Youth Sport Summit 2024

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Thank you!

On April 24th The Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport, in partnership with YouthREX, hosted our first Youth Sport Summit!

Over 90 researchers, students, and community leaders in sport and physical activity attended. Thank you to all of those who attended and made the day such a success!

Stay tuned for more from CHYDS in the future!

Update from the Youth Sport Summit 2024

These articles build on insights shared at the Youth Sport Summit 2024, hosted by the Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport at Brock University, and reflects research and discussions presented during the event, hosted by Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC).

McFadden, T. (2024). Team Unbreakable: The transformative power of running for youth mental health. Retrieved from https://sirc.ca/articles/team-unbreakable-the-transformative-power-of-running-for-youth-mental-health/

Penrose, C. (2024). Leveling the playing field: Accessibility in youth basketball. Retrieved from https://sirc.ca/articles/leveling-the-playing-field-accessibility-in-youth-basketball/

Sabiston, C., Gollish, S., & Coulbeck, S. (2024). ReThink Sport: Building an inclusive and equitable future for youth sports in Canada. Retrieved from https://sirc.ca/articles/rethink-sport-building-an-inclusive-and-equitable-future-for-youth-sports-in-canada/

McLoughlin, E. (2024). The state of coaching sport: Landmark report reveals new insights and data. Retrieved from https://sirc.ca/articles/the-state-of-coaching-sport-landmark-report-reveals-new-insights-and-data/

Check out some photos from the day!

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Workshop with attendees and main presenter
Corliss Bean (Director of CHYDS) Presents gift to keynote speaker Marco Di Buono
Podium presentation by Professor and Researcher, Nathan Hall
Child athlete gives presentation with researcher
two presenters from LayUp Basketball give podium presentation
two presenters from the City of Hamilton give podium presentation
Corliss Bean (Director of CHYDS) opening the Summit
Marco Di Buono from Canadian Tire Jumpstart giving keynote presentation
Dean Kriellaars from University of Manitoba giving keynote presentation