Canadian Sport and Events Calendar
Event |
UNMATCHED Gender Equity in Sport Conference |
August 10 |
Event Date(s) : August 10, 2022 ![]() |
UNMATCHED: Gender Equity in Sports Conference Featuring Billie Jean King VIRTUAL TICKETS TO OUR LIVE STREAM NOW AVAILABLE August 10, 2022 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW One in every three girls drop out of sport during adolescence compared to only one in 10 boys, while as many as 62% of Canadian girls do not participate in sport of any kind. Sport is a powerful vehicle for social change. Now, more than ever, it’s critical that we join together to cultivate equal opportunities for all participants in sport so they may achieve their full potential. Tennis Canada’s inaugural UNMATCHED Gender Equity in Sport Conference featuring Billie Jean King and presented by National Bank will bring leaders, influencers, athletes, advocates and academics from across Canada and the world to shine a light on the power of sport for the social advancement of women and girls. |