Knowledge Nuggets Hydrotherapy and chronic low back pain Hydrotherapy is a form of exercise therapy that is done in the water and has been shown to improve neuromuscular and musculoskeletal functions. Water has unique properties which allows people to perform exercises that can’t be done on the ground...
News Two podium finishes for Canada April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024 - Lila Gokiert took gold in her first individual event of the week at the International Youth Diving Meet in Dresden, Germany, on Wednesday. She took the top step in the 1m group B event. Mathilde Laberge (CAMO) took silver...
Jobs Treasurer April 25, 2024 About AthletesCAN AthletesCAN, the association of Canada’s national team athletes, is the only fully independent and most inclusive athlete organization in the country and the first organization of its kind in the world. As the voice of over 6,000 current...
News REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: NCCP Multisport Module revisions April 25, 2024 The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure professional development services to update three NCCP multisport modules in English and in French: Design a Basic Sport Program, Planning a Practice and Advanced Practice...
News National Men's Team Staff named for 2024 IIHF World Championship April 25, 2024 André Tourigny returns as head coach; Dean Evason, Jay Woodcroft, Steve Ott named assistants CALGARY, Alberta – With less than three weeks until the puck drops at the 2024 IIHF World Championship, Hockey Canada has named the coaching and support staffs that will...
News Canada’s Team Lott/Lott ready for next stage of World Mixed Doubles April 25, 2024 OESTERSUND, Sweden — As world championship rookies, you’d be hard-pressed to have asked for anything better than what Kadriana Lott and Colton Lott have put together through the first six days of the 2024 World Mixed Doubles Championship. But be assured,...
News Tickets for Canada’s 2024 Celebration of Sailing in Toronto are now available April 25, 2024 Kingston, April 25, 2024 - Sail Canada is pleased to announce that tickets are now available for its 2024 Canada’s Celebration of Sailing reception, which will include an official send-off to its Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Team, to be held...
News Canada Soccer launches new 'Battle of the North’ long-form content series April 25, 2024 A docuseries that will bring fans behind-the-scenes of the 2024 TELUS Canadian Championship As part of Canada Soccer's ongoing changes to its social and digital content offerings, today the Federation announced the launch of its second Canada Soccer Originals series. The...
News Team Canada’s fencing athletes announced for Paris 2024 April 25, 2024 TORONTO (April 25, 2024) – Canadian Fencing Federation and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced the roster of Team Canada fencing athletes selected to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The athletes are: Men’s Épée:Nicholas Zhang (Richmond, B.C.)Men’s Foil:Blake Broszus (San Jose,...
Knowledge Nuggets Mentorship in marginalized communities Mentoring appears to offer distinct benefits for marginalized people, particularly within the Black community. A study investigating how African American male athletic directors manage diversity and inclusion in college athletic departments revealed that these directors were uniquely positioned to support...