Knowledge Nuggets Diversity and Inclusion Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion LGBTQI2S Sport Participation Athlete Coach Parent Sport Organization Research from the University of Manitoba reveals a number of important issues relating to the participation of trans athletes, including a lack of awareness about current inclusion policies, uncertainty and skepticism relating to the science behind current regulations, and persisting...
Knowledge Nuggets Sleep Data and Analytics Mental Health Physical Health Sleep and Recovery Sport Participation Technology Athlete Coach Official Parent Today is World Sleep Day. Are Canadians getting enough sleep? According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 1 in 2 adults have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep; 1 in 5 adults do not find their sleep refreshing;...
Blog Running with the kids – a new trend for families May 20, 2015 Children and Youth Physical Health Sport Participation Athlete Parent Ottawa Race Weekend is now in sight and is the biggest multi-distance race event in Canada. Whether you walk, jog, or run, it’s becoming increasingly common to have kids, parents, and grandparents all signing up for different races and cheering...
Blog Feeling the heat? Stay safe this summer with these cool tips! June 24, 2015 Nutrition and Hydration Sport Participation Weather Athlete Coach Official Parent The hot summer weather is finally settling in and people are heading outdoors for their workouts and enjoying recreational activities with their families. Everyone loves this time of year; there are so many opportunities for physical activity whether it's a...
Blog Cycling basics for rookies June 30, 2015 Sport Participation Training Factors Athlete Parent With the Tour de France starting up this weekend, many fans will be tuning in to watch these high performance athletes fight their way to the finish line in this notoriously grueling event. Over the coming month you will be...
Blog Promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for your sport club July 22, 2015 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Gender Equity Leadership and Governance Sport Participation Coach Sport Organization Diversity and inclusiveness are important subjects for sport clubs at the moment. Both words refer to the degree to which a sport club adapts itself to welcoming a broad range of backgrounds and interests; these can include cultural, gender-related, age,...
Blog Revising the Game Plan: Retirement is just one Choice for Athletes in Transition March 30, 2016 Athlete Development Coaching Physical Health Professional Development Sport Participation Athlete Coach Official Parent Sport Organization As athletes, we face the existential dilemma of deciding when enough is enough. Pushing our bodies through pain and past injury is sustainable only for so long. And yet, every athlete values the positive experiences and achievements which flavour their...
Blog Problem-solving Past a Tough Run May 11, 2016 Nutrition and Hydration Sleep and Recovery Sport Participation Training Factors Athlete Parent Spring has finally arrived and avid runners are signing up for races, lacing up their shoes, hitting the great outdoors and setting their goals. With the eagerness that comes with sunshine and warmer temperatures, having a workout where nothing seems...
Blog RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AMATEUR ATHLETES’ LEISURE LIFESTYLE AND SPORT DROPOUT May 18, 2016 Athlete Development Knowledge Mobilization Sport Participation Athlete Coach Parent 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 explores the RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AMATEUR ATHLETES’ LEISURE...
Blog Escaping the In-Between: A Rationale for Training Away from Home June 29, 2016 Athlete Development Sport Participation Training Factors Travel and Adventure Weather Athlete Coach Parent Many Canadian athletes take advantage of travel to other regions and countries to experience training in different climates and/or different physical environments. For many it is an opportunity to train at different conditions and for some to escape the cold,...
