Knowledge Nuggets The growth of esports High Performance Revenue Generation Technology Researcher Sport Organization Did you know the worldwide esports industry revenues are expected to top $159 billion by the end of 2020, and to have engaged more than 2.7 billion gamers? Within these staggering numbers, virtual cycling has carved out a not insignificant...
Knowledge Nuggets Digital Program Admin Children and Youth Program Design and Evaluation Technology Sport Organization Thinking about taking your program registration and evaluation tasks online? In the SIRCuit, MLSE LaunchPad shares insights and best practices from the development of their Scoreboard™ digital platform.
Knowledge Nuggets Podium Performance Webinars Athlete Development Coaching Mental Skills Professional Development Technology Coach In partnership with CoachNB, CoachingNL and CoachingPEI, the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic’s Podium Performance Webinars offer a virtual platform for coaches to connect and learn. The Coach Socialization Series consists of 3-4 sessions a week covering a variety of topics...
Knowledge Nuggets Communication Communications Leadership and Governance Technology Sport Organization Looking to refine your communication strategy in the current circumstances? Keep in mind four principles for crisis communication: 1. Empathize; 2. Focus on action; 3, Keep it simple; and 4. The medium is the message. Learn more in the SIRC...
Blog COVID Communication Fatigue: Before you add another online meeting, stop and reconsider May 20, 2020 Leadership and Governance Mental Health Physical Health Technology Workplace Wellness Sport Organization As the COVID-19 crisis continues, complaints of meeting fatigue are on the rise. Have you found your day filled with back-to-back Zoom calls, where you stare blankly at the poorly lit face of a colleague on the computer screen, as...
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? High Performance Sport Participation Technology Athlete Even the most solitary of sports — distance running — is not immune to the COVID-19 lockdown. Using a combination of live-streaming and the honor code, 2,400 participants from 56 countries took part in the Quarantine Backyard Ultra. For 63...
Knowledge Nuggets Volleyball Aerodynamics Equipment Technology Athlete New research in aerodynamics is shedding light on the key to those sneaky float serves in volleyball. Using a wind tunnel and hitting robot, researchers noted the pattern of panels on the ball presents an asymmetric surface to the flow...
Knowledge Nuggets "Work smart" Leadership and Governance Technology Workplace Wellness Wondering how you can help your team “work smart” (being productive, not just busy) during this time of video and conference call overload? Learn how to use an intentional approach to managing internal communication in the SIRC blog.
Blog The new normal? How digital innovation evolved the fan experience July 19, 2021 Capacity Building Leadership and Governance Major Games Olympic & Paralympic Games Paralympic Games Technology Athlete Sport Organization Highlights Sports fans and spectators, from the grassroots to the professional level, have had to engage with their favourite teams and athletes in new ways during the pandemic.Canadian sport businesses, broadcasters, leagues and teams are driving fan engagement through digital...
Knowledge Nuggets Youth sport streaming Children and Youth COVID-19 Technology Parent Sport Organization The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed the widespread implementation of streaming technology for youth sports. Beyond allowing family and friends to stream games live, streaming improves game-tape reviews, analytics and evidence for in-game penalties. In the SIRCuit, learn more about how...
