Sportopia

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, continue their series of making examples of Exemplars. This week’s exemplar is Shauna Bookal. Shauna is the President and CEO of Inclusion in Canadian Sport Network (ICSN) an organization committed to the empowerment of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) within the Canadian amateur sports community. Listen in as Shauna shares the importance of representation and being a femtor, as well as some of the initiatives she’s implemented through ICSN, to increase BIPOC representation in sport. Check out these blogs and resources to learn more about the topic: Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Sport LawLeaders as Catalysts for Meaningful Change - Sport LawBeyond Cultural Competence – Sport LawInclusion in Canadian Sports Network Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, are so pleased to welcome this week’s leadership exemplar Carey Calder. Carey is a Senior executive and proud Anishinaabe member of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sand Point First Nation) with 20 years management experience in Indigenous not-for-profit organizations at the local, provincial and national levels. Join us as Carey shares her thoughts on hiring and collaborating with First Nation people and businesses. Check out these blogs and resources to learn more about the topic: Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Sport LawLeaders as Catalysts for Meaningful Change - Sport LawBeyond Cultural Competence – Sport Law Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, are joined by Team Member, Stephanie Potter. Stephanie is a trained researcher and coach, whose passion is to support wellness in the workplace. Stephanie applies values-based principles and comprehensive change management processes to support individuals and teams to foster well-being. Listen in as our team explores the essential factors that drive healthy workplace cultures and why it is essential for leaders to measure the lived experience of their people. Check out these blogs and resources to learn more about the topic:  https://sportlaw.ca/measuring-workplace-happiness-it-makes-good-business-sense/https://sportlaw.ca/measuring-what-matters-most-how-cultural-intelligence-will-elevate-sport/https://sportlaw.ca/right-to-disconnect/https://sportlaw.ca/lightening-our-load/What is workplace wellbeing? 13 Factors: Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace - Mental Health Commission of CanadaSelf-check: Continuum Self-Check - Opening MindsEmployer/Manager actions: Mental Health Strategy for High-Performance Sport in Canada (EN) - 2021.pdf - Google DriveWhat can we do: practical actions Home - Workplace Strategies for Mental Health We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week was centered on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity. Mental Health Week - CMHA National Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca   The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, are digging into a topic near and dear to them focusing on how to fuel cultures of trust. They know that so often, when trust is low, everything slows down and the cost goes up. When trust levels are high, teams can travel faster, together, and the cost goes down. Clearly, there is an economic incentive for leaders to both measure and invest in high trust environments. Listen in as Steve and Dina explore trust or what Steven Covey calls, “the glue of life”. Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic: Restoring Trust: How Measuring Culture Will Help Elevate SportTrust: The One Thing That Makes Anything PossibleSport Leaders RetreatSport Law and NOVA Global Committed to Elevating Sport Inner GameSport Culture Index Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

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Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, lead a discussion with special guests Angela Crowther and Katelynn Ramage from KidSport BC. Both guests share a belief that everyone should have the opportunity to access and participate in sport. The podcast looks at how KidSport supports families in need, why it’s important for children to get involved in community sport and how listeners can support the cause. Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, host Dina Bell-Laroche leads a discussion with Team Member and Leadership Coach, Lauren Brett and special guest Ed Van Hoof, Head National Team Coach for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics at Gymnastics Canada. The pair share why they believe it is critically important to intentionally Design your Team’s Alliance to both ensure effective communications and to proactively prevent issues from arising. Designing Team Alliance is a Sport Law Program that we’ve created to foster healthy and holistic coach athlete relationships. Listen in as we discuss the evolving relationships between athletes and coaches and the move towards more open, values-based interactions. Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic: Taking Coaches to the Next Level – What I learned from Coaching CoachesEmotional Intelligence – The Secret ingredient to a fulfilling lifeCoaching by ValuesInto the Deep: Accessing the Fifth Dimension Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Host: Dina Bell-Laroche Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, co-hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig share their views on how best to engage your people in a conversation on mission critical values.  With Dina’s book, Values-in-Action as a guide, Steve and Dina offer a step by step approach to help organizations activate their values. Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic: Management by Values: A new way of doing business in Canadian SportManage your Risks by Managing by ValuesValues…Let’s Get Personal Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche & Steve Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, Team Members Kathy Hare and Robin Witty, join hosts Steve Indig and Dina Bell-Laroche to talk about the F Word – Fraud! They share examples of workplace fraud, and the impact it has had both financially and emotionally on the affected organizations. The pair also share some easy steps leaders can take to prevent financial losses.  Check out the blogs to learn more on the topic: https://sportlaw.ca/financial-literacy-what-is-it-and-who-needs-it/https://sportlaw.ca/staying-on-the-lookout-for-fraud-some-risk-management-advice/https://sportlaw.ca/the-f-word/ Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media at communications@sportlaw.ca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, co-hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig chat with Team Member, Kristin Noonan on how sport leaders can take practical steps to implement and activate their Safe Sport commitment with a goal of not only reducing harm but as importantly, creating a fun and positive culture for all participants. Tune in as Kristin offers tangible solutions to activating safe sport commitments. Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic: Off Duty Conduct and Safe Sport: What is the Scope of your Code of ConductA Journey to Safe and Thriving SportHow Learning from others Can Help to Ensure Safe Sport PracticesGenerative TensionA Public Accounting is Needed to Save Sport Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche & Steve Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Sportopia Episode 25: Trans and Non-binary Participant Inclusion   Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, Social Scientist, Kai Scott, joins co-hosts Steve Indig and Dina Bell-Laroche to talk about trans and non-binary participant inclusion in sport. Kai is the co-founder of TransFocus, whose aim is to create greater inclusion of gender diversity in organizational cultures and structures. Join, Kai, Dina and Steve, to learn how your organization can take proactive steps to create welcoming recreational and sport environments for everyone. Check out these articles to learn more on the topic: An Update on Transgender Issues in SportCreating Inclusive environments for Trans participants in Canadian Sport-Practice and PolicySeveral TransFocus blogs on different topics relevant to sport, such as inclusive forms, washroom/change rooms, and gender categories Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media at communications@sportlaw.ca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Robin Witty Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Episode 24: What is our vision of Sport 2.0 Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about the big idea that led to the creation of the podcast in the first place – a re-imagined sport system that we are calling Sport 2.0.  Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode asks, if we were to give birth to a new sport system what would it look like?  Join Steve and Dina as they discuss what’s required to create a values-based, inclusive, human-centered and well-resourced 21st Century sport system.   Check out more blogs and resources from Sport Law to learn more: Sport Law Blog – Towards Sport 2.0 – A Renaissance for Canadian Sport (Part 1) (Part 2)Sport Law Blog – Re-Imagining Sport (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3)   Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Robin Witty  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode is a recap of Sport Law’s favourite podcast episodes from 2023. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this final episode provides a reflection on the challenges faced by sport leaders as well as our hopes for greater collaboration in 2024 as we collectively move towards Sport 2.0.  Check out these blogs to learn more:  Blog – Towards Sport 2.0 – A renaissance for Canadian Sport Blog – Towards Sport 2.0 – A renaissance for Canadian Sport: Part 2  Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks when we kick off Season 2!  Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Robin Witty   Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca   The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these Firs

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about how amalgamating sport organizations could benefit the sport system. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode brings an abundant mindset where our hosts discuss amalgamating sport organizations to make the sport experience better for participants. Throughout the episode, our hosts discuss the potential benefits of amalgamation, the reasons why amalgamations may fail or why sport leaders are skeptical about amalgamating, and why this is a critical piece in re-imagining the sport system. Check out more blogs and resources from Sport Law to learn more: Sport Law Blog – Aligning our sport system, a not so radical ideaSport Law Blog – Re-imagining sport, the conversation continuesSport Law Workshop – Reciprocation: How NSOs, PTSOs, and Clubs Can Build Better RelationshipsPrevious Sportopia Episode – How many p’s are there in system integration? Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about inviting parents and guardians into the sport experience. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode includes both their professional and personal experiences to talk about the role that parents and guardians play in the sport experiences of their children. Throughout the episode, our hosts discuss how parents can contribute to positive sport experiences for their children and how sport organizations can support and invite parents in to foster positive sport environments with high trust. Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: Advocating for a Quality Sport EnvironmentOff Duty Conduct and Safe Sport: What is the scope of your Code of Conduct?Still HopefulA Call to Inspired ActionTrust – The One Thing That Makes Anything Possible As well, here is some additional information related to our conversation today: The Ride Home by True SportRespect in Sport for Parents Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation to introduce the idea of creating cultures of belonging in sport. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode flies at 30,000 feet to look at the systemic ways to enable cultures of belonging. Throughout the episode, our hosts discuss the legal and leadership practices that lead to cultures of belonging in sport. Our commitment is to continue this conversation with a series of follow-up episodes where we bring in guests with different lived experiences to talk about the practical realities of being inclusive. Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: Blog – Understanding our social location to forge stronger connectionsBlog – Mentoring, femtoring, and beyondBlog – Making better decisions – Why having multiple perspectives reduces riskBlog – Updates to Ontario employment standards impact for sport organizationsCustom Workshop – Daring Leadership: Living into your values Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation to demystify litigation processes in sport. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode welcomes Sport Law Team Member, Michelle Kropp, LL. B., to talk about how litigation can happen within our sport system. Michelle has been a member of the Sport Law team since 2020 and advises a diverse client base, including various not-for-profit and sports organizations, during dispute proceedings as well as providing guidance on general governance issues. Throughout the episode, our hosts ask Michelle to share her experiences as a litigator, how being trauma informed can support these processes, and some of the common themes she sees in her work. Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: Blog – Demystifying Legal Process in SportBlog –Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and New BeginningsBlog –Doing Law Differently, in the Best Interest of SportWorkshop – Hot Legal Topics Learn more about Michelle Kropp. Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Guest: Michelle Kropp Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This special two-part episode shares an update from the Hope on the Horizon Tour and welcomes several special guests. In collaboration with several sport partners, Sport Law and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) are hosting legal and leadership workshops across the country to increase the capacity of sport leaders to manage the complexities of leading an ethically driven and legally sound sport organization. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, alongside Karri Dawson of the CCES, the first part of this episode shares an update the Hope on the Horizon Tour as we head into the fall. During the second part of this episode, Dina welcomes provincial and territorial hosts of the Hope on the Horizon Tour from our first three stops in PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Northwest Territories. Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: Sport Law News – Hope on the Horizon Tour: Sport leaders speak up for a modern sport systemSport Law Blog - Still HopefulSport Law Blog – Hope on the HorizonSportopia Special Episode – Hope on the Horizon AnnouncementSport Law and CCES Course - Governance Essentials Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca and @ethicsinsport to learn more about the Hope on the Horizon Tour! Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Guests: Karri Dawson (Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport), Troy Croft (Sport NL), Gemma Koughan (Sport PEI), and Spider Jones (Sport North) Producer: Taylor Matthews  The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about the gift of feedback. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode talks about the importance of giving thoughtful feedback and the impact that feedback can have. Throughout the episode, our hosts talk about how you can prepare to give feedback as a leader or coach, the importance of trust in giving feedback, and more! Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: Beyond Binary World Views (Part 1) (Part 2)Generative TensionMentoring, Femtoring, and BeyondStart with Heart Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.  Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.

Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about the realities of risk management. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode covers how you can identify, assess, manage, monitor, and communicate risk within your sport organization. Throughout the episode, our hosts talk about how values come into play when talking about managing risk and how the current sport system is amplifying risks for leaders, coaches, volunteers, and athletes.  Check out more blogs and learning opportunities from Sport Law to learn more: Blog – Smart Tips for Risk ManagementBlog – Manage your Risks by Managing by ValuesBlog –Managing Risks Makes Good Business SenseBlog –Managing Risk Through Purposeful CommunicationCustom Workshop – Managing Risk Email us at hello@sportlaw.ca or contact us on social media @sportlawca to let us know what you want us to discuss next. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned for new episodes every two weeks!  Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca The Sportopia Podcast is recorded on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We wish to thank these First Peoples who continue to live on these lands and care for them, and whose relationship with these lands existed from time immemorial. We are grateful to have the opportunity to live, work, and play on these lands.   Sport Law is committed to recognizing, supporting, and advocating for reconciliation in Canada and to actively work against colonialism by amplifying Indigenous voices and increasing our own understanding of local Indigenous people and their cultures.