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…
By Muskaan Walia To celebrate International Women’s Day, some choose to get together with all the important women in their life and celebrate them with a toast. Some choose to spend the day alone and read a book written by…
Content Warning: The following statement includes mention of war and, violence against marginalized and vulnerable communities. On February 24, 2022 Russia began a military invasion of Ukraine that continues to have a devastating impact there and beyond European borders.…
By Muskaan Walia The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has always been responsible for ensuring that political statements are not brought into the games, after all the games are supposed to be about bringing the world together and inclusion, regardless of…
Removing Barriers to Keep Self-Identified Girls in Sports is a collaborative sport and leadership initiative between Fast and Female and Canadian Women & Sport, funded by Silver Gummy Foundation. This pilot is for girls, aged 8 to 14, and their coaches, sports program designers…
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Dear Fast and Female Community, What an incredible year it has been for Canadian women athletes in sport! I’ve reflected a lot about this past summer in Tokyo, bringing home gold as the goalkeeper for our Canadian Olympic Women’s Soccer…
It’s hard to find the words to describe 2020. We know the devastating impacts that the pandemic has had on girls and women. We also see the hope and possibilities – the confidence, holistic health benefits and future leadership skills-…