LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Women and Leadership Workshops (3 hours each)
A series of five professional development workshops that blend theory with practical applications, and provide an opportunity for women working or volunteering in the sport or physical activity sector to share their experiences, reflect on ideas, develop their skills, and build their networks. Workshops were updated in 2013, featuring new content for today’s young professionals. Sessions include:
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Influencing Change
- Creating Work-Life Balance
- Effective Networking
Visit Women and Leadership Program for full workshop descriptions.
Building On Our Strengths: Aboriginal Women and Leadership Workshop (3 hours)
Designed by and for Aboriginal Women, this workshop provides an opportunity for participants from the sport, physical activity, education and health sectors to share their experiences, reflect on ideas, develop their skills, and build their networks. Discussion will focus on improving community sport and physical activity for Aboriginal girls and women. Visit the Aboriginal Women and Leadership Program for full workshop descriptions.
Unleash Your Leadership Potential: A Workshop for Young Women (2-3 hours)
With sport and physical activity as a backdrop, this workshop combines theory and interactive activities to cover a range of leadership skills and attributes that will assist young leaders during their school years and beyond. Intended for young women (aged 15-20) who are involved in sport, recreation and physical activity as athletes, coaches and/or volunteers and hope to continue to contribute to sport in their future career or through volunteer activities. Visit the Youth Leadership Program for full workshop descriptions.
Women on Boards Workshop (3 hours)
Based on CAAWS’ Women on Boards publication, this provides comprehensive information about boards and how they operate, and makes the case for the importance of increasing the number of women on boards. The presentation is suitable for women who have never served as a board member as well as those with experience on boards; and for organizations looking to increase the number of women in leadership positions within their association.
SUPPORTING PARTICIPATION
Canadian Sport for Life: Actively Engaging Women and Girls (1-3 hours)
Based on CAAWS’ Actively Engaging Women and Girls: Addressing the Psycho-Social Factors publication, this workshop examines the factors that enhance and inhibit the full participation of women and girls as participants and leaders across the CS4L stages. Success stories and practical recommendations for national/provincial/territorial sport organizations, coaches, community program leaders, educators/school administrators, and/or parents are provided as appropriate for the audience. Visit the Actively Engaging Women and Girls program for more information.
Girls and Women: Active Across the Lifespan (3 hours)
This interactive workshop explores common experiences that influence the sport and physical activity participation of girls and women across the lifespan, building on CAAWS’ On the Move, Mothers in Motion and Sport and Physical Activity for Women 55-70+ initiatives. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the social and systemic barriers that limit girls’ and women’s participation, and a number of valuable tools to enhance programs and services for all girls and women in their community.
On the Move – Getting Girls and Young Women Active! (3.5 hours)
Interactive, issue-based sessions 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. Appropriate for everyone from practitioners to policy makers, the workshops also provide an opportunity to discuss collaboration and local action to make a difference in the lives of girls and young women in our communities.
In addition to a general On the Move workshop, three targeted workshops are available:
- On the Move – Engaging Aboriginal Girls and Young Women
- On the Move – Engaging Newcomer Girls and Young Women
- Quality Active After School Programming for Girls and Young Women
On the Move – Making Healthy Connections with Racialized Communities (3.5 hours)
Ontario communities are becoming increasingly diverse, creating new challenges and opportunities for community sport and physical activity providers. Based on CAAWS’ newest publication, this workshop discusses the complexities of race, racialization and racism; explores findings from focus groups with racialized girls and young women, and service providers; and provides practical tips and ideas to enhance sport and physical activity programs and services.
Mothers in Motion – Encouraging Mothers and their Families to be More Physically Active – Workshop for Stakeholders (3 hours)
Designed to share the experiences of mothers and their families in accessing community sport and physical activity, this interactive workshop shares findings from focus groups with mothers and service providers, and provides practical recommendations to enhance programs and services for this important target group.
For more information about CAAWS’ Mothers in Motion program, click here.
Mothers in Motion – Lead the Way! A workshop to encourage mothers and their families to be more physically active (2 hours)
Providing an opportunity for mothers to share their sport and physical activity experiences, this interactive workshop also supports participants in developing their skills and confidence as advocates for themselves and their peers to enhance community sport and physical activity programs and services for women and families.
For more information about CAAWS’ Mothers in Motion program, click here.
Physical Activity and Sport for Women Aged 55 to 70+
Based on extensive CAAWS research about the sport and physical activity experiences of women 55-70+, this interactive workshop is designed to enhance policy and program development and delivery for this target group. Research findings are discussed, and a number of tools and resources produced as part of the project reviewed.
ADDRESSING HOMOPHOBIA IN SPORT
Addressing Homophobia in Sport Workshop: Leading the Way for your Organization (2 or 3.5 hour workshops are available)
Provides coaches and other sport and physical activity leaders with the opportunity to really understand what is homophobia and how it can hurt their organization’s athletes, coaches, officials and other participants, regardless of their sexual orientation. From understanding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and two-spirited (LGBT) language to dealing with sensitive issues such as same-sex relationships amongst teammates, the session allows for an open and honest conversation about homophobia and the important role coaches and other sport leaders can play in making sport more accepting of sexual diversity.
For more information about CAAWS’ Addressing Homophobia in Sport program, click here.
HOSTING A WORKSHOP
CAAWS Workshop Facilitators are available for a variety of professional development events, including conferences, staff training, and AGMs. CAAWS workshops can also be hosted as stand-alone community events. CAAWS provides resources for distribution to workshop participants, and coordinates an appropriate facilitator (workshop facilitators are available across the country). Occasionally CAAWS has subsidies available to support facilitator honoraria, travel, and other hosting expenses – sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay in the loop on future opportunities.
ATTENDING A WORKSHOP
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