Blog Exploring Developmental Factors for Overcoming Relative Age Effects in Ice Hockey January 17, 2020 Relative age effects (RAEs) are developmental advantages experienced by those born in the early months of the year relative to an age-defined cut-off date (Barnsley et al., 1985). In sport and educational settings, RAEs tend to endure, resulting in an... Athlete Development Coaching Knowledge Mobilization Life Skills Participation Talent Identification Youth
Knowledge Nuggets Video In the newest SIRCTalks episode, Dr. Nicole LaVoi, Director of The Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport, discusses the importance of using data and evidence to facilitate social change. Watch the episode here. Data and Analytics Gender Equity Knowledge Mobilization Leadership and Governance Technology Women and Girls
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 access to the game. Community Sport Equipment Leadership and Governance Participation Weather
Knowledge Nuggets New Year Welcome to 2020! The SIRC team is looking forward to an exciting year of keeping you informed with the latest news, research and jobs from the sport community across Canada. Check out our “best of 2019 blog” with our most...
Knowledge Nuggets Happy Holidays! The SIRC Team wishes everyone an active and safe holiday season. Our office will be closed December 24, 2019 – January 1, 2020. The online job postings and daily news service will operate on a reduced holiday schedule.
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion Newsletter It might be surprising to hear concussions are a serious risk in the sport of volleyball, but research revealed 1 in 10 youth athletes will sustain a concussion on the court this year. Learn how Volleyball Canada is using the... Athlete Development Coaching Concussion Injury Training Methods Youth
Knowledge Nuggets New Website Notice our new look? SIRC is excited to launch our new website and the Canadian Sport Daily - delivering sport and physical activity-related knowledge, news, resources, and more...straight to your inbox. Check out our new website to access all SIRC... Athlete Development Canadian Sport Policies Coaching Concussion High Performance Leadership and Governance Safe Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Year in Review Are you new to the SIRC Daily News or still sorting through email from 2018? Check out the top 5 SIRCuit articles and SIRC blogs from 2019 in our most recent blog! Athlete Development Canadian Sport Policies Coaching Concussion High Performance Leadership and Governance Major Games Safe Sport
Blog 2019 Year in Review December 18, 2019 As we ease ourselves into the year ahead, here is a round-up of the most popular SIRCuit articles and SIRC blogs from 2019! Top 5 SIRCuit Articles Gender Equity is Good Governance - Lessons from the Sport Sector Cannabis and... Athlete Development Canadian Sport Policies Cannabis Coaching Concussion Gender Equity Leadership and Governance Major Games Safe Sport
Knowledge Nuggets eSports Well beyond casual gamers, professional eSport athletes practice three to ten hours per day to perform up to 500 action moves per minute (compared to 10 moves for a novice). Health professionals are now noticing trends in eSport injuries, including... Athlete Development Injury Technology
