The Athlete Biological Passport: Enhancing clean sport

Promoting fair play and implementing ethical sport policies are among the options for promoting clean sport. Rules and regulations are created in order to protect the health and safety of participants – as well as the integrity of sport. However, in the world of elite performance, in which millimeters, milliseconds and milligrams matter, the equipment you use and what you put into your body can...Read more
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High Performance
anti-doping
World Anti-Doping Code
ethical behaviour

2015 Canada Winter Games: The Game of Squash

The 2015 Canada Winter Games are underway with an array of competitions and medals to be won. One event that will be taking center stage at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre is the sport of Squash . The tournament has been part of the Canada Games since Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island hosted the games in 1991. Squash is a fast-paced game that is played on a four-walled court using a...Read more
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Canada Winter Games
Squash Canada
winter sport

Do fitness trackers live up to the hype?

If you want an easy and convenient way to keep track of your fitness or training goals, fitness trackers seem to be the way to do it. Availability and consistency are key factors in creating a new habit and since most fitness trackers are small and wearable, it’s virtually effortless to incorporate them into your training. Studies have shown that people have a tendency to overestimate how much...Read more
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Fitness
Exercise
technology
Mobile Technology

Let the 2015 Winter Games Begin!

The Canada Winter Games , which run from February 13 to March 1, 2015, will be hosted in Prince George and Northern B.C. These multi-sport games are the largest games in Canada for young athletes and are held every 2 years, alternating between summer and winter. Prince George will play host to 10 provinces and 3 territories; each carries hopes of winning the Canada Games Flag , which is awarded...Read more
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Canada Winter Games
Athletes
winter sport

3 Key Training Elements for Masters Athletes

Masters athletes is a term that encompasses a wide range of active men and women over 35 who compete in sports at a very high level; they can range from the weekend warrior to elite competitor. Baby boomers are a large part of the growing number of older adults who are either picking up a new sport or continuing to train and compete over the course of their life. Not surprising that these...Read more
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Masters Athletes
Athletic Training
Recovery
Nutrition
strength training

Mentoring a new official

Sports officials assure that competitive events are played by the rules. When these rules are broken, it is up to referees to ensure that the necessary procedures are enforced. This can be a tall order for a new line judge , since what they learn in the classroom or from a book is very different than a live game. In order to develop proficient officials, mentorship can be an excellent way to...Read more
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Mentorship
officials
Officiating

SIRC at the CASEM-OMA Conference

The Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) and SIRC have always worked together to provide the latest research in sports science to CASEM members. That is why SIRC is pleased to announce that we will be attending the CASEM-OMA conference at The Westin Ottawa from February 11-14. This exciting event gives Ontario sport doctors and practitioners the opportunity to share their...Read more
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CASEM
conference
sport medicine
Sport Research

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?

Osgood-Schlatter is a common knee pain injury experienced by active adolescents. It affects the point where the kneecap and the shinbone connect, causing pain and swelling. It is not really a disease but an overuse injury that can be particularly painful for adolescents participating in sports. Young teenagers, especially boys, who are growing and who play sports involving running, jumping and...Read more
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Osgood-Schlatter
overuse injury
adolescents

How can we encourage youth to participate in sport?

There is extensive research on the health benefits of being physically active; despite this fact, a great number of Canadian youths are still not meeting the recommended level of daily physical activity . Being physically active not only improves physiological outcomes but research has shown it can also improve cognitive function and mental health . For youth to participate in physical activity...Read more
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sports barriers
LTAD
Sport participation
youth

SIRC at the 2015 Canadian Sport for Life National Summit

The Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) National Summit will be taking place from January 27-29, 2015 at the Hilton Lac-Leamy hotel in Gatineau-Ottawa and brings together leaders to enhance the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada. What’s the conversation about this year? Overview of Aboriginal Sport for Life – Long-Term Participant Development Connecting the Dots between Policy and...Read more
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Canadian sport for Life
conference
Long Term Athlete Development
Youth Sport