Blog Engaging Youth Volunteers January 8, 2018 Children and Youth Leadership and Governance Sport Participation Volunteer Management Parent Sport Organization Volunteering is the backbone of sport in Canada. Without the generous contributions of volunteers at all levels many sport opportunities would not be available to our communities. In the past our older generation has been the stalwart contributors of their...
Blog Taking Action: Community Sport Organizations and Social Responsibility April 17, 2018 Communications Community Sport Leadership and Governance Sport Participation Volunteer Management Athlete Coach Parent Sport Organization Community sport organizations (CSOs) are a central thread in the fabric of Canadian society, providing a meaningful place for people to play, compete, volunteer, coach, and interact with others who may share their interests and values. As a foundation of...
Blog Can we better Retain Sport Officials by Asking Them to Do More? The Opportunity of “Stage-appropriate Officiating” July 11, 2018 Athlete Development Leadership and Governance Professional Development Volunteer Management Workplace Wellness Athlete Coach Official Sport Organization Having and keeping enough qualified officials is a challenge for many sport organizations. Could we retain them by asking them to do more? It may seem counter-intuitive, but research into the challenges faced by sport officials and what motivates them...
Blog Gender Equity is Good Governance – Lessons from the Sport Sector April 25, 2019 Gender Equity Leadership and Governance Women and Girls Policy Maker and Government Official Sport Organization The gender makeup of sport, and sport leadership, is changing. In 2018, the Government of Canada made it clear that gender equity is a priority for all levels of sport, setting a target to achieve gender equality by 2035. In...
Videos Board Models and Structures January 17, 2012 Leadership and Governance Sport Organization Board Models and Structures will look at how boards can approach their roles and responsibilities in four different models of board governance. This presentation will highlight: The benefits of a governance model that 'fits' your organization For each model, what...
Videos A Strategic Approach to Sponsorship November 17, 2015 Leadership and Governance Revenue Generation Sport Organization This webinar is designed especially for sports organizations that want to take a professional approach towards sponsorship revenue generation. It examines the latest trends and best practices in sponsorships and shows what you must do to effectively recruit and retain...
Publications Examining Interdependence in Canada’s Sport System: Community Basketball October 15, 2009 Community Sport Leadership and Governance Program Design and Evaluation Volunteer Management Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization Examining Interdependence in Canada’s Sport System: Community Basketball Barriers to Bridges: Fostering Collaboration in Community Sport - Slides
Videos Total Compensation Study March 26, 2013 Leadership and Governance Sport Organization Ian Moss, Speed Skating Canada, Laura McWhirter and Greg Hedgecoe, Deloitte discuss the findings of the NSO National Total Rewards Study. In the face of an increasingly competitive labour market and the need for appropriate financial stewardship, access to relevant...
Blog National Health and Fitness Day June 16, 2014 Community Sport Leadership and Governance Physical Health Policy Maker and Government Official Sport Organization National Health and Fitness Day (NHFD) takes place on June 7, 2014 and is about involving local governments in increasing the physical activity of their communities in response to declining rates of physical activity and increasing rates of heart disease...
Blog Officiating Styles October 23, 2014 Leadership and Governance Athlete Coach Official Parent Officiating is an integral part of sports whether athletes find themselves at the introductory or professional level. Officials ensure that sporting events are played according to the governing guidelines by overseeing and implementing the necessary ruling when a sport infraction...
