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Unsung and Under Pressure: Why Sport Needs Its Officials Now More Than Ever  

The moment the final whistle blows, most eyes are on the players. But behind every fair call and safe play stands someone often overlooked: the official.  On April 17, 2025, National Officials Day offered an important opportunity to recognize the dedication and passion of officials, referees, and judges who play a pivotal role in the…

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Unsung and Under Pressure: Why Sport Needs Its Officials Now More Than Ever  
July 21, 2025
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Debra Gassewitz
The moment the final whistle blows, most eyes are on the players. But behind every fair call and safe play stands someone often overlooked: the official.  On April 17, 2025, National Officials Day offered an important opportunity to recognize the...
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Who is Coaching Who: The Emotional Intelligence Playbook  
July 21, 2025
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Jennifer Johnson
You run a high-energy drill. You repeat an instruction, again. You urge the team to reset and refocus but nothing’s clicking. You’re left wondering: Why aren’t they getting it? These moments are invitations to pause and reflect on how you’re...
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Behind the Whistle: Spotlighting Women Who Call the Game 
July 21, 2025
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Meghan Beland
The Spark  In January 2025, She is Active New Brunswick launched Behind the Whistle, a storytelling series that showcases women officials from across the province. What began as a routine social media post celebrating 3 basketball officials for their recent...
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Coaching
Indigenous

From Wrestler to Coach: Taylor McPherson’s Path of Purpose and Indigenous Pride 
July 21, 2025
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Paula Baker
When Taylor McPherson first stepped onto a wrestling mat in Grade 7, she wasn’t dreaming of national titles, international tournaments, or coaching accolades. She was answering the call of her Grade 5 teacher, Mr. Watts, a man built like a...
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Calling the Shots: How Youth Sport Officials are Leading 
July 21, 2025
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Katie Thompson
They may not have the loudest voices in the gym or the biggest presence on the field—but these teens are calling the shots, literally. At this year’s Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Awards, 3 under-18 officials were recognized for stepping up...
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The illusion of equality: Why gender parity in Canadian sport remains a distant goal 
July 16, 2025
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Paula Baker
When Dr. Guylaine Demers talks about gender equality in Canadian sport, she does so with the precision of an academic, the passion of an advocate, and the realism of someone who has spent more than 3 decades inside the system. ...
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On the sidelines but central: The powerful role parents play in youth sport
July 2, 2025
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Paula Baker
Anyone who has ever sat through a rainy Saturday soccer match or juggled dinner schedules to accommodate volleyball practice knows that youth sport doesn’t happen without parents. They are the chauffeurs, cheerleaders, fundraisers, and sometimes, the most vocal critics on...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Indigenous
Para Sport

Breaking Ice: Connecting Indigenous Culture and Sport Through Blind Hockey 
June 25, 2025
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Paula Baker
In partnership with Canadian Blind Hockey  June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect on the strength, resilience, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It’s also a time to acknowledge the gaps that still exist,...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth

Why kids quit sports and what keeps them playing 
June 18, 2025
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Paula Baker
If you’ve ever watched a 9-year-old happily chase a soccer ball, only to see that same kid quit sports entirely by the time they reach adolescence? If so, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, this reflects a common trend in Canada, and...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
High Performance

At the crossroads of elite athlete and dad: Male athletes’ experiences navigating parenthood
June 11, 2025
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Sydney Smith, Francine Darroch, & Audrey Giles
There has been a longstanding perception that pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood mark the end of an elite athlete’s career in sport. Over the last few years, many researchers, advocates, and athletes themselves have gone to great lengths in challenging this...
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