Selected research publications
Barrick, S., & Mair, H. (2019). Experiencing learn-to-curl leagues: A qualitative case study analysis of adult introductory sport programs. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 12(5), 730–748.
Barrick, S. J., & Mair, H. (2025). Hurry hard!: Exploring the possibilities and pitfalls for curling to help (re)build society in/through community sport. Leisure/Loisir, 1–29.
Barrick, S., Norman, R., & Mair, H. (2016). Re-thinking our story: Curling and the Olympic effect. Journal of Sporting Cultures and Identities, 7(3), 13–30.
Fortune, D., & Mair, H. (2011). Notes from the sports club: Confessional tales from two researchers. Journal of Contemporary Ethnography, 40(4), 457–484.
Leipert, B. D., Plunkett, R., Meagher-Stewart, D., Scruby, L., Mair, H., & Wamsley, K. B. (2011). “I can’t imagine my life without it!” Curling and health promotion: A photovoice study. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 43(2), 60–78.
Mair, H. (2007). Curling in Canada: From gathering place to international spectacle. International Journal of Canadian Studies / Revue internationale d’études canadiennes, 35, 39–60.
Mair, H., Leipert, B. D., Scruby, L. S., & Meagher-Stewart, D. (2019). Making health: Sport and women’s care in rural Canada. Journal of Rural Studies, 65, 90–98.
Scruby, L. S., Rona, H. A., Leipert, B., Mair, H., & Snow, W. (2019). Exploring social support, sport participation, and rural women’s health using photovoice: The Manitoba experience. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 51(4), 215–226.
Selected research reports
Mair, H. (2009). Curling and community in Canada’s rural areas. [Knowledge Transfer Report] Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council/Sport Canada.
Mair, H., *Ng, Y., *Gebhardt, A., & *Gould, L. (2009). Enhancing diversity in urban curling clubs. Toronto Curling Association and the Canadian Curling Association.
*Leitch, L., *Pappas, A., *Vacalopoulos, P., Barrick, S., Potwarka, L., & Mair, H. (2023). Examining the Impact of Youth Participation Initiatives in Curling: The 2023 Tim Hortons Brier. Waterloo: Community Sport and Wellbeing Research Group, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo.
Simons, A., & Mair, H. (2024). Audit of sustainability practices among UN Sports for Climate Action signatories: Recommendations for sustainable practices the World Curling Federation can adopt. Report submitted to the World Curling Federation [Sustainability Working Group], pp. 1-33.
For access to full reports please contact Dr. Heather Mair.
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