Episodes

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, speak with Tracy Vaillancourt. Tracy is the Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention and a full professor in Counselling Psychology at the University of Ottawa. Listen in as she defines bullying and provides practical ways to combat it in sport.

    Check out this blog to learn more about the topic:

    https://sportlaw.ca/discussion-paper-on-abuse-harassment-and-bullying-in-sport/https://sportlaw.ca/news-item/sport-law-and-respect-group-stand-united-in-support-of-values-driven-sport/https://sportlaw.ca/our-2019-wish-list-for-safe-respectful-and-thriving-sport-environments/https://sportlaw.ca/harassment-in-sport-blog-series-blog-three-looking-ahead/

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, speak with Oliver Scholfield, Olympian and current Executive Director of Racing to Zero. Listen in as they discuss the impact of climate change on the wellbeing of participants and the planet. You will leave feeling educated on how sport leaders can implement climate change action plans and inspired to reach out to Racing to Zero for ways you can proactively tackle climate change.

    Check out this blog to learn more about the topic:

    https://sportlaw.ca/news-item/sport-law-proudly-partners-with-racing-to-zero/

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

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  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, dig into the Ontario Not for Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). They explore some of the most important sections of the Act, some of the challenges for our clients, and how Sport Law can assist nonprofit sport organizations to ensure they comply with the legislation.

    Check out these blogs and resources to learn more about the topic:

    https://sportlaw.ca/the-ontario-not-for-profit-corporations-act-onca-to-become-law-on-october-19-2021/https://sportlaw.ca/onca-update-whats-new-for-ontario-sport-organizations/

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, speak with Andrew Poulton, Vice-President of Sectors, with Markel Canada on some of the important insurance trends that sport leaders need to know. In addition, the trio discuss how proactive solutions reduce risks, forge trust and improve the experience for participants.

    Check out these blogs and resources to learn more about the topic:

    https://sportlaw.ca/news-item/markel-canada-welcomes-sport-law-and-the-canadian-centre-for-ethics-in-sport-for-the-hope-on-the-horizon-tour/https://sportlaw.ca/news-item/cces-and-sport-law-to-share-impact-of-the-hope-on-the-horizon-tour-and-markel-canada-announces-new-program-to-enhance-the-insurance-needs-of-sport-organizations/https://sportlaw.ca/news-item/markel-inc-and-sport-law-join-forces-to-provide-value-added-legal-and-support-services-to-sport-organizations/

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, speak with Godzspeed founder Thomas Cumberbatch exploring how brand work is soul work. Listen in as Thomas shares his journey from football player to founder and the lessons, he’s accrued along the way to strengthen culture.

    Check out these blogs and resources to learn more about the topic:

    https://sportlaw.ca/tapping-the-performance-potential-of-your-organizations-values/https://sportlaw.ca/emotionally-intelligent-leaders-ways-to-unleash-your-organizations-full-leadership-potential/https://sportlaw.ca/calling-all-sport-executives-to-hone-their-leadership-skills/https://sportlaw.ca/accessing-our-zones-of-genius/

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, share their thoughts on self-care and how important it is for leaders to model a healthy way of being. Listen in as they discuss why self-care is so important, and some of the latest trends to ensure work-life balance.

    Check out these blogs and resources to learn more about the topic:

    https://sportlaw.ca/lightening-our-load/https://sportlaw.ca/accessing-our-zones-of-genius/https://sportlaw.ca/webinar/restorative-circles/https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/04/feature-imperative-self-carehttps://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/employee-relations/work-life-balance-to-work-life-integration

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, continue their series of making examples of Exemplars. This week’s exemplar is Shauna Bookal. Shauna is the President and CEO of Inclusion in Canadian Sport Network (ICSN) an organization committed to the empowerment of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) within the Canadian amateur sports community. Listen in as Shauna shares the importance of representation and being a femtor, as well as some of the initiatives she’s implemented through ICSN, to increase BIPOC representation in sport.

    Check out these blogs and resources to learn more about the topic:

    Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Sport LawLeaders as Catalysts for Meaningful Change - Sport LawBeyond Cultural Competence – Sport LawInclusion in Canadian Sports Network

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, are so pleased to welcome this week’s leadership exemplar Carey Calder. Carey is a Senior executive and proud Anishinaabe member of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sand Point First Nation) with 20 years management experience in Indigenous not-for-profit organizations at the local, provincial and national levels. Join us as Carey shares her thoughts on hiring and collaborating with First Nation people and businesses.

    Check out these blogs and resources to learn more about the topic:

    Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging - Sport LawLeaders as Catalysts for Meaningful Change - Sport LawBeyond Cultural Competence – Sport Law

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, are joined by Team Member, Stephanie Potter. Stephanie is a trained researcher and coach, whose passion is to support wellness in the workplace. Stephanie applies values-based principles and comprehensive change management processes to support individuals and teams to foster well-being. Listen in as our team explores the essential factors that drive healthy workplace cultures and why it is essential for leaders to measure the lived experience of their people.

    Check out these blogs and resources to learn more about the topic:

    https://sportlaw.ca/measuring-workplace-happiness-it-makes-good-business-sense/https://sportlaw.ca/measuring-what-matters-most-how-cultural-intelligence-will-elevate-sport/https://sportlaw.ca/right-to-disconnect/https://sportlaw.ca/lightening-our-load/What is workplace wellbeing? 13 Factors: Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace - Mental Health Commission of CanadaSelf-check: Continuum Self-Check - Opening MindsEmployer/Manager actions: Mental Health Strategy for High-Performance Sport in Canada (EN) - 2021.pdf - Google DriveWhat can we do: practical actions Home - Workplace Strategies for Mental Health

    We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week was centered on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity.

    Mental Health Week - CMHA National

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, are digging into a topic near and dear to them focusing on how to fuel cultures of trust. They know that so often, when trust is low, everything slows down and the cost goes up. When trust levels are high, teams can travel faster, together, and the cost goes down. Clearly, there is an economic incentive for leaders to both measure and invest in high trust environments. Listen in as Steve and Dina explore trust or what Steven Covey calls, “the glue of life”.

    Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic:

    Restoring Trust: How Measuring Culture Will Help Elevate SportTrust: The One Thing That Makes Anything PossibleSport Leaders RetreatSport Law and NOVA Global Committed to Elevating Sport Inner GameSport Culture Index

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Episode Notes

    Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, lead a discussion with special guests Angela Crowther and Katelynn Ramage from KidSport BC. Both guests share a belief that everyone should have the opportunity to access and participate in sport. The podcast looks at how KidSport supports families in need, why it’s important for children to get involved in community sport and how listeners can support the cause.

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, host Dina Bell-Laroche leads a discussion with Team Member and Leadership Coach, Lauren Brett and special guest Ed Van Hoof, Head National Team Coach for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics at Gymnastics Canada. The pair share why they believe it is critically important to intentionally Design your Team’s Alliance to both ensure effective communications and to proactively prevent issues from arising. Designing Team Alliance is a Sport Law Program that we’ve created to foster healthy and holistic coach athlete relationships. Listen in as we discuss the evolving relationships between athletes and coaches and the move towards more open, values-based interactions.

    Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic:

    Taking Coaches to the Next Level – What I learned from Coaching CoachesEmotional Intelligence – The Secret ingredient to a fulfilling lifeCoaching by ValuesInto the Deep: Accessing the Fifth Dimension

    Email us at [email protected] 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!

    Host: Dina Bell-Laroche

    Producer: Robin Witty


    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca


    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, co-hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig share their views on how best to engage your people in a conversation on mission critical values. With Dina’s book, Values-in-Action as a guide, Steve and Dina offer a step by step approach to help organizations activate their values.

    Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic:

    Management by Values: A new way of doing business in Canadian SportManage your Risks by Managing by ValuesValues…Let’s Get Personal

    Email us at [email protected] 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

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, Team Members Kathy Hare and Robin Witty, join hosts Steve Indig and Dina Bell-Laroche to talk about the F Word – Fraud! They share examples of workplace fraud, and the impact it has had both financially and emotionally on the affected organizations. The pair also share some easy steps leaders can take to prevent financial losses.

    Check out the blogs to learn more on the topic:

    https://sportlaw.ca/financial-literacy-what-is-it-and-who-needs-it/https://sportlaw.ca/staying-on-the-lookout-for-fraud-some-risk-management-advice/https://sportlaw.ca/the-f-word/

    Email us at [email protected] or contact us on social media at [email protected] 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 and Steve Indig
    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, co-hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steven Indig chat with Team Member, Kristin Noonan on how sport leaders can take practical steps to implement and activate their Safe Sport commitment with a goal of not only reducing harm but as importantly, creating a fun and positive culture for all participants. Tune in as Kristin offers tangible solutions to activating safe sport commitments.

    Check out these blogs to learn more about the topic:

    Off Duty Conduct and Safe Sport: What is the Scope of your Code of ConductA Journey to Safe and Thriving SportHow Learning from others Can Help to Ensure Safe Sport PracticesGenerative TensionA Public Accounting is Needed to Save Sport

    Email us at [email protected] 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

    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Sportopia Episode 25: Trans and Non-binary Participant Inclusion

    Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! In this week’s episode, Social Scientist, Kai Scott, joins co-hosts Steve Indig and Dina Bell-Laroche to talk about trans and non-binary participant inclusion in sport. Kai is the co-founder of TransFocus, whose aim is to create greater inclusion of gender diversity in organizational cultures and structures. Join, Kai, Dina and Steve, to learn how your organization can take proactive steps to create welcoming recreational and sport environments for everyone.

    Check out these articles to learn more on the topic:

    An Update on Transgender Issues in SportCreating Inclusive environments for Trans participants in Canadian Sport-Practice and PolicySeveral TransFocus blogs on different topics relevant to sport, such as inclusive forms, washroom/change rooms, and gender categories

    Email us at [email protected] or contact us on social media at [email protected] 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 and Steve Indig
    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Episode 24: What is our vision of Sport 2.0

    Episode Notes

    Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about the big idea that led to the creation of the podcast in the first place – a re-imagined sport system that we are calling Sport 2.0. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode asks, if we were to give birth to a new sport system what would it look like? Join Steve and Dina as they discuss what’s required to create a values-based, inclusive, human-centered and well-resourced 21st Century sport system.

    Check out more blogs and resources from Sport Law to learn more:

    Sport Law Blog – Towards Sport 2.0 – A Renaissance for Canadian Sport (Part 1) (Part 2)Sport Law Blog – Re-Imagining Sport (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3)

    Email us at [email protected] 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 and Steve Indig
    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode is a recap of Sport Law’s favourite podcast episodes from 2023. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this final episode provides a reflection on the challenges faced by sport leaders as well as our hopes for greater collaboration in 2024 as we collectively move towards Sport 2.0.

    Check out these blogs to learn more:

    Blog – Towards Sport 2.0 – A renaissance for Canadian Sport Blog – Towards Sport 2.0 – A renaissance for Canadian Sport: Part 2

    Email us at [email protected] 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 when we kick off Season 2!

    Hosts: Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig
    Producer: Robin Witty

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.

  • Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week’s episode welcomes a conversation about how amalgamating sport organizations could benefit the sport system. Hosted by Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig, partners of Sport Law, this episode brings an abundant mindset where our hosts discuss amalgamating sport organizations to make the sport experience better for participants. Throughout the episode, our hosts discuss the potential benefits of amalgamation, the reasons why amalgamations may fail or why sport leaders are skeptical about amalgamating, and why this is a critical piece in re-imagining the sport system.

    Check out more blogs and resources from Sport Law to learn more:

    Sport Law Blog – Aligning our sport system, a not so radical ideaSport Law Blog – Re-imagining sport, the conversation continuesSport Law Workshop – Reciprocation: How NSOs, PTSOs, and Clubs Can Build Better RelationshipsPrevious Sportopia Episode – How many p’s are there in system integration?

    Email us at [email protected] 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 and Steve Indig
    Producer: Taylor Matthews

    Learn more about how Sport Law works in collaboration with sport leaders to elevate sport at sportlaw.ca

    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 people and their cultures.