WOMEN IN SPORTS ARCHIVES

CONNECT ON ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL

CAAWS is proud to be a member of the Canadian Active After School Partnership (CAASP) which launched its new monthly newsletter ‘ 3 to 6′ today.

WOMEN IN THE 2012 LONDON GAMES

The 2012 London Olympic Games were widely recognized as the “Year of the Woman.” However, a new report provides new insights into the generally poor representation of women in leadership roles.

SIX IN 10 GIRLS QUIT SPORTS…

Six in 10 girls have quit sports and activities that can play a major role in their future development, because of how they felt about their looks.

AUSTRALIA OLYMPIC 42% WOMEN

Women will play a key role in the running of the Olympic Movement in Australia in the future following a massive shift in the gender balance on the Executive of the AOC.

INSPIRING WOMEN TO LEAD

Nothing inspires success in one woman more than the success of another. A great VIDEO from the Women Athlete Global Leadership Network by Ernst & Young.

FEMALES BETTER DECISION MAKERS

Women who sit on corporate boards are more likely to “rock the boat” and be more open to new ideas than their male counterparts – skills that often translate into better decisions and financial success for the company, according to

PROFILES IN LEADERSHIP

Around the Rings (ATR) has created the Golden 25 Women, a list of women who are thought-leaders and personalities worldwide projected to have an impact on the Olympic Movement in 2013.

LISA THOMAIDIS NAMED COACH

March 20, 2013 – Canada Basketball is proud to announce the appointment of Lisa Thomaidis as the new head coach of the Senior Women’s National Team (SWNT).

WINDSOR WINS CIS BASKETBALL

Mar 18, 2013 – The University of Regina mounted a fourth-quarter comeback, but it wasn’t enough as the Windsor Lancers defeated the Cougars by a 66-57 margin to win their third consecutive CIS women’s basketball championship.

IF ACTIVE WOMEN DON’T EAT ENOUGH

Mar 16, 2013 – Female runners and other active women who limit their food intake are at an increased risk for menstrual problems and osteoporosis, according to a new study