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 AN INCLUSIVE SPORT STRUCTURE FOR CHILDREN TARGETING PERFORMANCE, PARTICIPATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. Evidence-based policies for youth sport programmes . Côté, Jean; Hancock,...Read more

There is no arguing the inherent value of sport and its positive effects on today’s youth. Sport offers the opportunity for so many things, social interaction, the value of team work, building confidence, not to mention the healthy lifestyle that is closely associated with sport and physical activity. This summer, if you know a young athlete that is looking to take the next step to becoming a...Read more

Les athlètes d’aujourd’hui, comparativement à ceux d’hier, ont tendance à s’entraîner à longueur d’année. Le sport est devenu une grosse entreprise où il y a beaucoup à gagner; de nos jours, il n’est plus question de se reposer pendant l’été de la saison de hockey ou de tout autre sport professionnel et de se présenter au camp d’entraînement en piètre condition physique. Cette exigence s’applique...Read more