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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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Gender Equity is Good Governance – Lessons from the Sport Sector

April 25, 2019

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,...

Coaching boys or girls: Is there a difference?

October 9, 2014

No two athletes are the same. Most athletes have their own ways of approaching practice and competition. As a coach, to get the best out of your athlete you have...

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Women’s World Cup 2019 – About More than Just Soccer

June 27, 2019

Since June 7, 2019, televisions, radios and mobile phones around the world have been tuned in to the Women’s World Cup. And while the play on the field has amazed,...

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Balance for Better: Gender Equity in Sport Leadership Benefits Everyone

March 8, 2019

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been towards gender equity in sport leadership, but also to remind the sport sector that we still...

Lift like a Girl – Weightlifting for Women

October 25, 2017

With the ever increasing popularity of Crossfit, obstacle course racing (Spartan, Warrior Dash and mud runs) and a few great marketing campaigns – check out #liftlikeagirl and This Girl Can...

The Greater Incidence of ACL Injuries in Females: Risk Factors and Prevention

October 4, 2017

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the ligaments inside the knee joint. Connecting the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shinbone), it limits the forward translation of the...

SPORT PARTICIPATION’S ROLE IN BULLYING PREVENTION FOR YOUNG ABORIGINAL WOMEN

February 22, 2017

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...

Addressing Barriers to Physical Activity

February 24, 2016

Being physically active is such an important part of everyday life. Research has shown that being physically active goes a long way in helping prevent many different diseases, including Type...

Preparing for the Future – Building leadership skills in young women

January 20, 2016

Young girls today have quite a few options to choose from when deciding which sport they wish to dedicate their time and effort to, particularly regarding sports that have traditionally...

Sport Leadership – Creating Opportunities for Women

August 19, 2015

When female athletes decide to make the transition into leadership positions they bring with them numerous skills that have been developed from participating in sport. Many times these include high...