SIRC articles provide evidence-based and actionable insights from sport researchers, athletes, coaches, sport organizations and thought leaders to advance sport in Canada.
Team Unbreakable: The transformative power of running for youth mental health
Mental health challenges among Canadian youth are a growing concern. It is estimated that up to 20% of children and youth in Canada, which is more than 1.2 million young individuals, are affected by a mental health disorder. Addressing the mental health needs of these children and youth lays a crucial foundation for their lifelong…
For the past several years, the word culture has become a familiar buzzword across Canadian sport. Headlines about “Hockey Canada’s toxic culture”, a “culture crisis at Gymnastics Canada”, and “the culture of abuse and discrimination” in several national sport organizations...
Au cours des dernières années, le mot culture est devenu un mot à la mode dans le sport canadien. Les gros titres sur la « culture toxique de Hockey Canada », la « crise culturelle à Gymnastique Canada » et la « culture de l’abus...
For the past several years, the word culture has become a familiar buzzword across Canadian sport. Headlines about “Hockey Canada’s toxic culture”, a “culture crisis at Gymnastics Canada”, and “the culture of abuse and discrimination” in several national sport organizations...
Au cours des dernières années, le mot culture est devenu un mot à la mode dans le sport canadien. Les gros titres sur la « culture toxique de Hockey Canada », la « crise culturelle à Gymnastique Canada » et la « culture de l’abus...
For the past several years, the word culture has become a familiar buzzword across Canadian sport. Headlines about “Hockey Canada’s toxic culture”, a “culture crisis at Gymnastics Canada”, and “the culture of abuse and discrimination” in several national sport organizations...
Sports are often celebrated for their physical benefits, but they also play a crucial role in mental health. Participation in sports can improve mood, stress relief, and foster a sense of belonging (Bruner et al., 2018; Panza et al., 2020)....
Les sports sont souvent célébrés pour leurs bienfaits physiques, mais ils jouent également un rôle crucial dans la santé mentale. La pratique d’un sport peut améliorer l’humeur, soulager le stress et favoriser un sentiment d’appartenance (Bruner et coll., 2018; Panza...
This study explored physically disabled skateboarders and wheelchair motocross (WCMX) riders’ experiences with the skateboarding community, online (on Instagram), and within skatepark settings. It aims to add to the growing research on physically disabled peoples’ participation in adaptive sports, giving...
In the dynamic realm of Canadian sports, where hockey and traditional 5-on-5 basketball have long dominated, a new player has emerged on the scene. 3×3 basketball. The fast-paced variation of the game has rapidly gained popularity, especially after its inclusion...
Brian Cuerrier of Belleville, ON uses the windlass to race at the Quebec Cup regatta in Pointe Claire Quebec with companion Emilie Léonard in 2015. Photo: Luka Bartulovic Innovations in sailing technology A slick white hull cuts through the salt...
