“2015 – The Year of Women in Sport!” is to be declared by The City of Surrey* in Canada on Monday, December 15th, 2014 We are looking for people to come out and wear their athletic gear to show the new Mayor our enthusiasm. *the City of Surrey is within the Metro Vancouver region – a host for the 2015 Women’s World Cup of Soccer. Please leave your comment here and RSVP. Your Comments Read more →
Declaration 2015 The Year of Women in Sport
Why a declaration
[lead_p]Often I am asked why Declare 2015 – The Year of Women in Sport, what good will it do, what change will it trigger. [/lead_p] To understand this, we need to look at the power of language and our words. Some argue that our word is all we have. That our future is created from our word and we make change through our words. These words start with ourselves and then are spread and shared through conversations. Words are the language of commitment. [lead_p]Think of a time you made a positive change in your life.[/lead_p] It started by saying something… Read more →
Opinion piece on Women in Sport
By Bill Cooper, click here to read original article. http://www.twentytengroup.com/ladies_first/ Wake up, Canada. This is a precious moment in time and an unparalleled opportunity for positive inspiration – but it is not being leveraged anywhere near to the degree it should. Canadian women are leading the world in sport on a scale never before seen. And while prevailing opinion is that more success is yet to come, we cannot sit idly by, vainly assuming that we can wait and see if the trend continues before seizing this opportunity at a later date. Sponsor a women’s sport property, broadcast a women’s… Read more →
Declare “2015 – The Year of Women in Sport!” — Canadian governments
Dear Canadian governments, In light of the Women’s World Cup of Soccer here in Canada, we ask you to declare “2015 – The Year of Women in Sport!” More Read more →
“2015 – The Year of Women in Sport!” declared by The City of North Vancouver
On Nov 3rd, 2014: North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto and The Power in Sport founder Linda Diano declared “2015 – The Year of Women in Sport!” Scroll down for the proclamation and photos. Still more posts on our photo album. Click here. Read more →
Press Release – The Power in Sport re the City of North Vancouver
The City of North Vancouver is to proclaim 2015 – The Year of Women in Sport!
You are invited to witness the 2nd municipality in Canada making this important declaration. We’ll be there! Read more →
The City of Burnaby – selected twitter examples – Oct 2014
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2015 Proclaimed the Year of Sport in Canada by the Governor General
Governor General of Canada’s Proclamation. For original release, click here. Proclamation made during Prince George 2015 Canada Winter Games torch lighting ceremony October 16, 2014 – Ottawa – Department of Canadian Heritage His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, today proclaimed 2015 the Year of Sport in Canada in a ceremony on Parliament Hill. The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), attended the event, which included the ceremonial torch lighting for the Prince George 2015 Canada Winter Games—one of the key events in the Year of Sport. Quick Facts The Year of Sport in Canada… Read more →
“2015 – The Year of Women in Sport!” declared by The City of Burnaby
The City of Burnaby is the first to declare “2015 – The Year of Women in Sport!” Monday, Oct 6th, 2014 we attended a short but poignant ceremony where The City of Burnaby proclaimed “2015 – The Year of Women in Sport!” This took many months to materialize. We believe it will be the first of many municipalities to proclaim. “Our city is very proud of the achievements of its amateur and professional Burnaby athletes,” says Mayor Derek Corrigan. “We look forward, through our exceptional recreational facilities and programs, to continuing to support and develop the aspirations of Burnaby citizens… Read more →