Proactive policies to protect young athletes against sexual abuse By Wendy Helfenbaum The overwhelming majority of coaches, staff and volunteers who get involved in…
Facing Up to Funding Cuts If your organization is struggling with budget cuts, you’re not alone. Resources and advice for navigating uncertain times. By…
Stephanie Shostak President & CEO, Prism Consulting Services Ltd. A privacy professional specializing in privacy compliance and breach investigation, Shostak is also a tireless…
Esports in Canada is growing strong with revenue expected to reach US$19 million in 2019 and $37 million in 2023. That’s a very healthy…
Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance Sport Events Congress, OttawaMarch 19–21, 2019 Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada Sponsorship Marketing Awards, TorontoApril 4, 2019 5 To Watch Canada’s…
A well-crafted sports waiver is an important tool for event hosts. It informs participants of risks and can help protect hosts against liability. But…
A Five-Step Guide to Planning For and Surviving the Inevitable—And Coming Out Ahead Author: Frank Supovitz When you manage the biggest events in sports…
According to historical CSLS data, investment by sponsors in cause properties has declined. For the latest study, sponsors were asked: “How important is cause…
Your next wine tasting can benefit the Canadian Olympic Foundation with $1 from every bottle of Team Canada wine going toward its efforts to…
Invest in an online sign-up and training program Provide a comprehensive volunteer handbook Limit shifts; encourage rotation every 30 to 45 minutes Ensure volunteers…
Advice from event organizers on navigating the new normal By Connie Jeske Crane For outdoor sport organizers, there’s nothing theoretical about climate change. With…
Abby MacDonald (#4) of the Metro East Inferno and Natasha Hahn (#3) of Fundy Highland Subway Selects in the Bantam Female A division Gold…
Alberta Sport Leadership Conference, Edmonton, May 1–4, 2019 Alberta sport tourism leaders gathered the day before the annual Alberta Sport Leadership Conference in Edmonton…
Since Hayley Wickenheiser founded her annual WickFest hockey tournament in 2010 there have been numerous highlights. But one of the most touching moments for…
The success of any sport competition depends upon the dedication, knowledge and generosity of its volunteers. But what about those who break the rules,…
The Neighbourly Thing To Do It seems that more cities across the country are pooling their resources with an eye to co-hosting sport competitions…
Ontario’s new Municipal Accommodation Tax is a windfall for local sport tourism initiatives. By Bonnie Schiedel Taxes are rarely cause for celebration, but when…
Sports tourism is on the rise and convention centres across the country are eager to position their venues as a blank slate for hosting…
Bringing the community together. The Abilities Centre, a 125,000-sq.-ft. multi-use facility located in the town of Whitby, Ont., was designed as an inclusive environment…
Political defections during international sport events are more common than you might think. Here’s what to do if visiting athletes or coaches go missing…