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…
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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…
Out + About
PrimeTime Sports Management ConferenceTorontoNovember 17-19, 2019 Red Bull AdrenaLANTorontoDecember 7-8, 2019 Coaching Association of Canada2019 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif ConferenceRichmond, B.C.November 7-9, 2019 Toronto…
Safe Places to Play
By Allan Lynch Mike Bell of Calgary and Charles (Chuck) Dauphinee of Dartmouth love hockey, but they were almost benched by attitudes towards LGBTQ2S+…
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,…