Rugby Canada announces webinar on World Rugby Activate program
Preventative exercise program reduces risk of concussion by 29-60 per cent
Vancouver, BC – June 29, 2020: Rugby Canada has announced an addition to their webinar series, featuring online sessions led by distinguished members of the national rugby scene. The unique sessions are a great opportunity for the Canadian rugby community to engage and learn, during these unprecedented times.
The World Rugby Activate program is an evidence-based injury prevention exercise program that can easily be integrated into training sessions. It has been shown to reduce the risk of soft tissue injuries by 20-46 percent and the risk of concussions by 29-60 percent. The session will be delivered by Mike Hislop of World Rugby. Register here
Webinars are available to rewatch online on Rugby Canada’s YouTube Channel.
All webinars are free and open to ALL – coachers, players, match officials, managers, administrators and fans.
For questions, contact Paul Hunter (phunter@rugby.ca) or Nathan Abdelnour (nabdelnour@rugby.ca).
World Rugby Activate Program
Matt Hislop – Technical Services Researcher, World Rugby
Thursday, July 2, 2020, 12pm PT / 3pm ET
Past Sessions (available on demand here)
Trends of International Rugby w/ Kingsley Jones – Head Coach, Canada Men’s XV
Original air date: Thursday, March 26
Principles of Defence w/ Jamie Cudmore – Head Coach, Rugby Canada Pacific Pride Development Academy
Original air date:
(English) Tuesday, March 31
(French) Tuesday, April 7
Role of a Team Manager & Tour Organization w/ Alana Gattinger – Operations Manager, National Senior Men’s Rugby
Original air date: Thursday, April 9 |
Principles of Analysis w/ Calum Ramsay – Head of Performance Analysis
Original air date: Tuesday, April 14 |
Coaching the Offensive Breakdown w/ Dave Butcher – Men’s Rugby Head Coach, Queens University
Original air date: Thursday, April 16
Transition from International Player to Referee w/ Julianne Zussman – World Rugby International Referee, Former Canada Women’s 15s and 7s Player
Original air date: Tuesday, April 21
The Toronto Arrows: A New Professional Pathway for Canada w/ Mark Winokur, Chris Silverthorn, and Aaron Carpenter
Original air date: Thursday, April 23
Successful Event Organization w/ Jennifer Smart – Director of Events Rugby Canada
Original Air Date: Tuesday, April 28
Trends and Skill Development in the Women’s Game
Colette McCauley – Head Coach, University of Guelph
Maria Gallo – Assistant Coach, University of British Columbia; Assistant Coach , NSWT
Brittany Waters – Head Coach, University of Victoria
Inclusive Rugby
LeeAnn Napiorkowski – Head Coach, Carleton Ravens Men’s Rugby; Founder of Ottawa Mixed Ability Rugby
Aired Thursday 14th May 2020
Principles of Attack
Henry Paul – Head Coach, Canada’s Men’s Sevens Team
Thursday 21st, May 2020, 3pm PT / 6pm ET
Team Culture and World Cup Experiences (in French)
Francois Ratier – Executive Director, Rugby Québec
Thursday 28th, May 2020, 3pm PT / 6pm ET
Life Off the Pitch: Adapting to Current Realities
Carolyn Mcewen – Instructor, School of Kinesiology UBC
Sommer Christie – Postdoctoral Fellow, McGill University/Mental Performance Consultant, Canadian Sport Psychology Association
Thursday, June 4, 2020, 3pm PT / 6pm ET
Jocelyn Barrieau – Head Coach , Concordia University
Aired Thursday, 7th May 2020
Formal & Informal Professional Development
Andy Pilmer – Teacher, John Abbott College/Assistant Coach, Concordia University
Beth Barz – Teacher, Katarokwi Learning Centre/Mentor/Facilitator, Canadian Sport Institute – Ontario/Assistant Coach, RMC Men’s Rugby/Master Coach Developer
Jackie Tittley – Manager of Training and Education, Rugby Canada
Original air date: Thursday, June 11, 2020
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