In the Loop – CAAWS eNetwork March
CAAWS – Historic Federal Budget Announcement – $30M in funding over 3 years for women and sport initiatives and a target of gender equality in sport by 2035. This could be a game changer!
You can count on CAAWS to continue to champion the best interests of girls and women in this process, to bring forward solutions, and to work in partnership with the government and others to support the actions required to bring this to life.
Our Bold New Plan for Impact
We have set out an innovative new strategic plan to bring our mission to life. With a focus on three key pillars – retaining girls in sport, advancing female leaders in sport, and influencing the influencers – we intend to drive the measurable impact that results in systemic change.
Check out our blueprint for change!
Celebrating organizations that are expanding equity and inclusionfor women and girls in sport.
Commonwealth Games Federation(CGF)and Commonwealth Games Canada
Commonwealth Games Organizations further commit to their core values of gender equality, inclusion and diversity with the implementation of theirGender Equality Strategy ahead of the Gold Coast 2018 Games thisApril.
For the first time in history, a major multi-sport Games will host an equal number of medal events for men and women. Women will hold more officiating and technical roles at the upcoming Games and the CGF’sWomen Coaching Internship Program will reserve 20 positions to grow women’s coaching capacity across the Commonwealth. These Games are set to be the most inclusive International Games of their kind.
We salute your ground breaking efforts!
#CAAWSTalk:Women at the Paralympics
Continuing our video series, we gathered the perspectives of some influential and inspiring women in the Paralympic movement.
Hear what they had to say. #CAAWSTalk #InspireGirls
Are you ready Halifax?
Join us for a celebration of women in sport – a motivating afternoon to build your skills and commitment as current and future champions for girls and women. A keynote presentation, breakout sessions, and panel discussion will provide practical advice and inspiring ideas from provincial and national sport leaders.
Date: Tuesday, March 27th, 2018
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm (Registration opens at 11:30am)
Where: Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS
Cost: General: $25, Students Free (includes lunch)
Learn more and register today!
Hosted in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage.
Workshop: Building a Foundation of Physical Literacy for Women 55-70+
We are offering free workshops to help instructors and coaches build physical literacy for women 55-70+. Receive targeted NCCP training and learn what motivates women in this age range to be active!
Learn more about the benefits of these workshops.
Join us Ontario, in a city near you:
Sault Ste. Marie: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 8:30am – 3:30pm
Kitchener: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 8:30am – 3:30pm
Ottawa: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 8:30am – 3:30pm
Toronto: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 9:00am – 4:00pm
To register, please contact Shelley Callaghan at purpledog@sympatico.ca
2018 WISE Fund
In case you missed it, check out our 2018 WISE Fund grant recipients!
Learn more about these changemakers and their initiatives for girls and women in sport.
Congratulations to…
All the fearless women of the 2018 Olympic Team, from the athletes and the coaches, to the officials and broadcasters. You all play a part in shaping the experience of girls and women in sport and we salute your achievements! You made Canada proud on sport’s largest stage.
Meaghan Benfeito, for her nomination as the 2018 Gold Coast Team Canada flag bearer.
Brigitte Soucy for her induction into Volleyball Canada’s Hall of Fame.
CAAWS Calendar
The time has never been better to get involved and increase your capacity for leadership for inclusion. Book a CAAWS workshop today! Visit our Calendar