News COC joins Centre for Sport and Human Rights April 23, 2024 TORONTO (April 18, 2024) – On Thursday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) proudly announced that the organization will join the Centre for Sport and Human Rights (CSHR) as an Engaged Organization, effective April 18. CSHR is a global human rights...
Jobs Technical Director April 23, 2024 Swim BC is initiating a search for a Technical Director. Responsible for the ongoing development, leadership and successes of Swim BC’s swimmer and coach development programs, this senior position will work closely with the Executive Director and staff to drive...
Jobs Sports Facility Coordinator April 23, 2024 Reports To: Manager, Athletic Operations – Facilities. Mission: To create an environment that inspires a passion for student success. Desired Results of the Position: Monitors, communicates and collaborates on Dome and mechanical unit functions that support the air structure. Members receive...
Jobs Para Volleyball National Team Coordinator April 23, 2024 TEAM CANADA WOMEN AND MEN PARA (SITTING) VOLLEYBALL – NATIONAL TEAM COORDINATOR Under the direction of the Director, High Performance (Para Volleyball) and in cooperation with the National Team Head Coaches, the National Team Coordinator is responsible for the organization...
News Lemieux announced as partner and preferred supplies to the Canadian Eventing Team April 23, 2024 Toronto, ON – April 22, 2024 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is proud to announce an exciting partnership with LeMieux, a renowned brand recognized for its exceptional technical horse and rider wear, with a keen eye for style. As a preferred...
News Canadian Olympic Committee joins Centre for Sport and Human Rights April 23, 2024 TORONTO (April 18, 2024) – On Thursday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) proudly announced that the organization will join the Centre for Sport and Human Rights (CSHR) as an Engaged Organization, effective April 18. CSHR is a global human rights...
News Canada’s Team Lott/Lott pushed hard but remains perfect at World Mixed Doubles April 23, 2024 OESTERSUND, Sweden — After three relatively stress-free victories to open the 2024 World Mixed Doubles Championship, Canada’s Kadriana Lott and Colton Lott were likely overdue to face some stress at the Oestersund Arena. And it arrived in full force Monday afternoon...
News Five Players Added to Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team for 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship April 23, 2024 CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced the addition of five players to Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team for the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship, April 25-May 5, in Espoo and Vantaa, Finland. Goaltender Jack Ivankovic (Mississauga, ON/Mississauga, OHL), forwards Ollie Josephson (Victoria, BC/Red Deer, WHL) and Maxim Massé...
News Episode 31 of Sport Law's Sportopia podcast: "Fostering Inclusive Sport Environments” Now Available April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024 – (Ottawa, ON) The latest episode of Sportopia: Conversations about healthy, human sport, titled “Fostering Inclusive Sport Environments”, is now available. Listen as we share insights and enhance the legal and leadership knowledge of sport leaders. Episodes...
Knowledge Nuggets Mental health, cultural competence and sport For coaches to be able to fully support the mental health of athletes they need to be culturally competent. Cultural competence is defined as understanding the social and cultural factors that influence one’s health beliefs and behaviours. Sport organizations need...