competing...
Blog Self-awareness – a key driver in developing well-rounded leaders September 12, 2018 “First, know thyself.” -Socrates Self-awareness is the ability to recognize, understand and manage one’s feelings, thoughts and behaviours. To better manage the complexities of the current sport and social landscape,...
Blog - SIRCuit Mission Impossible? Not for these 2018 Chefs de Mission July 11, 2018 2018 has already been an exciting year, with four major international games – the Arctic Winter Games hosted in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories, Canada (March 18-24,...
Blog Cycle Commuting: A Panacea for the Physical and Mental Health of Canadians? June 27, 2018 Interest in cycle commuting is growing. According to the 2016 census, the number of cycle commuters in Canada increased by 61.6% between 1996 and 2016 (87.9% in census metropolitan areas,...
Blog Thinking about Reconciliation on National Indigenous Peoples Day June 20, 2018 June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated annually since 1996. It is intended as a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and...
Blog Concussion in Sport - Translating Evidence into Action June 6, 2018 From playgrounds to international podiums, millions of Canadians participate in sport every day. While the health and social benefits of participating in sport far outweigh any potential risks, there are...
Blog - SIRCuit Scaling down the circus to scale up the benefits – A proposed future for international sport events April 17, 2018 2018 is an exciting year with four major international sporting events on the calendar: the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, and the Arctic Winter Games. These events are...
Blog - SIRCuit Concussions in sport — we can do better April 17, 2018 In his teens, Eric Mihalovic was a promising young hockey player. He was tough, a solid player with good hands. “I don’t think we even called the first one a...