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The Coaching Association of Canada 2019 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference was held in Richmond, B.C. last November. Richmond Sport Hosting made a donation…
Articles
The Cutting Edge—STIHL TIMBERSPORTS
2020 STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Canadian Championship comes to Charlottetown By Sarah B. Hood Charlottetown saw its last battle of the blades in 2017. In 2020,…
Destination Profile: Montreal
Montreal’s pedigree as a premiere sports destination was confirmed in both 2019 and 2018 when it topped the Global Sports Impact (GSI) Canada Index,…
ONTARIO SOCCER: BUILDING AN ESPORTS COMMUNITY
How Ontario Soccer is Connecting With the Next Generation When first researching the esports phenomenon, Ontario Soccer officials had an ‘aha!’ moment when they…
Ice Time: Dauphinee Centre, Halifax
The Dauphinee Centre at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, is a dream two decades in the making By Sarah B. Hood Bob Dauphinee died in…
Under Construction Dieppe Uniplex
Dieppe, New Brunswick, has broken the mold in developing a new intergenerational community sports complex. By Allan Lynch Located in downtown Dieppe, the UNIplex…
2019 Ultimate Championships
Ultimate’s popularity is growing. Its value on fun, inclusiveness and fair play (ultimate is self-refereed and non-contact) can quickly turn newcomers into true believers….
Spotlight: Ontario
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
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
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…
Out & About
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…
What to Do When Things Go Wrong:
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…
13TH ANNUAL CANADIAN SPONSORSHIP LANDSCAPE STUDY (CSLS)
According to historical CSLS data, investment by sponsors in cause properties has declined. For the latest study, sponsors were asked: “How important is cause…
A perfect pairing
Your next wine tasting can benefit the Canadian Olympic Foundation with $1 from every bottle of Team Canada wine going toward its efforts to…
KEEP YOUR VOLUNTEERS HAPPY AND MOTIVATED
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…
EXTREME WEATHER
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…
SEDMHA: NOVA SCOTIA’S BIG LITTLE TOURNAMENT
Abby MacDonald (#4) of the Metro East Inferno and Natasha Hahn (#3) of Fundy Highland Subway Selects in the Bantam Female A division Gold…
SPORT EVENT HOSTING: TIPS FROM THE WEST
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…
Hayley Wickenheiser’s WickFest
Since Hayley Wickenheiser founded her annual WickFest hockey tournament in 2010 there have been numerous highlights. But one of the most touching moments for…
Managing Difficult Volunteers
The success of any sport competition depends upon the dedication, knowledge and generosity of its volunteers. But what about those who break the rules,…