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…
WHAT IS FAST AND FEMALE? Fast and Female is a Canadian charity on a mission to keep self-identified girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports and physical activities. Founded in 2005, Fast and Female believes in the power of…
WHAT IS FAST AND FEMALE? Fast and Female is a Canadian charity on a mission to keep self-identified girls aged 8-14 healthy and active in sports and physical activities. Founded in 2005, Fast and Female believes in the power of…
Content Warning: Eating Disorders We had the chance to sit down with Fast and Female's Youth Advisory Council member, Brooke Ailey from Thunder Bay, Ontario. As an athlete she has been working to reshape her perspective around food and nutrition,…
By Muskaan Walia If you are new here, allow me to introduce you to the one and only Tammy Cunnington. A long-time supporter of Fast and Female, REAL (Relatable, Empowered, Active Leader) Role Model, Canadian Paralympian, and now an avid…
By: Jessica Henry Right now there are a lot of opinions about women's sports, people who would never have even deigned to watch women compete are giving their thoughts and voices as to what a woman is and which…
By Muskaan Walia Cover photo by Maria Dalton - Photography Today is World Health Day! Ever wondered why you should get moving and just can’t seem to find a single, good reason? Well, here’s 30! 1) Helps strengthen bones. 2)…
By Jessica Henry As we enter into a new year of planning for events and programs ahead to continue in our mission of keeping self-identified girls healthy and active in sports across Canada, we find ourselves reflecting on the success…
By Muskaan Walia To raise healthy, well-rounded kids, parents and gaurdians are finding themselves busier than ever. They work long hours and then come home to overbooked schedules filled with soccer lessons, swim meets, gymnastics intramurals, and math tutoring. Not…
By Jessica Henry 22-year-old Dawn Richardson Wilson, born in Ghana and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, never imagined joining the wintery world of Bobsleigh. Starting her sports journey participating in basketball and track and field, she was encouraged by her high…