Blog Concussion Prevention Through Innovation November 14, 2019 It’s a potent mix: dangerous flips and twists performed by young, boundary-pushing athletes who revel in the sport’s free-spirited culture. More than most sports, concussions are a day-to-day, moment-to-moment risk...
Knowledge Nuggets Champion Article The five disciplines of Freestyle Skiing – Aerials, Moguls, Halfpipe, Slopestyle and Big Air – excite spectators with their gravity-defying skills, but put athletes in situations with high-risk for concussion....
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion Alignment among grassroots clubs across Canada can be challenging. Canoe Kayak Canada, with the help of SIRC’s harmonized #HeadstrongCanada concussion resources and templates, is aligning to protect their athletes from...
Knowledge Nuggets Major Games From a hosting perspective, a single organizing committee for major international Games, such as the Olympics and Paralympics, offers a number of organizational and functional efficiencies. However, it also presents...
Knowledge Nuggets Athlete Development Is weight training appropriate for children and youth, or does it risk damaging growth plates and stunting growth? A review of the literature in the SIRCuit provides parents, coaches and...
Knowledge Nuggets Remembrance Day Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times...
Knowledge Nuggets Data and Analytics Tennis Canada’s Covered Courts Program is driven by insights from a national survey. Findings revealed 90% of tennis players, and 51% of all Canadians (including those that haven’t picked up...
Knowledge Nuggets SIRCuit The Fall SIRCuit is now available! Check out our newest collection of articles, providing timely and relevant research and insights relating to leadership, athlete development, and high performance sport: Increasing...
Blog - SIRCuit MATCH: Spotlight on a Canadian Study on Sport Participation November 6, 2019 In this day and age, everything is at our fingertips. However, the investigation of complex behaviours is still a process that takes time. The intricate nature of sport and physical...
Blog - SIRCuit Tennis Canada's Covered Courts Program - Driven By Data November 6, 2019 Tennis Canada’s mission is to lead the growth of the sport in the country. That mission can only be accomplished with more individuals playing more tennis more frequently. However, to...