Nutrition on the Road

Enjoy the local cuisine (after you compete) - Some people have no problem trying new food, in fact they love it. However, when an athlete is travelling to compete, it may be better to save those interesting local dishes for after the competition. When it comes to performance, it is better to be safe than sorry. Travelling is one of the major benefits of elite competition but athletes need to be...Read more

SIRC Newsletter - 2013 A Year in Review

SIRC Newsletter - 2013 A Year in Review http://www.sirc.ca/newsletters/January14/index.html 2013 was a fantastic year for SIRC. Our partnership with Sport Canada and the COC in producing the SIRC Governance Webinar Series has been extremely successful and we've had lots of positive feedback from the sport community. The Leadership SIRCuit and High Performance SIRCuit have a fresh new look and...Read more

Bulletin du SIRC - La revue de 2013

Bulletin du SIRC - La revue de 2013 http://sirc.ca/newsletters/January14/Index_f.html L'année 2013 a été fantastique pour SIRC. Notre partenariat avec Sport Canada et le Comité olympique canadien visant à produire la série de webinaires sur la gouvernance de SIRC a été une grande réussite, et nous avons reçu énormément de commentaires positifs de la part de la collectivité du sport. De plus, le...Read more

Happy New Year!

The beginning of a new year is a great time to look forward to upcoming events, conferences and to explore new ways SIRC can continue to engage the sport community. We will be presenting great webinars such as the Canadian Olympic Team Marketing Vision by Derek Kent on January 14, 2014 that will deal with marketing vision and strategies as used by the Canadian Olympic Committee for the London And...Read more

Happy Holidays from the SIRC Team!

The SIRC offices will be closed December 25, 2013 and will re-open on January 2, 2014.Read more

Moderation, the smart choice in combating holiday weight gain!

It is that time of year where goodies such as sweets and holiday snacks are abundant around the office and at home. It is also a busy time for all, as we are traveling to visit people or are entertaining family and friends. With all the holidays’ festivities, we might start neglecting our exercise routines and healthy eating habits in the hopes of working off the excess after the holidays. A...Read more

La modération : le meilleur moyen d'éviter de prendre du poids pendant les Fêtes

C'est le temps de l'année où les petites tentations comme les sucreries et les collations de Noël abondent au bureau et à la maison. C'est aussi une période occupée pour tout le monde, puisqu'on voyage beaucoup et on passe des soirées en compagnie d'amis et de membres de la famille. Avec toutes ces réjouissances du temps des Fêtes, il est possible qu'on néglige nos routines d'exercice et nos...Read more

Match Point: Treating and Preventing Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is a very common sport related injury. Despite its name the injury can occur in a number of different sports. While usually a fairly minor injury, the resulting pain, discomfort, and potential weakness can prevent a person from participating in their activity of choice. Thankfully if the individual is knowledgeable, tennis elbow can be easily treated and potentially prevented. Before...Read more

Point de match : traiter et prévenir l'épicondylite latérale

L' épicondylite latérale * est une blessure fréquente attribuable au sport. Même si on l'appelle aussi coude du joueur de tennis, elle peut survenir dans plusieurs sports. Bien que la blessure soit habituellement assez mineure, elle entraîne de la douleur, une indisposition ou une faiblesse potentielle qui peut empêcher une personne de participer à une activité donnée. Heureusement, si l'athlète...Read more

Happy Holidays from SIRC!

SIRC Newsletter: Happy Holidays from SIRC http://www.sirc.ca/newsletters/December13/index.html It's the holiday season again and getting outside in the wintertime can be a great way for you and your family to stay active during the cold winter months. As the temperature drops and the snow falls it can be hard to resist the urge to hide inside but for intrepid adventurers winter offers up some...Read more