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GENDER EQUITY IN RECREATIONAL SPORT

COMMUNITY STORIES

The stories featured on this page were written to highlight some of the fantastic initiatives happening across Canada to advance gender equity in recreation and community sport. These stories feature programs that were shared by individuals who answered a call for stories or who attended workshops conducted across the country.

CPRA thanks all those individuals, organizations, and communities whose work is featured in these stories as well as all of you who are working tirelessly in your communities to increase participation and the retention of women and girls in recreation and community sport.

Town of Aurora: Investing in Gender Equity

Inspire to Inspire Change

Breaking the Ice: Supporting Fair Ice Allocations

ÉTU-ACTIF Delivers a New
Program Just for Girls

Women on the Water brings the
community of Meaford, ON together

Lay-Up Breaks Down Barriers
For Girls In Sport

Project Love Run Creates
Safe Spaces For Runners

Sledge Hockey Players Score
Virtual Camp Experience

Town of Oakville Virtual Classes
Bring Sense of Community to Seniors

Girls Canoe Camp Offers
New Skills and Lasting Bonds

Lacrosse Nova Scotia Connects
Female Players to Female Coaches