Welcome to the 2023 Sport Leadership Summit, a webinar series hosted by Sport North. The Sport Leadership Summit presents opportunities to hear from experts and thought leaders on topics that aim to promote long-term sport participation in safe, supportive environments. From fostering safe sport environments and increasing sport participation to supporting mental health and leading culture change in sport, the 2023 series has something for every athlete, parent, coach, team manager, or sport administrator. Join us to develop the tools and strategies you need to optimize the sport experience for everyone in your sport!
SAFE(GUARDING) SPORT ENVIRONMENTS: WHAT EVERY SPORT PARTICIPANT NEEDS TO KNOW
WEDNESDAY APRIL 19, 2023 - 12 PM MST
This session explores Safe Sport: how to use the Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM) as a tool for prevention, psychological safety and the role of the coach, psychosocial factors that influence coach development, and opportunities of a new rights-based approach to sport protection.
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INCREASING SPORT PARTICIPATION
FRIDAY APRIL 21, 2023 - 12 PM MST
How do we grow participation in sport? This session will cover the positive and challenging aspects of participation in sport, the role that coaches and parents play, and how we can embrace positive youth development.
SPEAKERS:
Leisha Strachan, Damien Healy
MENTAL HEALTH IS OUR SPORT
TUESDAY APRIL 25, 2023 - 7 PM MST
There have been many challenges in reaching youth and understanding their Mental Health journey, we now have many resources. Join in on the discussion on the CAC's Mental Health & Sport Resource Hub, best practices, and the role trauma, culture, geography, and social media plays in adolescent mental health.
SPEAKERS:
Peter Niedre, Andrea Johnson, Monique Smith
LEADING CULTURE CHANGE
THURSDAY APRIL 27, 2023 - 7 PM MST
Shifting cultures from toxic to thriving. Join us, as Olympian Allison Forsyth leads the discussion on bringing the real conversation to lead real change in sport and recreation.
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