Grassroots and Recreational Archives

Lara stands with one elbow on a table and her fist under her chin. She looks out the window, reflecting. Opportunities. Spark Solutions.

Identifying Opportunities, Even in the Darkness

We can find opportunities anywhere we look, even in the darkness. I describe how we can turn the Hockey Canada scandal into an opportunity to improve how we deliver sport.

A young male stands with his back to the camera, holding a camera. They are wearing a red shirt that says "Volunteer" on the back and a red hat. Converting Youth Athletes to Volunteers. Spark Solutions.

Converting Youth Athletes to Volunteers

Many sport clubs struggle to find enough volunteers but have an untapped resource in youth athletes. This article offers 4 tips for consideration when converting youth athletes to volunteers.

Celebrating KidSport

The Article Discusses What KidSport Is, Why Sport Is Important For Kids And What KidSport Does So All Kids Can Play.

A golf referee sits, in a golf cart on a golf course, with a medical face mask on. COVID-19's Impact on Sport Delivery. Spark Solutions.

COVID-19’s Impact on Sport Delivery in Saskatchewan – Part 3

In the final part of this 3 part series, we learn about the insights that five Saskatchewan sports have gained as a result of the pandemic.

Six volleyball athletes pose for a picture. All six athletes are masked. COVID-19's Impact on Sport Delivery. Spark Solutions.

COVID-19’s Impact on Sport Delivery in Saskatchewan – Part 2

In Part 2 of this 3 part series, we learn about the impact the pandemic has had on five sports in Saskatchewan.

A crowd of parents sit socially distanced on the side of a football field. COVID-19's Impact on Sport Delivery. Spark Solutions.

COVID-19’s Impact on Sport Delivery in Saskatchewan – Part 1

We’re now a year into this pandemic and sports have had to make massive changes in order to adapt. This week, we look at the changes five Saskatchewan sports have had to make to deliver their sports, which is Part 1 of a 3 Part series.

A team of trans athletes stand in a group on hockey ice. They wear blue and pink uniforms, helmets, and hockey equipment. Trans Athletes. Spark Solutions

Creating Better Sport Environments for Trans Athletes

Trans athletes often face exclusionary and discriminatory practices when participating in sport. This week we discuss some of the best practices sport organizations can implement to create more inclusive organizations for trans athletes.

A headline about Safe Sport. It says "National Sport Organization Safe Sport Working Group presents consensus statements on pan-Canadian Safe Sport as the prevention of abuse and harassment. Safe Sport. Spark Solutions.

What’s the Big Deal About Safe Sport

What’s the big deal about safe sport? This article digs into rampant concerns of abuse and hazing in sport and what the sport community is doing to create safe sport.

Participant-Centred Decision Making

Participant-centred decision making is a values based approach to running a sport organization. Learn more about this philosophy and where to begin with implementing it.

Rethinking Athlete Programming After COVID-19

Rethinking athlete programming after COVID-19, in order to retain your current athletes and attract new ones.

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