Knowledge Nuggets Athlete Development Cheering on athletes at the Pan American Games are support providers that have helped the athlete achieve at the highest levels of sport. These VIPs provide emotional, esteem, information and...
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? Surfing debuts today at the 2019 Pan American Games, ahead of it’s Olympic debut in Tokyo. Events are scheduled for men and women in shortboard, longboard, and SUP surfing and...
Knowledge Nuggets Pan American Games Go Canada Go! The Pan American Games kicks off today in Lima, Peru. Athletes from around the world will amaze and inspire. The SIRC team wishes all members of the...
Knowledge Nuggets Marketing and Communications Harnessing data can help your organization create compelling content to share with your members and other key stakeholders. Here are two great examples: Apline Canada recently released this infographic with...
Blog Supporting the Transfer and Application of Life Skills Beyond Sport July 24, 2019 This is the third and final blog in a series on positive youth development in sport. If this is your first visit to this series, considering taking a few minutes...
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion Newsletter SIRC’s monthly concussion newsletter is the go-to source for best practices from Canadian and international sport organizations, practical tools, and recommended resources from Sport Canada and the Public Health Agency...
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? Delegations from 41 countries will gather in one week for the opening ceremonies of the Pan American Games. The Games, running from July 26 to August 11, will welcome 6,900...
Knowledge Nuggets Diversity and Inclusion While accessible sport activities, venues, and services are necessary for people of all abilities to participate in sport, accessibility does not guarantee positive sport experiences. A positive experience is about...
Blog Is Accessibility Enough? How to Create Quality Experiences in Parasport July 18, 2019 In 2006, the United Nations endorsed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CPRD) — a landmark convention that protects the right to participation in variety of social...
Knowledge Nuggets Leadership and Governance Unconscious biases are learned stereotypes that are automatic, unintentional, deeply engrained, and able to influence behavior. Within sport organizations, these biases can negatively impact diversity amongst staff and volunteers by...