You are listening to The Future of Curling Masterclasses presented by Curling Canada, with support from the World Curling Federation’s Development Assistance Program.

In this episode we explore intentional engagement of stakeholders, creating a shared vision with your membership, and building relationships in the broader community.

This masterclass is presented by Cheryl Humphrey. Over the past twenty-five years, Cheryl has held senior positions in both the non-profit and government sectors. She led Swim Alberta as their Executive Director for nearly a decade before joining Sport Law in 2021. Cheryl is a creative problem solver who loves working alongside others to create thriving cultures using her expertise in leadership, planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, and managing change.

You are listening to The Future of Curling Masterclasses presented by Curling Canada, with support from the World Curling Federation’s Development Assistance Program.

In this episode we explore a re-imagined sport system based on shared values, how to create a thriving culture, some of the social trends that are making it difficult for sport leaders, and practical steps that sport leaders can take to be part of the necessary shift towards managing by values.

This masterclass is presented by Dina Bell-Laroche. Dina is an Integral Master Coach and partner at Sport Law since 2009. Dina has worked for a number of sport organization since 1991, including over a dozen major games, and was one of the early founders of the True Sport Movement. Dina is passionate about supporting sport leaders using her expertise in strategic planning, communications, risk management, loss and grief, and leadership development.

You are listening to The Future of Curling Masterclasses presented by Curling Canada, with support from the World Curling Federation’s Development Assistance Program.

In this episode we explore research that investigates the role of curling clubs in community health and development, the role curling clubs can play in combatting loneliness and social isolation, and how to build a curling environment that is welcoming, inclusive, diverse, accessible, and inspires all Canadians to make curling a part of their lives in the way that they enjoy it most.

This masterclass is presented by Heather Mair. Heather is a Professor at the University of Waterloo actively researching leisure, sport, and tourism with a keen interest in curling. Mair was central to organizing the Changing the Face of Curling symposium in 2022 and continues to research the impacts of curling within Canadian communities.