Uncomfortable Conversations
A personal approach to diversity and inclusion training By Connie Jeske Crane Diversity and inclusion initiatives aren’t new. Yet in 2020, in the wake…
Game Plan 2021
The 2021 sports calendar has become a moving target, with event organizers forced to plan for a season despite unpredictable variables. Four very different…
Listen! Collaborate! Adapt!
Faced with restrictions on mass gatherings throughout the country, Special Olympics Canada (SOC), along with its 12 Provincial/Territorial Chapters, suspended all in-person programs and…
Bouncing Back
A ROAD MAP FOR RENEWAL Bouncing Back! is a strategy for Canada’s return to sport hosting. Authored by members of Sport Tourism Canada’s COVID-19…
Insurance Priorities for Sport Events
COVID-19 has changed the landscape when it comes to insuring your organization and safely hosting sporting events. SACHA VAILLANCOURT, vice-president of Montreal-based insurance brokerage…
Captive Audience
How the Canadian Olympic Committee engaged fans with its We Are All Team Canada campaign By Wendy Helfenbaum When the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games…
Bubbles + Hubs
2020 was the year of the bubble for professional sports leagues determined to return to safe play amid pandemic-related uncertainties. Here is a closer…
Match Manipulation: Are you taking it seriously?
Industry leaders say the Canadian sport system is at significant risk of match manipulation that can result from the pressures of sport gambling. They’re…
Dan Wilcock, CEO, Canada Games Council
Dan Wilcock has a plum job in Canadian sporting circles. Last September, he joined the Canada Games Council (CGC) as president and CEO. As…
Lac La Biche On Target
2019 World Archery 3D Championships By Sarah B. Hood There were some doubts when Lac La Biche, Alta., a hamlet of 2,520 people, bid…
What’s keeping you up at night?
Industry leaders discussed pressing sport tourism issues at the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance’s 2019 [un] GOLF and Sport Tourism FORE-um. Here are just a…
Engage Audiences with these interactive apps
Conference organizers are using polling, games and trivia to interact with attendees. Here are just a few of the apps available to improve engagement:…
Perceptions of Gaming & Esports
1st Generation Canadians (Ontario) 22%: I never really followed sports before getting into esports28%: Esports is a sport for my generation29%: Started playing because…
Take on the Trolls
Tips and tricks for managing nasty comments and cyberbullying in your social media feeds By Connie Jeske Crane On January 2, 2019, during overtime…
Incredible + Memorable!
These Four Hands-on Sport Experiences Will Wow Your VIPs Planning a reward experience for your high achievers? Why not shake things up a little…
More Meaningful Sponsorships
By Bonnie Schiedel Sport organizations and corporations have a long history when it comes to sponsorship—the corporation gives the funds, goods or services, and…
Work-life Wellness
Because employee well-being is multifaceted, employers are offering unique benefits that go beyond conventional health plans, according to a survey of more than 1,000…
Put on a Happy Place
Workplace health and wellness is a cause that’s easy to embrace. It boosts productivity, busts absenteeism and feels great. But how can you tell…
Site Selection Services
Site selection companies aim to save time and money—it’s worth looking into. By Connie Jeske Crane SERVICES AT A GLANCEWhat assistance can site selection…
Spotlight: British Columbia
Sport Hosting VancouverMAXIMIZING POTENTIAL Sport Hosting Vancouver is helping the city’s mainstay sport events reach full potential via proactive strategies to attract international competitors…