December 15, 2012 (Ottawa, ON) – Here is the latest news from the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) on their Leadership Network, Lunch and Learn, Newcomer On the Move project and more…
CAAWS PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
CAAWS WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP NETWORK NOW OPEN TO MEN – Men are important allies in achieving gender equity. CAAWS’ Women and Leadership Network is now open to both men and women. CAAWS decided the Network would be more influential by sharing the information and resources with men who support the active engagement of women and girls as participants and leaders. Men and women interested in joining the Network can click here to register – membership is FREE. Also, starting in January, the Network News will merge with the CAAWS In the Loop newsletter – current research, Leaders Talk videos, and more will be featured in a Women and Leadership section.
NOVEMBER LUNCH AND LEARN A SUCCESS! – On November 28th 2012 Alison Korn, Manager of Media Relations at the Canadian Paralympic Committee, spoke to a full-house about her career path from Olympic athlete to Public Relations professional. Key takeaway messages included: finding your own area of excellence, that the path to success requires many small steps, and the importance of creating your own challenges. CAAWS’ next Lunch and Learn is January 23rd 2013 with Valerie Hughes from Hockey Canada.
NEWCOMER ON THE MOVE GATHERING – Last month, program leaders from across Canada involved with CAAWS’ Newcomer On the Move project gathered in Toronto for two days of professional development, sharing and problem solving. Thanks to everyone who participated! For more information about the project and a list of the communities involved, click here.
CAAWS FEATURED IN NEW COACHES PLAN MAGAZINE – CAAWS was featured in the latest edition of Coaches Plan, a joint publication of Coaches of Canada and the Coaching Association of Canada. To view the article visit page 23 of the magazine, click here to access the magazine.
CALL FOR HOST COMMUNITIES – ABORIGINAL WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
CAAWS is seeking communities across Canada interested in hosting a Building On Our Strengths: Aboriginal Women and Leadership workshop between January and March 2013. Created by Aboriginal for Aboriginal women, the workshop provides a personal and professional development opportunity to increase the skill level and confidence of Aboriginal women to make a difference in their community. For more information, click here. Deadline for Applications: December 14th, 2012
ACTIVELY ENGAGING WOMEN AND GIRLS – SUBMIT YOUR SUCCESS STORIES!
To support work to enhance the Canadian sport and physical activity system and build on the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) movement and Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), CAAWS is seeking success stories from national, provincial/territorial and community organizations that have increased opportunities for women and girls to participant and/or lead. These could include targeted Learn to Play programs, codes of conduct to make your team more inclusive, female-only coach certification opportunities, mentorship initiatives, and more. Success stories will be featured online and at the 2013 CS4L Summit.
Send a description of your success story to Natalie Brett, CAAWS Project Coordinator, via nbrett@caaws.ca. Deadline for Submissions: December 21st, 2012.
To download CAAWS’ CS4L resource, Actively Engaging Women and Girls: Addressing the Psycho-Social Factors, and targeted supplements for NSOs, P/TSOs, Coaches, Program Leaders, Educators and Parents, click here.
CALL FOR MENTEE COMMUNITIES – CANADIAN ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
Are you interested in enhancing after school programs for girls and young women in your community? During 2013/2014, four communities will be selected to be mentored by CAAWS and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton, a leader in the development of quality after school programs for girls and young women. Project activities are part of CAAWS’ involvement in the Canadian Active After School Partnership (CAASP). Mentor communities are being sought for a number of after school priorities: rural and remote settings, low socio-economic communities, children and youth with disabilities, and joint use agreements. For more information, click here. Deadline for Applications: January 11th, 2013.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – BOBBIE STEEN LEGACY FOUNDATION AWARD (BC)
The Bobbie Steen Legacy Foundation Award is presented to an emerging female leader in British Columbia who has demonstrated a commitment to gender equity in sport and physical activity. For more information and to download a nomination form, click here. Deadline for Nominations: December 28th, 2012
VANCOUVER PARKS BOARD “KICKS GENDER INEQUALITY”
The Vancouver Parks Board passed a resolution to improve leadership and participation opportunities in sport for women and girls in time for the soccer Women’s World Cup in 2015. The decision comes after Hall of Fame soccer player, Carrie Serwetnyk, launched a campaign called “Why The Women’s World Cup Matters,” aimed at using the global sporting event as a catalyst to create social changes for girls and women on and off the field. For more on Why the Women’s World Cup Matters, and to hear the Parks Board resolution, click here.
NEW REPORT ON INTERSEX AND TRANSITIONING ATHLETES
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) recently released its report, Sport in Transition: Making Sport in Canada More Responsible for Gender Inclusivity, which discusses the needs and experiences of transgendered and intersex athletes . The report recommends that because variations in sex development exist, individuals should have the right to compete without question in the gender they feel they are or have always identified with, and emphasizes that this right to gender self-identification carries both the privilege of inclusion and the responsibility for fair play. Without presuming to have all the answers, the CCES released the report to stimulate discussion within the sport system, and more broadly within society. To download the report click here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
On January 23, 2013, CAAWS will be hosting a Lunch and Learn Event in Ottawa ON. Valerie Hughes, General Manager of the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship, will speak about her experience in this role, her career path, and will discuss work-life balance. Cost: $15 – lunch is included. Download the registration form here. Spaces are limited; reserve your spot by January 14, 2013.
From January 30th to 31st 2013 the Canadian Sport For Life (CS4L) summit will be held in Gatineau, Quebec. There will be a CAAWS Actively Engaging Women and Girls presentation by Lori Johnstone and Sydney Millar discussing promising practices and success stories relating to CAAWS’ Actively Engaging Girls and Women: Addressing the Psycho-Social Factors resource. For more information click here.
For more information on CAAWS’ upcoming events visit our calendar. CAAWS’ Women and Leadership Network calendar features professional development opportunities and events hosted by other sport and physical activity organizations, both in Canada and internationally – click here – membership is FREE.
CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations to Chrissy Benz (Vernon, BC) on being appointed to the newly created position of Director of Domestic Competition at Volleyball Canada; and to Natasha Johnston (Greely, ON) on her appointment as Executive Director of Ringette Canada. CAAWS congratulates Erin Cumpstone (Saskatoon, SK), and Haylee O’Neill (Oakville, MB) will join the current Women’s National Softball Team coaching staff for the 2013 season.
CAAWS would like to congratulate Pat Messner (Ottawa, ON), World Water Ski Champion, on being presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Congratulations to Team Canada’s Danielle Goyette (St-Nazaire, Quebec), who was inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation’s Hall of Fame. CAAWS also congratulates the inductees into the Quebec Sport Hall of Fame – Rhona and Rhoda Wurtele (St. Lambert, Quebec) from Cross Country Skiing, and Jamie Sale (Calgary, AB) from figure skating.
CAAWS would like to congratulate Christine Sinclair (Burnaby, BC) from the Canadian National Women’s Soccer Team for winning the Lou Marsh Memorial Trophy, CBCSports.ca Canada’s Athlete of the Year, Air Canada Athlete of the Year award and a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
In the Loop celebrates women’s accomplishments in the sport and physical activity community. Send career notices, changes, awards and recognitions to CAAWS c/o nbrett@caaws.ca to be included in the next issue.
SEASON’S GREETINGS
CAAWS would like to wish you and yours an active and safe holiday season, and best wishes for 2013!
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