Centre for Sport Capacity

Let's congratulate Jacob Snow as he successfully completed his internship with the CSC. Jacob has been an integral part of the CSC during his fourth-month term. He has made significant contributions to the team by taking a strong and independent leadership role. He was a massive contributor to our events that took place this Fall in addition to analyzing the CSC database. We wish Jacob the best of luck as he turns to the next chapter of his professional career. To read more about Jacob's internship as Marketing, Communications, and Event Coordinator you can read his exit blog linked below: https://lnkd.in/eKs6CTT5

Check out what CSC Member Ashley Thompson, Ph.D. just accomplished. Along with a research team and partnering with AthletesCAN, she created a new national survey on athlete expectations of national sport organizations' good governance practices. Well done Dr. Thompson!

Welcome Aranesh Pahwa to the CSC! This student intern will be joining us for the fall and winter terms. Aranesh will be supporting the Centre as a Marketing, Communications, and Events Assistant. Aranesh is a 4th year student pursuing a major in business communications and a minor in digital culture. He is excited to have a hands-on experience with sport management, contributing to the sports sector, and growing his platform. To learn more about Aranesh, you can take a look at his entry blog linked below: https://lnkd.in/ewK9Gj-M

Welcome Vincent Ferro to the CSC Team! This student intern will be joining us for the fall and winter terms. Vincent will be supporting the Centre as a Research Analyst. Vincent is a 4th year student pursuing a major in geography and a minor in tourism, environmental studies, and Italian. He is excited to learn more about research methodology, data analysis, and writing reports. To learn more about Vincent, you can take a look at his entry blog linked below: https://lnkd.in/ewcN8NcK

Welcome Bismanbir Singh to the CSC Team! This student intern will be joining us for the fall and winter terms. Bismanbir will be supporting the Centre as a Marketing, Communications, and Events Assistant. Bismanbir is a 4th year student pursuing a major in business communication and a minor in media studies. He is excited to learn about professional communication, public relations, and social media management. To learn more about Bismanbir, you can take a look at his entry blog linked below: https://lnkd.in/e45-EBCy

One Week to Go! Join us on Tuesday November 12th, 2024, for a must attend evening with Dr. Matt Hoven showcasing his captivating book, “Hockey Priest”   📍 Where: Brock University (Brock LINC – upper deck)  🕖 When: 7pm-9pm  🅿 Free Parking: Lot 2 Discover the inspiring story of Father David Bauer, whose influential ideas and coaching practices emphasized ways sport can support youth development. His dedication to the game of hockey led to his Hockey Hall of Fame induction in 1989.  This FREE event includes an engaging author talk, a Q&A session, and a book signing. Enjoy free snacks and refreshments too.  Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity. Click the link below to register, walk-ins are also welcome. Let’s make this a night to remember!  https://lnkd.in/eis55hzZ

CSC member Dr. Hilary Findlay, with colleague Marcus Mazzucco, recently had a paper published in the Manitoba Law Journal, addressing organizational factors contributing to systematic maltreatment in Canadian Sport. The paper initially focuses on the organization’s role as it becomes clear that certain characteristics of an organization cannot only create an environment prone to maltreatment but can actively enable and perpetuate the maltreatment. In many, if not most cases, a number of organizational flaws identified in the paper are embedded in the structure and processes of sport organizations and are symptomatic of a failed sport system. The paper then goes on to address the two main mechanisms that have emerged to address and prevent maltreatment in sport: (1) an independent national body with authority to receive, investigate and adjudicate violations of a universal code of conduct, and (2) class action lawsuits filed by athletes against sport organizations based on the tort of systemic negligence. While useful and as outlined in the paper, neither of these avenues effectively address the systemic organizational factors that contribute to maltreatment. The paper concludes that bold regulatory reform is needed to disrupt the organizational autonomy that has allowed maltreatment to become part of the culture of Canadian sport. and suggests options for regulatory reform at the federal, provincial and territorial levels, based on examples in other jurisdictions and sectors. For more information you can click the link below: https://lnkd.in/e34GKYHM 

Join us on Tuesday, November 12th for a special evening with author Dr. Matt Hoven as he unveils his captivating book, “Hockey Priest.” This free event will highlight the remarkable story of Father David Bauer and his pivotal role in shaping Canadian hockey history. Hosted by the Centre for Sport Capacity (CSC), the author talk, Q&A, and book signing will take place on Tuesday November 12th from 7-9 PM at Brock University (the Brock LINC - upper deck). Dr. Hoven will share insights about Father David Bauer - a great Canadian - who believed sport was an effective way to meet the needs of youth. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Dr. Hoven and get your signed copy of “Hockey Priest”! Enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments and take advantage of free parking in Lot 2 at Brock University. We invite you to pre-register for free by clicking the form below:   https://lnkd.in/eis55hzZ We can’t wait to see you there! 

Only one week to go! The Centre for Sport Capacity is partnering with Canadian Parks and Recreation Association CPRA_ACPL to bring you "Measuring the Impact of Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation in Canada," a live webinar discussion on October 15th from 9:00am - 11:00am EST.  CPRA CEO, Martin Sampson will lead a session discussing the powerful impact of investment in sport, physical activity, and recreation (SPAR). Having the tools to measure impact allows you to demonstrate how SPAR directly benefits community health and well-being.  The CSC invites you to join us next week as we dive into the various impacts of sport and recreation such as economic, social, health, and environmental. After this webinar, you will be better equipped to create change for your sport and recreation community.  Reserve your spot by using the link here: https://lnkd.in/d5uwA2JD

Did you know that the 2023 Niagara Grand Slam of Curling (GSOC) generated $2.7M in visitor spending? This is thanks to the estimated 16,590 attendees and 200 dedicated volunteers.    In October 2023, the Centre for Sport Capacity (CSC) attended the 2023 GSOC held at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls. Our team collected attendee data through on-site surveys for the full six days of the event. 🥌    Our goal was to assess the economic impact of the 2023 GSOC using The Ontario Tourism Regional Economic Impact Model (TREIM). Key highlights of the report include economic activity, attendee characteristics, sport consumption preferences, sponsor recognition, and more!    Thank you to our partners for their ongoing support in bringing this report together: Grand Slam of Curling, Niagara Parks, Niagara Falls Curling Club   To read the full report to learn more about why bringing sport events to our community matters, click here: https://lnkd.in/ewpJ3cEF