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Earth Day 2021

Today is Earth Day, part of an international movement to increase engagement on climate action. Canada Games Council President and CEO Dan Wilcock believes the Canadian sport sector can work collaboratively to help tackle the issues surrounding climate change. Having...

• Leadership and Governance

Can you hear me now? The emergence of the athlete voice in Canadian Sport

April 19, 2021

This article is the third and final piece in a special series that explores how Canadian sport leaders are adapting and innovating to safeguard the well-being of athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games and other major games...

• COVID-19
• High Performance
• Leadership and Governance
• Major Games

Next Steps in the Safe Sport Journey: From Prevention of Harm to Optimizing Experiences

April 19, 2021

Highlights At its core, the Safe Sport movement is about optimizing the sport experience for all—athletes, coaches, sport administrators, officials, support staff, and others in the sport environment. Broader societal changes have influenced the Safe Sport movement:  Changing approaches to...

• Athlete Development
• Coaching
• Leadership and Governance
• Safe Sport

Redefining legacy: How Brock University is maximizing impact from the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games

April 19, 2021

Highlights Brock University partnered with Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games to invest in research, build curricular connections, and enhance community engagement.Brock University’s interest in the Games draws upon their commitment to the Niagara community, a key part of the institution’s...

• Hosting
• Major Games
• Participation

Now Available: Spring 2021 SIRCuit

The Spring 2021 SIRCuit is now available! Spring is in the air and summer is on the horizon—and while the COVID-19 pandemic rages on in many parts of the world (including here in Canada), sports enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. Looking...

• Athlete Development
• COVID-19
• High Performance
• Leadership and Governance

Predictiveness of NFL Combine

Can standardized drills designed to measure strength, speed and explosiveness predict success in complex sports such as football? Analysis from sport scientists at the University of Rhode Island found the NFL Scouting Combine can predict only 20-25 percent of a...

• Data and Analytics
• High Performance
• Professional Sport

Concussion research

“The reality is there simply aren’t nearly enough qualified physicians to provide timely assessments for athletes hoping to return-to-play after a sports concussion…For athletes and parents frustrated with long waiting lists to see a doctor or nurse practitioner, [a role...

• Concussion
• Data and Analytics
• Injury

Bell Let’s Talk Day

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day, national initiative to build awareness, acceptance and action relating to mental health. Small actions can help support mental health and strengthen our communities during this difficult time - from recognizing the signs of stress,...

• COVID-19
• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health

Winter 2021 SIRCuit

The Winter 2021 SIRCuit is now available!  For many, the new year presents an opportunity to set new goals, refine behaviours, or let go of something that is holding them back. This edition of the SIRCuit provides takes a deep dive into...

• Athlete Development
• High Performance
• Leadership and Governance
• Masters Sport
• Nutrition and Hydration
• Talent Identification

Team-based incentives

Participants using a physical activity app with team-based incentives accumulated more steps per day during a 12-week intervention period compared to matched controls. The findings offer further evidence that even very small incentives (users earned on average $3.60 CAD over...

• Health and Wellness
• Participation
• Technology