The author discusses the rise of violence in sports and attempts to define the concept of "aggression". He distinguishes between agression and assertiveness and examines the role of the coach in modi...

This document outlines the City of Kitchener's policies on appropriate behaviour, vandalism, littering, harassment etc.

This article proposes a definition of violence and discusses how to determine what steps need to be taken to create appropriate legislation to prevent violence in sport.

The "Spirit of Sport" campaign aims to emphasize the positive aspects of sport such as effort, determination, mastering new skills and striving for personal excellence. A checklist is given for part...

The authors outline a scenario where a child is intimidated and demoralized by criticism by his coach and peers, and they talk of the unfortunate tendency for coaches to encourage children to win at a...

The Interagency Committee for Fair and Safe Play is working with a few selected communities to plan and undertake innovative approaches which will reduce injuries and promote fair play among children ...

Provides an overview of an exciting research project studying the attitudes and the behaviors of athletes and parents concerning fair play was recently completed by the Culture, Recreation and Lotteri...

A code of ethics for officials with respect to fair play.

A coach has many roles to play and numerous tasks to perform. None is more important than the tremendous responsibility of developing an athlete's sense of fair play. This booklet will help coaches to...

includes Points for Parents About: Teens and Injuries Teens and Violence Prevention Teens and Cigarettes Teens and Alcohol Teens and Illicit Drugs Teens and Depression Teens and Sex Teens and...

This report provides the Academy's medical input into the growing controversy in Canadian society regarding the issue of violence in the game of ice hockey and its impact on player safety.

This is a summary of a survey undertaken by the Ontario MCTR to assess the degree to which the problem of violent behaviour in recreational environments existed in Ontario. A questionnaire was distri...

Part of the Gymnastics Ontario Risk Management Handbook, this document includes sections on dress code, curfew, travel accomodation, banned substances, vandalism, sportsmanship and harassment.

Bibliography of materials on how professional sports and the Olympics are covered in newspapers, magazines and on television. Issues such as the differences between the portrayal of male and female a...

A bibliography on violence and aggression in sport with particular reference to hockey, soccer and football.

A case study is given of an incident where two students became involved in a physical fight after an argument during a school hockey game. One student was badly injured and laid criminal charges and t...