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CAAWS recognizes Sheila Robertson's contributions to girls and women
Respected author Sheila Hurtig Robertson of Ottawa ON is the recipient of the 2011 CAAWS Marion Lay “Herstorical” Breakthrough Award. "Sheila has given a voice to so many women in sport stories over the years," said CAAWS Executive Director Karin Lofstrom (Ottawa ON). "Her ability to profile the lives of women coaches, officials, athletes and leaders with such passion is a remarkable gift." - April 16, 2012 ....More

May 13 - 2013 On the Move Incentive Grants (Ontario)
May 7 - CAAWS - New Active After School Program Resources
Apr 17 - The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame 2012 Inductees
Apr 16 - CAAWS recognizes Sheila Robertson's contributions to girls and women
Apr 11 - Hockey Canada Names Cassie Campbell-Pascall to Order of Hockey in Canada
Apr 2 - Call for applications – Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship

Physical Activity and Your Health...
Remember Canada's Child Fitness Tax Credit
As you’re working on your taxes this year, remember the credit you can claim because you enrolled your kids in a sports program. - March 7, 2012 ....More

Mar 7 - Remember Canada's Child Fitness Tax Credit
Jan 4 - Academic performance at school linked to exercise

CAAWS on the go...
Call for applications – Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship
CAAWS is now accepting for the 2012 Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship. The scholarship, valued at $2,500, is awarded annually to a young woman, a girls’ team, or a sport organization that exemplify Stacey’s ideals and qualities. - April 2, 2012 ....More

Apr 2 - Call for applications – Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship
Jan 9 - On the Move Incentive Grants (Ontario)

Grants and Awards...
CAAWS recognizes Sheila Robertson's contributions to girls and women
Respected author Sheila Hurtig Robertson of Ottawa ON is the recipient of the 2011 CAAWS Marion Lay “Herstorical” Breakthrough Award. "Sheila has given a voice to so many women in sport stories over the years," said CAAWS Executive Director Karin Lofstrom (Ottawa ON). "Her ability to profile the lives of women coaches, officials, athletes and leaders with such passion is a remarkable gift." - April 16, 2012 ....More

Apr 16 - CAAWS recognizes Sheila Robertson's contributions to girls and women
Apr 2 - Call for applications – Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship

New resources...
CAAWS - New Active After School Program Resources
CAAWS is excited to announce the release of two new resources: Active After School Program On the Move Top 10 Success Factors, and Active After School Program Friendship Centre Success Stories. - May 7, 2012 ....More

May 7 - CAAWS - New Active After School Program Resources
Mar 8 - CAAWS Releases New Canadian Sport for Life Resource on International Women’s Day
Things are going to get a lot worse before they get worse. -Lily Tomlin-
 


In 2005, 5-year-old to 10-year-old girls played organized sports at about the same rate as in 1992. However, 11-year-old to 14-year-old girls were less likely to play sports than they did in 1992.
 
 

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