Sportopia

Sport Law

The team at Sport Law is committed to uplifting the sector, and we want to do our part by offering candid conversations on the current state of sport and share our insights to better address issues related to governance, safe sport, leadership challenges, trends in human relations and so much more. Partners Steve Indig and Dina Bell-Laroche will be co-hosting the bi-weekly conversations, spending 30 minutes on topics affecting the sport sector with a view of leaving listeners more informed and confident to tackle some of the issues affecting sport. In addition, Sportopia will be a gathering place to invite other thought leaders who are committed to elevating the sport sector. The podcast is meant to answer burning questions from sport leaders, so we are inviting listeners to share ideas for future topics and to ask questions you’d like for us to tackle. Starting next week, listen and submit questions and comments via email and social media (@sportlawca) to have your say in conversations about healthy, human sport! For all the updates be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media! 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 peoples and their cultures. Please note: Some episodes may deal with potentially sensitive content that some may find difficult. If that is true for you, remember that you can reach out to a trusted advisor or a certified mental health professional. We also have resources on our website that you may find helpful. read less

Episode 10 - Finding the right Directors for your sport organization
6d ago
Episode 10 - Finding the right Directors for your sport organization
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode kicks off a conversation about how to find the right Directors for your Board and the implications of being a Director. For this episode, we welcome Mike Bruni, KC, Barrister and Solicitor, as well as the recent Nominations Committee Chair for Hockey Canada. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, alongside Mike, this podcast explores considerations for sport organizations in seeking new members for their Board of Directors, the nomination process, and what it means to be a Director in sport today. Check out more blogs and learning opportunities from Sport Law to learn more: Towards Generative GovernanceRecruiting the Best Takes EffortInspired Governance – A Way Forward for Sport LeadersE-Learning Modules - Governance Essentials from Sport Law and CCES 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, and Mike Bruni Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca About Mike Bruni KC, Barrister and SolicitorMike is a lawyer for over 44 years currently with the firm Bruni Law in Calgary. Prior to this was General Counsel and Board Member for the Alberta Utility and Energy Regulator which included heading up realignment and governance initiatives. Parallel to his professional career, Mike has contributed 35 plus years as a volunteer with numerous not-for-profit organizations including many sport organizations. Some of which included Chair of Hockey Canada, President of Hockey Alberta, COC and IIHF NSO Representative, member of the IIHF Disciplinary Committee and numerous other committees including several nominating committees most recently the chair of Hockey Canada Nominating Committee. He served two 3 years terms as a board member on the SDRCC. Mike continues to act as an advisor on governance matters as a volunteer and as an advocate for cultural evolution toward respect, safety, and fun in all activities both in sport and professionally and has headed many initiatives locally, provincially and nationally in that regard.
Episode 7 - Taking our safe sport commitments to the next level
11-04-2023
Episode 7 - Taking our safe sport commitments to the next level
Please note: This episode deals with potentially sensitive content that some may find difficult. If that is true for you, remember that you can reach out to a trusted advisor or a certified mental health professional. We also have resources on our website that you may find helpful. Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode explores the current landscape of safe sport. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this podcast discusses what is commonly being labelled as “safe sport”. This episode features Will Russell, a member of the Sport Law legal team, who has spent the last year supporting organizations as they navigate the implementation of the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC) and creating the framework of a safe sport culture. Together, they discuss how the Canadian sport sector moves beyond “safe sport” to thriving sport. Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: A Journey to Safe and Thriving SportHow Learning from others Can Help to Ensure Safe Sport PracticesGenerative TensionA Public Accounting is Needed to Save Sport Learn more about Will Russell. 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, and Will Russell Producer: Taylor Matthews  Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca
Special Episode: Hope on the Horizon Tour
22-03-2023
Special Episode: Hope on the Horizon Tour
Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This special episode shares a special announcement. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, alongside Karri Dawson of the CCES, share the news of the Hope on the Horizon Tour. In collaboration with several sport partners, Sport Law and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) will be 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. Check out more blogs from Sport Law to learn more: The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport and Sport Law Announce the Hope on the Horizon TourSport Law Blog - Still HopefulSport Law Blog – Hope on the HorizonSport 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! Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche, Steve Indig, and Karri Dawson Producer: Taylor Matthews   Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca More About Karri DawsonKarri Dawson is the Executive Director of Values-Based Sport at the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Sport Administration from Laurentian University and has more than 25 years of professional experience. Karri has managed corporate sponsorships, philanthropic donations, and community engagement programs at all levels of sport in Canada. She is most passionate about fostering a fair, safe, accessible, and inclusive sport experience that maximizes the personal and social benefits for all participants. Currently, Karri leads a diverse team that works to activate a values-based approach to sport through True Sport; examines ethical issues that threaten the integrity of sport; and develops education to support athletes and promote clean sport. Karri has been an active member of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Education Committee for six years and gives back to the domestic sport community through mentorship and volunteering on numerous workgroups and committees.