Sports in Canada of Commons amended a bill "to recognize hockey as Canada's Winter Sport and lacrosse as Canada's Summer Sport," although lacrosse is played all year, in all seasons, indoor and outdoors. On May 12, 1994, the "National Sports of Canada Act" came into force with these designations. The modern form of ice hockey began in Canada in the late 19th century, and is widely considered Canada's national pastime, with high levels of participation by children, men and women at various levels of competition. The Stanley Cup, considered the premiere trophy in professional ice hockey, originated in Canada in 1893. Prominent trophies
Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine The Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) is the national medical specialty society for sport medicine physicians in Canada. The Academy is open for membership to medical doctors (MD) within Canada and internationally. Founded in 1970, the Academy serves as a means to ensure its members are kept up to date with current medical practices in sport medicine. The Diploma in Sport Medicine (Dip. Sport Med.) developed by CASEM, is the recognized credential in Canada for sport medicine physicians. The Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, founded by CASEM, is a peer