In this edition of our Parasport Series, we are talking about wheelchair basketball. This might be the most common and well-known parasport. Wheelchair basketball originated at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital in England, the birthplace of parasport (International Wheelchair Basketball Federation).…
Fast and Female is deeply appreciative to be playing a role in honouring the legacy of Dr. Sandip Lalli, a passionate advocate for girls and women in sport. The first Dr. Sandip Lalli Legacy Summit will be hosted on October…
My name is Laura Crack; long-time REAL Role Model and this year’s Fast and Female Girls’ Run Coordinator. I began volunteering at Fast and Female events coming from an extensive sport and physical activity background, competing in various sports! Currently,…
WHAT IS FAST AND FEMALE? Fast and Female is a nationwide charity on a mission to empower girls through sport and physical activity! Using our evidence-based curriculum, developed by industry leaders, we aim to build the confidence and leadership skills…
Fast and Female hosted our annual Girls’ Run alongside the Women’s Soap Run on May 27th and 28th. This year’s Girls Run was bigger and better than before. With updated distances, additional programming and exclusive Girls’ Run apparel, we empowered…
ICYMI: Fast and Female and Girls & Women In Motion have partnered up since April 2023 to create a women's-only run/walk club! The club, Built To Run, has allowed us to connect with different individuals all across Scarborough, to meet…
Over the month of April, Fast and Female hosted a virtual event for the Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario and Nunavut Council, which included over 1600 participants! We worked with Girl Guides Units from across Ontario and Nunavut to celebrate…
On July 20th, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Series kicked off in Australia and New Zealand. What is the FIFA Women’s World Cup? FIFA is the governing body for Soccer, also known as Football internationally. Coming decades after…