Invite to ON THE MOVE workshop in Sioux Lookout promoting girls' physical activity
ON THE MOVE
Increasing the participation of girls and young women
in physical activity and sport
WORKSHOP INVITATION
On the Move is a national initiative to increase opportunities for inactive girls and young women (ages 9-18) to participate in sport and physical activity. On the Move is coordinated by CAAWS, the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (http://www.caaws.ca/e/).
This interactive, issue-based session will provide an overview of the initiative, share best practices from across Canada, and provide “how-to” tips to increase the participation of girls and young women. Lessons learned and evaluation findings from Team Spirit: Aboriginal Girls in Sport, a national project to increase community sport opportunities for Aboriginal girls and young women, will also be discussed. Appropriate for everyone from practitioners to policy makers, the workshop will also provide an opportunity for participants to network and discuss collaboration and local action to make a difference in the lives of girls and young women in our communities.
Complimentary On the Move Handbooks will be given to each participant, and information about other resources and initiatives provided by CAAWS will be available.
About the Workshop Facilitator
Sydney Millar (B.Kin, MA) is CAAWS’ On the Move National Coordinator and Team Spirit Project Manager. Sydney has traveled across Canada promoting On the Move and talking to practitioners and policy makers across sectors and jurisdictions about how to increase the participation of girls and young women. She lives in Vancouver BC.
When:
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
10 am to 2 pm – lunch will be provided
Where: Sioux Lookout Recreation Centre
84 King Street
Cost: Participation is FREE
R.S.V.P. to: Alan Howie, Manager of Community Services
alhowie@siouxlookout.ca 807-737-1994
Registration deadline is Monday March 5, 2007