Hey, coaches and mentors! You have the unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of girls in sport in ways that extend well beyond the playing field. How cool is that?! When you think about why you became a coach…
My name is Leena Alsachit, a Fast and Female Junior Role Model (formerly Leader in Training) from Calgary, AB, and I will be going into grade 11 later this year. Some of my favourite ways to stay active include working…
ICYMI: Fast and Female is thrilled to share that we’ve been working with Nike and Victory Creative Group Inc. to develop and lead the Nike Toronto Social & Community Impact Team’s Community of Practice! The Community of Practice (COP) brings…
May was a momentous month for Fast and Female as we broke new records in our mission to empower girls through sport, physical activity, and education! Let’s take a look back at what happened last month: Events We hosted a…
My name is Erika Gray and I was an Event Coordinator for the inaugural Capital LEAD Summit (CLS) presented by the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) Foundation on Monday, May 6th, 2024, at TD Place in Ottawa. We welcomed…
We all know that puberty can be a rollercoaster of emotions and changes, and starting one's period can be an overwhelming experience. For many girls, there can be a sense of embarrassment or awkwardness associated with menstruation. They may worry…
Fast and Female is thrilled to be working with Girl Guides of Canada, Ontario Council to deliver an exciting and empowering program this Spring called The Great Guiding Trek! To get girls moving across Ontario and Nunavut in various ways,…
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Research has shown that sport and physical activity support girls’ mental health and well-being. They are healthy outlets for eliminating stress and provide opportunities to move and get outside! So,…
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…
International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women in many domains. It is a day to centre the women's rights movement, elevating the much-needed attention to issues such as gender equity, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women. This…