Events & Updates

Watching Olympic athletes – a personal note

July 2016 Watching Olympic athletes – a personal note The Olympics have called to me for most of my life. There was a spell of about a decade or more where I showed no interest – in my 20s and early 30s. But now I am firmly interested in the Olympics again. Not for the hype but for the heart. Only interested in the heart – the athletes emotions as they strive to be the best they can be. It sounds cliche and it’s true. Trekking down by car to Eugene, Oregon in the US was simple. A 9 hour… Read more →

Linda Diano remarks at Inaugural Kickoff / Media event for Play it Forward 2015

My remarks at the Inaugural Kickoff / Media Demonstration game for PLAY IT FORWARD 2015. Held at Vancouver Technical High School in Vancouver, BC. June 1 2015.     My mother taught me to be me. When other little girls were wearing dresses and skirts, my mom encouraged me to choose my own clothing. And I chose the breakfast of champions on the playground, GWG jeans and tshirts. Topped off with my favourite sneakers. I sat on a summer’s day watching television in the dark basement. On the 1970 tv screen a Kenyan ran and ran around the track. Fluidly… Read more →

High school students meetup

I really enjoy meeting and working with younger people. They are quick and smart when motivated and these gals are motivated! Must be all their years playing sport. smile emoticon Here we are preparing for the Vancouver Technical High School Girls Soccer Team to kickoff Play it Forward this Monday June 1st after the India event on Saturday May 30th. These fine ladies are the team captains. A well-placed soccer pitch is in the background, of course! Read more →

City of Saint John proclamation event – Dec 15 2014

Welcome. We, The Power in Sport, have been asking governments across Canada to declare “2015 – The Year of Women in Sport!” We are excited to let you know The City of Saint John, New Brunswick will declare “2015 – The Year of Women in Sport!” Monday, December 15th at City Hall We are looking for people to come out and wear their athletic gear to show the Mayor our enthusiasm.   Please leave your comment here and RSVP. Your comments   Below — Comments from the Declarations & Proclamations in other regions   Read more →

City of Surrey proclamation event – Dec 15 2014

“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 →

“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 →

Leadership & Public Speaking Session – UBC Athletes – Sep 29, 2014

A cross-section of Athletes came out to a demonstration Leadership and Public Speaking Session we held within the UBC campus in Vancouver, BC. Canada. The students are from Forestry, Kinesiology, Sociology and Geography. Sports included Rowing, Swimming, Track, Baseball, and Volleyball. All spoke for a few minutes on a topic related to their life lessons from sport. Comments: “I was very happy I came….Once I was up there…my fears went away.” “…Body language, eye contact, and speech structure…3 things I need to work on!” “(What I got out it?) Confidence and desire to do more public speaking….Built relationship with others… Read more →