The Fast and Female team is so excited to share our new weekly feature - Kaitlyn's Sport Stories Recap, written by Kaitlyn Lehbert. Each week, Kaitlyn will provide us with the top stories in sports across Canada and beyond, highlighting…
Fast and Female is thrilled to welcome Joud Dabous and Anne-Marie Dones to our team through the University of Toronto's Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) In-Field Learning program! The program is a 7-month placement opportunity for students in their Fall and…
Meet Kendra Giesbrecht, a 17-year-old alpine ski racer with a passion for success. She's not just conquering the slopes; she's also helping fellow athletes reach their full potential with her innovative journal. Dive into her world and explore the power of…
Mackenzie is launching her first book with Strong Girl Publishing - a book of poetry and photography called ‘In Defense of Big Dreams’ designed to inspire girls in sport and in life. ‘In Defense of Big Dreams’ is available HERE. 5% of…
Hi everyone! I’m Ines, a member of Fast and Female’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). I’ve been on the YAC since its inauguration in 2020 and it’s given me the opportunity to get involved with Fast and Female in so many…
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…
Dragon Boating may be a sport you’ve never heard of. It may sound unusual and is not a traditional sport in North America. Dragon Boating is a water sport, stemming from China that uses a specialized boat for up to…
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,…