Dragon Boating
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…
Parasport Series: Wheelchair Basketball
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).…
Honouring Dr. Sandip Lalli’s Legacy
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…
Girls Run by Laura Crack
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,…
CLOSED — We’re Hiring! Removing Barriers to Keep Self-Identified Girls in Sports Program Facilitator – Toronto, ON!
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…
Girls’ Run 2023
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…
Supporter Spotlight: Mary Dube
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…
The Great Cookie Trek presented by Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario & Nunavut Council
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…
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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…
SHE Scores Bangers
Fast and Female writer, Morgyn, sat down with SHE Scores Bangers Founder and Content Producer, Mariam Kourabi. Mariam was born in Dubai and grew up in Burlington, ON. She is a 4th year Human Behaviour student at McMaster University. At…