Applications Open for the Gender Equity Playbook

Canadian Women & Sport has an exciting opportunity for Provincial / Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs) and/or disability organizations in Canada!  

The Gender Equity Playbook (The Playbook) is for sport leaders, who want to make their sport more inclusive but may be overwhelmed by where to start. It begins with a collaborative review and assessment of organizational policies, programs, and practices through a gender equity lens. The Playbook then places sport leaders in control with a manageable process outlining key steps to create more inclusive sport.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

How does it work?

  • Canadian Women & Sport and the Government of Canada are partnering to provide 70 provincial/territorial sport and/or disability sport organizations in Canada with access to this program.

As part of The Playbook participating organizations will:

  • Complete gender equity training to help equip their teams with the knowledge and skills needed to act.
  • Participate in a collaborative review and assessment of organization policies, programs, and practices with a gender equity lens.
  • Build a comprehensive action plan to support organizations in taking key steps to create more inclusive sport.
  • Receive a $1, 000 honorarium to support engagement in this program.

Who is it for? 

  • Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations and/or Disability Sport Organization across Canada that are ready to take key steps toward gender equity.
  • Organizations with the time, resources, and motivation to complete independent and collaborative systems change work over a period of four months.

Applications are now open.  

Learn More and Apply Now!  

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