On
the Move HandbookNOW Available
online for download!
The On the Move Handbook is a user-friendly resource
designed as a practical guide for service providers
in the creation of an On the Move program. However,
it is also a valuable resource for individuals and organizations
concerned with increasing girls’ and young women’s
participation or with gender equity.
In the On the Move Handbook you will find:
Success stories from across the country;
Discussion about the social barriers girls and
young women face in their participation
“Stats & Facts” about the importance
of sport and physical activity to the health and well-being
of girls and young women;
Programming tips and suggestions based on 10 years
of On the Move experience; and
Lists of supportive On the Move Network contacts,
organizations, resources, and research.
NEW RESOURCES:Making Healthy Connections
with Racialized Communities Report
CAAWS is excited to announce the release of a new report
about the healthy living experiences of girls and young
women from ethnic communities. The report, based on
focus groups with girls and young women, and with practitioners
involved with program and service delivery for this
important target group, discusses the unique sport and
physical activity needs, interests and experiences of
girls and young women from ethnic communities and provides
recommendations to enhance program and service delivery.
To get the report caaws.ca/onthemove/e/racialized_girls/index.htm.
NEW RESOURCES:Active
After School Programs for Girls and Young Women
The after school time period, from 3:00pm – 6:00pm,
is a key opportunity to increase physical activity amongst
children and youth. Quality active after school programs
can provide girls and young women with positive environments
in which to develop lifelong physical activity habits.
Programs that integrate moderate and vigorous physical
activity, and supporting healthy eating choices, will
contribute to achieving outcomes relating to girls’
and young women’s health.
Policy
and Recommendations – Based on consultations
with program providers and decision-makers, this document
describes a vision and strategic directions for active
after school programs for girls and young women. The
policy was developed for community, provincial/territorial
and national level organizations to use when considering
the design and delivery of active after school programming.
Download pdf (363 KB)
On
the Move Top 10 Success Factors – This
document provides a top 10 list of important program
characteristics to engage girls and young women in active
after school programs.
Download PDF (332 KB)
NEW RESOURCE:
Active After School Programs for Girls and Young Women
– Success Stories from Five Friendship Centres
In
2010-2012, CAAWS partnered with the National Association
of Friendship Centres and five member Centres to support
the development and delivery of active after school
programs for Aboriginal girls and young women. This
document provides an overview with key learnings from
each site to support the creation of similar programs
at Friendship Centres and other active after school
program provides across Canada. Download
PDF (443 KB)
Interactive, issues-based
sessions with discussion relevant for everyone from
programmers to policy makers. On the Move Workshops
are designed to suit your organization’s or community’s
needs. Contact CAAWS to request a workshop or to find
out if there are any planned for your community.
Click here
to view the On the Move Workshops Schedule.
In Her Voice:
An Exploration of Young Women’s Sport and Physical
Activity Experiences
In Her Voice provides insight into the sport and physical
activity experiences of girls and young women. The resource
is based on focus group conversations with young women,
aged 13-17, from five diverse communities across Canada.
The information gathered offers program providers and
decision-makers in the sport and active living, health,
education, and social service sectors a better understanding
of the diverse needs, interests and experiences of young
women, supporting the creation of better programs and
more responsive health promotion initiatives.
NEW
RESOURCE:Actively
Engaging Women and Girls: Addressing the Psycho-Social
Factors
Actively Engaging Women and Girls: Addressing
the Psycho-Social Factors, is a new resource
designed to increase opportunities for women and girls
as both participants and leaders in the Canadian sport
and physical activity system. The publication is a supplement
to the Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) foundation document,
and complements other Long-Term Athlete Development
(LTAD) resources. A valuable resource for everyone involved
in sport and physical activity, it will support and
guide those working with women and girls so they engage
in, and maintain, healthy and active lifestyles.
THE RESOURCE IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: www.caaws.ca/ActivelyEngaging/
Stats
& Facts About Girls’ and Young Women’s
Physical Activity
Increasing the participation
of girls and young women and supporting gender equity
requires human, facility and financial resources. However,
there are many reasons why it is important for your
organization to commit to a unique initiative like On
the Move.
Click
here to download Stats & Facts (On the Move
Handbook - Chapter 2) (PDF 44KB)
On the Move Top 10 Success
Factors
The On the Move Top 10 Success Factors are based on
research and feedback from network members across the
country. Use them as a guide to increase opportunities
for girl and young women to participate in sport and
physical activity in your community.
Click
here to download a PDF of the Top 10 Success Factors
Click
here to download a PDF of the Top 10 Success Factors
for Educators
Consultation
and Advocacy
Contact CAAWS about consultation
and advocacy services to support your community or organization
in making a difference in the lives of inactive girls
and young women, or to more generally increase opportunities
for girls and women to participate and lead in sport
and physical activity. Through On the Move, CAAWS has
developed partnerships to share expertise on the sport
and physical activity needs, interests and experiences
of girls and women with such diverse organizations as
the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, Aboriginal
Sport Circle, Canadian Nurses Association, and Boys
Sydney Millar
National Program Manager Canadian Association for the Advancement of
Women and Sport and Physical Activity
N202-801 King Edward Avenue
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Tel: 613 - 562 - 5667
Fax: 613 - 562 - 5668
CAAWS
appreciates the financial support of the Public
Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Heritage,
Sport Canada
CAAWS is excited to announce the release of a new report
about the healthy living experiences of girls and young
women from ethnic communities. The report, based on
focus groups with girls and young women, and with practitioners
involved with program and service delivery for this
important target group, discusses the unique sport and
physical activity needs, interests and experiences of
girls and young women from ethnic communities and provides
recommendations to enhance program and service delivery.
To get the report 
In
2010-2012, CAAWS partnered with the National Association
of Friendship Centres and five member Centres to support
the development and delivery of active after school
programs for Aboriginal girls and young women. This
document provides an overview with key learnings from
each site to support the creation of similar programs
at Friendship Centres and other active after school
program provides across Canada. 
NEW
RESOURCE:
