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Supporting the Psychological Wellbeing of Athletes: What Can Coaches do?

March 31, 2020

There has recently been an increasing number of athletes bravely coming forward to share their stories about the psychological distress and associated mental health challenges they experienced during their athletic...

Leadership

In a great example of the sport community contributing to the fight against COVID-19, hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer modified its production line in Blainville, Quebec to make protective visors for...

Mental Health

Experts from Brock University agree that getting outside is good for your physical and mental health. Being outside and surrounded by trees, flowers and other plants stimulates physiological responses that have...

Governance

During times of change and crisis, having a Board of Directors comprised of skilled and experienced leaders is essential. From the SIRC archives, read about Volleyball Canada’s customized approach to...

Leadership

Sport organizations across Canada are feeling the impact of COVID-19 with the cancellation of programs and closure of facilities. Following extreme flooding in 2010-2011, community sport organizations in Australia faced...

Participation

Meeting the recommended movement guidelines can contribute to the health and wellbeing of you and your family. In this ParticipACTION blog, 15 ways for you & your family to stay...

Curling Canada confirms cancellation of remaining 2019-20 events

April 12, 2020

Curling Canada’s remaining 2019-20 national curling championships have now been officially cancelled and will not be rescheduled, it was confirmed today. The 2020 Canad Inns Canadian Mixed Doubles (in Portage...

International Rowing Event Cancellations

April 12, 2020

World Rowing (FISA) announced today their decision to cancel all remaining 2020 World Rowing events due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. The events include the World Rowing Senior, Under...

Volleyball Community Rallies Together

April 12, 2020

April 09, 2020:  Volleyball Canada and its merchandise partner, VolleyballStuff, are donating $15,000 to Food Banks Canada at the mid-way point of the #RallyTogetherApart campaign.   When Volleyball Canada’s Nationals...

Weekly Equestrian Canada COVID-19 Wrap-Up

April 12, 2020

Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to share the following updates from the fourth week of responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. EC’s key actions this week: Began regular meetings with...