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 a recent article examining CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COACH PERCEPTION OF TEAM COHESION . Coaches’ Perceptions of Team Cohesion in Paralympic Sport. Falcão, W.R., Bloom, G.A., & Loughead, T.M. (2015). Adapted...Read more

The Sochi 2014 Paralympics will be Dennis Thiessen’s first Games and it’s a dream come true for him. It was only after a two year tryout process that Dennis was named to Canada’s wheelchair curling team in 2012. In 2013, Thiessen was an integral part of Canada taking home gold in the World Wheelchair Curling Championships. Dennis sites Cindy Klassen as someone he uses as inspiration when...Read more

Dominic Larocque serves in the Canadian Forces and was introduced to sledge hockey through their Soldier On Programme. While Larcoque always had a passion for hockey, it took a bit of an adjustment to learn how to move and play the game relying entirely on his arms. The adjustment didn’t take long however. Dominic caught the eyes of Team Canada at a camp in 2010 and hasn’t looked back since...Read more

Michelle Salt will be making her Paralympic debut for Team Canada when she competes in the 2014 Sochi Games. Since losing her right leg above the knee, Michelle has been driven to turn her passion for snowboarding into a Paralympic medal. Following her accident, Michelle was visited by sledge hockey player Greg Westlake who gave her guidance on how to get involved in Paralympic competition. Salt...Read more