Blog Tennis Canada's Covered Courts Program - Driven By Data November 6, 2019 Equipment Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Leadership and Governance Program Design and Evaluation Sport Participation Weather Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization Tennis Canada’s mission is to lead the growth of the sport in the country. That mission can only be accomplished with more individuals playing more tennis more frequently. However, to increase participation rates, one important barrier needs to be addressed...
Blog Volunteer Recruitment at the 2020 Arctic Winter Games November 20, 2019 Hosting Leadership and Governance Volunteer Management Workplace Wellness Policy Maker and Government Official Sport Organization This is the third blog of a series leading up to the 2020 Arctic Winter Games that will be hosted by Whitehorse, YT March 15-21, 2020. Check out the first blog, about the development of the Games; and the second about...
Knowledge Nuggets Volunteer Management Leadership and Governance Major Games Volunteer Management Workplace Wellness Policy Maker and Government Official Sport Organization The 2020 Arctic Winter Games Host Society will rely on 1,800 volunteers for the successful delivery of the Games in Whitehorse. Learn about the importance of employer leave policies, community presentations and volunteer fairs as recruitment strategies in the SIRC blog.
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? Leadership and Governance Mental Health Physical Health Sport Participation Workplace Wellness Athlete Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization With 1 in 10 Canadians experiencing substance use disorders, it is likely that a team member or colleague might experience or be affected by the misuse of substances. Unfortunately, stigmatizing language can prevent people from seeking help. Learn more about...
Knowledge Nuggets Video Data and Analytics Gender Equity Knowledge Mobilization Leadership and Governance Technology Women and Girls Researcher Sport Organization 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.
Knowledge Nuggets Year in Review Athlete Development Canadian Sport Policies Coaching Concussion High Performance Leadership and Governance Major Games Safe Sport Athlete Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization 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!
Blog Board Evaluation – Basic Steps to Maintaining Good Governance on Your Board May 4, 2016 Leadership and Governance Policy Maker and Government Official Sport Organization (Full article can be found in the Leadership SIRCUit – Winter 2016) Good governance is the goal of all not-for-profit sport organizations and having an effective Board of Directors is a key tool in achieving good governance. In order to...
Blog RETENTION OF SPORT OFFICIALS IN CANADA July 13, 2016 Knowledge Mobilization Leadership and Governance Workplace Wellness Athlete Coach Official Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights of a recent article reviewing a research study on RETENTION OF...
Blog Supporting the Remote Worker – What Leaders Need to Know September 21, 2016 Leadership and Governance Technology Workplace Wellness Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization Telecommuting or remote work is steadily on the rise with its low cost, flexibility, and appeal to work-life balance. While in the past, working from home was seen as a special request, granted only for particular circumstances, in today’s world,...
Blog Retaining Sport Officials November 23, 2016 Leadership and Governance Professional Development Workplace Wellness Official Sport Organization Sport officials play a vital role within sport and should be viewed along the same lines as coaches within the sport system in regards to participation and development. Officials should not be viewed as just service providers, but rather as...
