Knowledge Nuggets Efficacy of napping on sport performance A systematic review and meta-analysis of available research determined that a 30-60 minute afternoon nap has a beneficial impact on physical performance. An afternoon nap also promotes improved cognitive performance and reduces perceived fatigue after sport activity.
Jobs Call for Nominations - Regional Director (Quebec) June 8, 2023 The Nominations Committee of the Canada Soccer Board of Directors calls for nominations for the position of Regional Director (Quebec) for a one-year term, commencing in July 2023 and ending at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Members. The Nominations...
News Joe Morissette to lead Speed Skating Canada as new CEO June 8, 2023 OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Stepping in to lead the charge for Canada’s most successful Olympic sport, Joe Morissette has been named Speed Skating Canada’s new Chief Executive Officer beginning on July 10. He will play an important role in rallying the...
News Update: 2023 Men's U21 Team at Pan Am Cup June 8, 2023 HAVANA, Cuba, June 8, 2023 – Canada’s team went undefeated in pool play at the U21 Men’s NORCECA Pan American Cup in Cuba. Canada beat Dominican Republic in straight sets 25-17, 25-14, 25-22 to top pool A yesterday and advance directly to the...
News Water Polo Canada Women’s and Men’s National Teams back together heading towards Paris 2024 June 8, 2023 Ottawa, June 8, 2023 – Water Polo Canada is announcing today the list of 24 female and 23 male Canadian players who will be centralized at the Institut national du sport du Québec in Montréal over the upcoming year as...
News Save the Date: Team Canada to host Paris 2024 Media Day June 8, 2023 MONTREAL (June 8, 2023) – The Canadian Olympic Committee will host a Team Canada Paris 2024 Media Day on December 14, 2023 where some of Canada’s top Olympic hopefuls will be available for content capture opportunities. The event will be...
News Canada Soccer announces roster for preperation camp ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup June 8, 2023 Canada Soccer announced today the Women’s National Team pre-tournament roster traveling to Australia as the team will enter their final preparation phase for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.Canada will face Nigeria on Friday 21 July...
News Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games curling team announced June 8, 2023 Ottawa (June 8, 2023) – Curling Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced the athletes selected for the four-player mixed curling event at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG), as well as the process to determine the...
News Four young athletes selected for the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic mixed team; process for selecting mixed doubles team determined June 8, 2023 Canada’s representatives at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in four-player mixed curling are confirmed, as is the process to determine the two athletes who will represent Canada in mixed doubles.Chloe Fediuk of Edmonton, Owain Fisher of North...
Jobs Sports Marketing and In-Game Promotions Assistant June 8, 2023 Position Title: Sports Marketing and In-Game Promotions Assistant Position Classification: Sport Assistant Department: UBC Athletics and Recreation Term: Aug 1 2023 – Apr 19 2024 JOB SUMMARY The marketing group within the Athletics Department at UBC helps to promote the University's...
