Calling all girls ages 6-12! Girls Forward Foundation is popping up at the Canadian Track & Field Championships thanks to the Ottawa Lions Track & Field club to show off some of our programming!

The Canadian Track & Field Championships are happening Wednesday July 30th to Sunday August 3rd, 2025 and Girls Forward Foundation is excited to be taking part in the action! Our activation session is designed for girls ages 6-12, regardless of their skill level. This inclusive and welcoming program aims to introduce life skills development and running to girls and help them build relationships with strong women in the sport. This FREE program is presented by Girls Forward Foundation and made possible by funding from our amazing partner the Ottawa Lions Track & Field Club.

About the Program:

Who: Girls ages 6-12 year olds
When: Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Timing: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: 2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 8N4

Cost:

  • FREE!
  • Please consider donating on behalf of Girls Forward Foundation

What’s included:

  • 30 minute curriculum session on body positivity
  • 60 minute physical activity session adapted from our Built to Run program design
  • Entire 90 minute session led by Girls Forward Role Models
  • Life Skill Development
  • Girls Forward swag

What To Bring:

  • Water Bottle
  • Active Clothing

If you or the person you are registering needs additional support or if there’s anything we should know ahead of time, please email us and let us know: programs@girlsforward.ca.

Event Details
Event Date(s)
July 30, 2025 2:00 PM EDT
Contact Person
Siobhan Rourke

Girls Forward Foundation

July 30, 2025 2:00 PM EDT

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