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The snow must go on: Climate change and the uncertain future of winter sport  

Every four years, Canadians eagerly welcome a new generation of high-performance winter athletes at the start of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games with patriotic fervor. But beneath the excitement, a chilling reality is settling in: the very foundation of winter sport – cold temperatures, steady ice, and dependable snowfall – is melting away. This is not a distant problem. Climate change is already impacting winter sports across Canada and beyond, manifesting through declining snow reliability, escalating operational costs (driven by greater snowmaking demands), and decreasing participation rates, calling into question…

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The snow must go on: Climate change and the uncertain future of winter sport  
January 19, 2026
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Amina Abdul Jalil, Kyara Simoes, & Madeleine Orr
Every four years, Canadians eagerly welcome a new generation of high-performance winter athletes at the start of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games with patriotic fervor. But beneath the excitement, a chilling reality is settling in: the very foundation of winter sport – cold temperatures, steady ice, and dependable snowfall – is melting away. This is not a distant problem. Climate change is already impacting winter sports across...
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Games and Hosting
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Major Games and Hosting
Olympic & Paralympic Games

The Hardest Three Minutes on Snow: Ski Mountaineering Goes Olympic 
January 19, 2026
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Annika Scurfield
Every Olympics brings something new. At Beijing 2022, women’s monobob and freestyle skiing’s big air joined the program. PyeongChang 2018 introduced big air snowboarding and mixed doubles curling.  Now, for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, ski mountaineering, often referred to as skimo, will...
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A new (augmented) reality: Overcoming challenges to using AI in athlete development  
January 19, 2026
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Joe Baker, Antonia Cattle, Kathryn Johnston
References  Baker, J., Cattle, A., McAuley, A., Kelly, A., & Johnston, K. (2025). Will artificial intelligence solve the riddle of athlete development? A critical review of how AI is being used for athlete identification, selection, and development. Psychology of Sport and...
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Capacity Building
High Performance
Technology

Built for cold: How science and sport product testing support winter sport performance
January 19, 2026
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Christian Clermont, Ph.D.,
Canada is a winter sport nation. From community rinks and ski hills to Olympic and Paralympic podiums, athletes across the country regularly train and compete in cold environments. While much attention is placed on training programs, technical skill, and physical preparation, one critical...
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Women and Girls

The SIRC reads (and listens) you couldn’t get enough of in 2025 
December 17, 2025
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Paula Baker
From big questions about equity and innovation to deeply human stories that stopped us mid-scroll, these were the SIRC articles and podcast episodes that resonated most in 2025. The ones you clicked, shared, and talked about.  A huge thank you...
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The Paradox of Competition and Cooperation: Finding the Balance in Team Sport 
December 3, 2025
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Ty Pollock, Luc Martin, Ph.D.,
The tug-of-war between competition and cooperation  Two groups. One prize. And a rapidly escalating rivalry.   In the 1950s, a now-famous psychological study brought together 22 boys to a summer camp and split them into 2 groups. Initially encouraged to compete...
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Athlete Development
Coaching
Mental Skills
Training Factors

The Psychology of Clutch Performance: How Athletes Can Thrive Under Pressure    
November 19, 2025
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Victoria Dowling, Luc Martin, Ph.D.
In sport, defining moments often come when the pressure is at its peak. Whether it’s a basketball player taking a game-winning shot, a soccer player stepping up for a crucial penalty, or a gymnast preparing for their final routine, high-stakes...
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Children and Youth
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Concussion
Safe Sport Environments

Perceptions of Concussion Symptom Self-Reporting and Removal from Play in a Rugby Club’s Junior Programs: Recommendations for Shared Responsibility  
November 5, 2025
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Alison Doherty, Annette Greenhow, Parissa Safai
This in-depth case study provides a window into the perceptions of junior players, their parents, coaches and leaders in one rugby club regarding concussion symptom self-reporting and removal of youth participants from play. The findings provide insight to common and...
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Leadership and Governance
Sport Integrity
Technology

Beyond the Buzzwords: A Practical Guide to AI for Sport Leaders
October 14, 2025
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Sam Robertson
AT A GLANCE: Listen to this article: There is an old anecdote told in computer science circles: “If you’re raising money, it’s AI. If you’re hiring people, it’s machine learning. If you’re doing the work, it’s linear regression.” Like so...
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High Performance
Life Skills
Social Media

The Power of the Platform: What Drives Canadian Athletes to Post, Share, and Connect 
October 14, 2025
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Annika Scurfield
For many of today’s high-level athletes, performance no longer begins and ends with competition. Alongside training schedules, team commitments, and international travel, there is another area they must navigate: social media.  The 2023 SIRC article, Managing Social Media as a...
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