Knowledge Nuggets Workplace Wellness In the world of sport we often praise a tough-skinned approach to any challenge. But what effect does this have in the workplace? In today’s SIRC blog, Olympian-turned-communications coach Claire...
Blog Resolving Conflict: The Power of Dialogue and Authentic Apology February 27, 2019 Healthy conflict is an important part of productive work relationships, but the moment that conflict morphs into something more insidious, issues ensue. In the world of sport we often praise...
Knowledge Nuggets Gender Equity In January 2019, the International Paralympic Committee announced the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games medal programme, which features an equal number of medal events for female and male athletes. This...
Knowledge Nuggets Video A video from the Curling Canada Foundation brings values-based sport to life, promoting respect, togetherness, inclusion and fair play. February 23, 2019 is Curling Day in Canada, a Curling Canada...
Knowledge Nuggets Gender Equity This week a recommendation report from the Federal-Provincial/Territorial (F-P/T) Sport Committee’s Work Group on Women and Girls in Sport was released, aimed at increasing the participation and leadership of women...
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? This week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear a scheduled five-day appeal in the case of two-time Olympic 800m champion Castor Semenya. Semenya is appealing a ruling...
Knowledge Nuggets Major Games From February 15th – March 3rd 2019, the Canada Winter Games, Canada’s largest multi-sport and cultural event, will be hosted in Red Deer, Alberta. The Games will welcome 3,600 athletes,...
Knowledge Nuggets Technology In 2016, after a season of controversy, the World Curling Federation (WCF) and Canada’s National Research Council (NRC) investigated the effects of curling brush head technology on ice surfaces and...
Knowledge Nuggets Professional Development The Sport Leaders Retreat is a “leadership development boot camp” for sport leaders from provincial/territorial, national and multi-sport organizations, hosted by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport and the...
Blog Investing in Leaders is Smart Risk Management Strategy February 8, 2019 The Sport Leaders Retreat is a “leadership development boot camp” for sport leaders from provincial/territorial, national and multi-sport organizations. Hosted by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport and the...