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March 13, 2023

“They’re not yelling at you. They’re yelling at your shirt”: Canadian sport system faces officiating crisis

Highlights  The Canadian sport system is experiencing a steep decline in number of match officials due to a combination of factors including abuse, lack of support from organizations, and lack of compensation  In this article, officials from various sports across the country share their perspectives on the officiating crisis, including potential solutions such as education programs for parents and spectators, signage, and mentorship programs for officials  Parents in particular play a key role in modelling appropriate sideline behaviour, but are […]

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Concussion Education Reaches the Community Sport Level

January 15, 2020

As awareness of the management and prevention of concussions in sport increases, Canadians have more resources at their fingertips: tools to recognize signs and symptoms, medical assessment letters, sport-specific concussion...

Innovative Strategies Making Concussion Safety the New Normal

March 25, 2020

When Canada works in harmony towards the same goal, much can happen in a short time. In March 2018, SIRC launched the “We Are Headstrong” campaign. Since that time we’ve...

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Football Makes Bold Pivot

May 27, 2020

Football in Canada is enjoying a resurgence at a time when public angst over concussions in sport has never been greater. While most sports grapple with ever-more-worrisome trends – declining...

Concussion in Sport – Translating Evidence into Action

June 6, 2018

From playgrounds to international podiums, millions of Canadians participate in sport every day. While the health and social benefits of participating in sport far outweigh any potential risks, there are...

Novel Approach to Concussion Return-to-Play Decisions Based on Canadian Research

June 24, 2020

New research from Université Laval is setting the stage for quicker return-to-play decisions that satisfy all the necessary player safety protocols by tapping into the expertise of licenced health care...

The Role of Group Norms in the Underreporting of Concussions in Youth Sport

October 27, 2020

This blog is the fourth installment in a series in collaboration with Queen’s University. As an assignment to build knowledge mobilization skills, Dr. Luc Martin, Associate Professor in the School of...

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Looking Back – 2020 SIRC Content Highlights

December 21, 2020

Although 2020 was a challenging year, it was rich with learnings and silver linings for the Canadian sport and physical activity sector. Featured below are highlights of SIRC’s top content...

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How Volleyball Canada is taking an evidence-based approach to concussion prevention

September 27, 2021

Highlights Along with current educational and technological initiatives, sport organizations have the opportunity to introduce specific strategies to protect against the risks of concussion within their respective sports.  To develop effective prevention strategies, it’s necessary to understand the...

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You-CAN: Peers help youth athletes with concussions through education and social support

September 27, 2021

Highlights The number of concussions reported among Canadian youth has increased annually by 10.3% between 2004 and 2015.  Many concussions go unreported by youth due to their lack of knowledge, thinking it won’t make a difference, believing their friends will treat them...

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Concussion in Para athletes: One size doesn’t fit all

September 27, 2021

Highlights Despite increasing research in sport-related concussion in general, a gap exists in knowledge about concussion in Para athletes. The Concussion in Para Sport (CIPS) Group developed a position statement...