Demystifying Terms and Processes
From “Appeals” and “Arbitration” to “Bias” and “Mediation,” a recent Sport Law blog post helpfully clarifies nine terms commonly used to manage conflict in…
Inside Track
Nova Scotia Invests $10M
Nova Scotia is investing $10.1 million to improve sport and recreation infrastructure in the province. Of the total, the Banook Canoe Club receives $3…
Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif Conferences
The Coaching Association of Canada is returning to face-to-face events. The annual Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Sportif Conference will take place online and in-person at…
Nielsen: The Rise of Multiscreen Viewing
The general population of sports fans increased their multiscreen viewing activities by an average of 5% over the last year, with this percentage doubling…
Tennis Year-Round
With only 750 publicly accessible, covered tennis courts across the country (that’s only one year-round court for every 50,000 people), Tennis Canada is on…
A Sports Betting Milestone
On April 4, 2022, Ontario, which is Canada’s largest market for sports wagering, made single-event betting even more accessible with the launch of iGaming…
#TapeOutHate Campaign
Budweiser Canada and the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA) are selling rolls of hockey tape printed with words of solidarity in support of HDA’s anti-racism…
Kellogg’s Off the Couch Bags
Now that recreation leagues are starting back up, Kellogg’s has launched a quirky campaign designed to get everyone off the couch and active again….
50/50 Fundraisers
Going virtual takes 50/50 draws to astonishing new heights By Sarah B. Hood With the loss of ticket revenue and in-stadium fundraising opportunities over…
How a late-night watch party grabbed national attention for Centre de glaces
By Angela Kryhul In the wee hours of February 18, dozens of young speed skaters, family and friends gathered at Quebec City’s brand new…
6 Ways the Pandemic Has Impacted Volunteering
By Angela Kryhul From new skill sets to identifying recruitment barriers, the pandemic has impacted volunteering in several ways. We asked SHEENA SWIERENGA, community…
Three Steps on the Path to Reconciliation
Canada is on the path to reconciliation, but we need to work together to move forward, according to Edward (Sonny) Albert, community liaison for…
The Value of Sport Tourism
Sport tourism’s impact on the Canadian economy was $7.4 billion in 2019—a reminder of the important role sports will play in getting communities back…
Safety First
How COVID-19 has changed first-aid protocolsBy Sarah B. Hood As first-aid responders grow more sophisticated in safeguarding people from injury and disease, it seems…
Stepping Up for Athletes
Last May, KRISTA VAN SLINGERLAND—who holds a PhD in Human Kinetics and helped create the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport—became Game Plan’s…
Unified 2024
In April, Canada Basketball introduced Unified 2024, a multi-year program designed to lead its equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy. The organization plans to…
Sports Stars on Call
Cameo makes the dream of connecting personally with sports heroes come true. Choose from either a pre-recorded or live video call. The wide-ranging talent…
In-Venue QR Codes
Dozens of sport venues across the U.S., including Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas (pictured), have introduced QR codes from Digital Seat…
Esport Monopoly
ESL Gaming has put a new twist on an iconic board game with Esport Monopoly. Players strategize to buy major tournaments like DreamHack, invest…
The Immersive Playground
Montreal-based Moment Factory is bringing the world of video games into playgrounds, gymnasiums and other public spaces using cutting-edge technologies and creative multimedia content….