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Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideAuthor: ISCA
A thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of sports, technology, and human potential. Heavy Or Not delves deeper into social issues, such as access to sports, cost of wellness, the impact of technology, and the importance of community engagement. Heavy Or Not incorporates the evolving role of A.I. in sports training, exploring both the benefits and potential drawbacks of this technology. The show integrates valuable educational content on swimming techniques, water safety, and environmental issues, making it more than just a sports drama. From the gritty pools of Pittsburgh to the ambitious rebuild of the Salmon Arm Aquatic Centre in BC, Canada, to the elite ISCA meets of Florida, this inspiring series follows a diverse cast of coaches and swimmers as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of competitive swimming. Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Sports, Swimming Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Sports Reform: Unraveling Canada’s Fragmented Sports System: Funding, Governance, and the Push for Safe Sport
Episode 51
Thursday, 4 September, 2025
From Broken Networks to Unified Protection: Reforming Canada’s Sport Landscape for All Participants In this episode of Heavy or Not – Season 2 - #51 we report on Canada’s fragmented sports system, its chronic funding gaps, and why safe sport is now the top priority. We also examine the current complaint mechanisms and explore concrete proposals for a unified, safer future. How Canada’s multi‑layered sport governance (federal, provincial, NSOs, CSOs) creates funding and safety challenges. The link between chronic under‑funding, the “Own the Podium” model, and rising abuse scandals. Existing safe‑sport frameworks (SDRCC, OSIC, CCES) and critical gaps such as legal aid and mental‑health support. Prevention tools in play: the Rule of Two, background screening, and education/training programs. Proposed reforms: a centralized sport entity, stronger governance code, and three options for a national safe‑sport complaint authority. Canada issued a report and is working to unpack problems and find more comprehensive solutions to benefit all citizens.
