10 Ways to be Active this Summer
As summer is in full swing we wanted to share 10 ways we are getting active this summer! Nature Walks Hopscotch Jump Rope Running through a sprinkle or water park Go for a bike ride Gardening Yoga (do it outside…
RRM Spotlight: Kandi “Krush” Wyatt
We love to share about our REAL Role Models and their physical activity journey’s. Today, we are sharing about Kandi Wyatt. She has been involved with Fast and Female for years, attending many events to share her story and inspire…
Fast and Female appoints Sophia Dhrolia as Chair, Board of Directors
Fast and Female is very pleased to announce that it has appointed Sophia Dhrolia as the new Chair of the Board of Directors to support the organization as of July 1, 2023. A former Fast and Female Anti-Racism and Respect…
CLOSED – Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors 2023
Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors - 2023 Fast and Female is excited to announce that the Call for Nominations to the Board of Directors is now open! Fast and Female is a nationwide charity on a mission…
Sitting Volleyball
As part of the Parasport Series, we will be sharing about different para and adapted sports. This week we are highlighting Sitting Volleyball. Sitting Volleyball originated in the Netherlands in 1956, and was originally introduced into the Paralympics in 1980.…
Good for a Girl Book Review
Content Warning: Eating Disorders My name is Jett and I am a member of Fast and Female’s Youth Advisory Council where I enjoy helping run events and discussing important issues regarding women and girls in sports with the rest of…
Heal In Colour: Black and Brown Bandages
The Fast and Female Team had the opportunity to chat with Tianna, the founder of Heal in Colour. Tianna is a Caribbean Canadian woman. Tianna has been a long time athlete. She played basketball, volleyball and track at her high…
What’s in my climbing bag?
Program Coordinator, Rebecca Saldanha tells us what exactly is in her bag for rock climbing I love climbing because, in my opinion, there’s no one perfect body type for it. Everyone has their strengths and faults; small fingers help you…
Strong Girl Publishing
Fast and Female REAL Role Model, Molly Hurford, shares about her new venture Strong Girl Publishing! Hi hi! I’m Molly Hurford. I’m an author, journalist and podcaster, and now, the founder of Strong Girl Publishing. On the side, I’m a…
Introducing: Parasport, a series
This is an introduction to our new Parasport series, where we will be talking about different sports for people with disabilities. Parasport is a term used to describe sports played by people with disabilities, physical and intellectual. Other terms that…