November 20, 2012 – CAAWS announced today that it is offering twelve grants of $900 to active girls and women and/or organizations offering sport programs targeted to girls and women. For more details and information, please review the submission criteria, application process, deadlines, and frequently asked questions on our website HERE. You can also apply directly by completing the online application form!

Please note that applications will only be accepted between November 19, 2012 and December 7. 2012. Applications received before or after these dates will not be considered. The 2013 WISE Fund recipients will be announced in February 2013.

Stéphanie Parker, Marketing & Project Manager
Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and
Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS)
Tel: 613-562-5667
Direct Line: 613-562-5800 ext. 6044
Fax: 613-562-5668
E-mail: sparker@caaws.ca
Web: www.caaws.ca

November 21, 2011 – CAAWS announced today that it is offering twelve grants of $900 to active girls and women and/or organizations offering sport programs targeted to girls and women.

For more details and information, please review the submission criteria, application process, deadlines, and frequently asked questions on our website HERE. You can also apply directly by completing the online application form!

Please note that applications will only be accepted between November 21, 2011 and December 9, 2011. Applications received before or after these dates will not be considered. The 2012 WISE Fund recipients will be announced in February 2012.

November 17, 2011 (Ottawa, ON) – Women 55-70+ are a growing demographic group, warranting attention from Canada’s sport community. According to Statistics Canada, women 55-70+ will make up 20.4% of the entire Canadian female population by 2021. These `young seniors` do not want to slow down, in fact they want to do things they never had a chance to do, including sport and physical activity. This month’s Lunch and Learn will feature CAAWS’ successful Physical Activity and Sport for Women 55-70+ project, sharing the main challenges and solutions to participation for this age group, lessons learned through community-based pilot projects, and practical resources for sport and physical activity organizations. Shelley Callaghan, the project manager, will share stories and lead a discussion that will inspire you to take action on developing, enhancing or adapting services and programs for women 55-70+.

Please join CAAWS for this exciting professional development and networking gathering!

Thursday, December 1, 2011 12pm – 2pm *Lunch Included
Courtside B, RA Centre – 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa

Registration deadline: November 24, 2011

Due to high numbers of last minute cancellations and no shows, CAAWS has introduced a small fee for the popular Lunch and Learn events. Registration fees will help subsidize the overall cost of the event.

Workshop Cost: $15 (Includes Lunch)*
*Subsidies are available – please contact the CAAWS office for more information.

To register, please provide the info below to CAAWS by November 24, 2011
Mail: N202 – 801 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Email: caaws@caaws.ca Fax: 613.562.5668

* VISA * Mastercard * Cheque – payable to CAAWS; please mail or deliver to the CAAWS office.
Name on Credit Card:
Credit Card Number:
Expiry Date: Security Code:

Note: Payments are refundable until Thursday, November 24, 2011.
Do you require a receipt for payment? * NO * YES (receipt will be provided at the event)

For more information please contact Karras Hagglund at caaws@caaws.ca or 613.562.5667

www.caaws.ca

April 26, 2011 – Here are a few sport-related career opportunities, including Communications and Operations Coordinator with CAAWS, Strength and Conditioning Specialist with PacificSport Northern BC, and Certified Exercise Physiologist for the University of Manitoba. Read on and click the links for more details about these job postings.

CAAWS – Communication and Operations Coordinator
More info here

Pacific Sport Northern BC – Strength & Conditioning Specialist
More info here

University of Manitoba – Certified Exercise Physiologist
More info here

February 17, 2011 – The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) announced the 12 recipients of the WISE Fund grants, each valued at $900. The Women in Sport Encouragement (WISE) Fund was created to help finance sport initiatives and assist members of the sport community in Canada. The annual grant is primarily to support women leaders develop and organizations that are currently offering or creating sport programs targeted to girls and women.

“CAAWS is pleased to support the WISE Fund grant recipients and recognize their efforts in developing their own leadership skills as coaches or officials, and in offering sport programs that will give girls and women an opportunity to be actively engaged,“ said CAAWS Executive Director, Karin Lofstrom.

The 2011 WISE Fund marks the eighth time CAAWS has offered the grant program. Since the program’s inception in 2004, CAAWS has now supported 92 individuals and organizations, dispersing over $82,800 to members of the sport community.

This year’s recipients include seven organizations, four coaches and one official. The following have been selected:

2011 WISE Fund Recipients
– Cowichan Storm Women’s Lacrosse – Cowichan Valley, BC (Supported by Canadian Lacrosse Association)
– Muskoka Girls Hockey Association – The District of Muskoka, ON (Supported by Hockey Canada)
– Ottawa Carleton Wheelchair Sports Association – Ottawa, ON (Supported by Wheelchair Basketball Canada)
– Cyclo Bellas – Calgary, AB (Supported by Canadian Cycling Association)
– Metepenagiag First Nation Recreation and Sport Committee – Red Bank, NB (Supported by Aboriginal Sport Circle)
– South Niagara Rowing Club – Welland, ON (Supported by Rowing Canada)
– L’Échappée Belle – Montreal, QC (Supported by Canadian Cycling Association)
– Joy Ang – Toronto, ON (Supported by Karate Canada)
– Candace Bloomquist – Saskatoon, SK (Supported by Football Canada )
– Vanessa Bonk – Regina, SK (Supported by Biathlon Canada)
– Katrina Couch – Whitehorse, YT (Supported by Canada Snowboard)
– Andrea Valois – Hamilton, ON (Supported by Rowing Canada)

For detailed bios of the grant recipients, please visit the CAAWS website HERE.