In this episode, Sean and Scott are joined by Curling Canada CEO Katherine Henderson to talk about the new diversity and inclusivity initiatives announced last month. They talk about the program's background, the consultation process, and efforts to diversify curling and both the rec and elite levels. You can find more info on the initiatives here: https://www.curling.ca/diversity-inclusivity/
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In this special collaboration with the History Slam Podcast from Activehistory.ca, Sean talks with Ornella Nzindukiyimana of St. Francis Xavier University about the intersection of sports, politics, and race. They discuss the recent protests in professional sports, the role of amateur sports in shaping identities, and how sports can create more inclusive spaces.
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Chad McMullan of the Rocks and Rings program. They talk about getting kids interested in curling, diversifying the sport, and how curling clubs can reach out to attract new players. Visit them at https://rocksandrings.com/
In this episode, we talk with Kerry Galusha and Andrew Paris about their experiences in curling, ensuring an inclusive atmosphere at curling facilities, and marketing the game to diverse communities.
This week's episode is a roundtable discussion on diversity in curling, featuring Auria Moore and Porsche Stephenson from USA Curling and Jason Chang, the men's skip of Team Hong Kong.