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Girls and Women in Sports Leadership Conference


An event to empower female participation and leadership in sports.​

What to expect:
  • Conference-style format including speaker panel and Q&A session
  • Interact with industry-leading experts
  • Learn about sport-focused careers and how to use your skills in the workplace
  • Network with local female athletes
  • Explore a new sport or show off your skills!
When: Saturday, May 4
Where: Save Max Sports Centre
Time: 12 – 3 pm
Fees: This is a free community event, however ​advanced registration is required as spaces are limited.
Age Requirement: 14 to 29


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Agenda:

Time​
Event​
12 - 1 pm
Registration, Sports Demonstrations and Try-It Sessions
1 pm
Welcome and Remarks from
  • Harkirat Singh, City Councillor Wards 9 & 10, Deputy Mayor
  • Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5, Brampton Women Empowerment Network (WEN)​​​
  • Navjit Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor, Wards 2 & 6, Brampton Women Empowerment Network (WEN)​
1:15 -
​2:45 pm
Keynote Speakers and Activities
2:45 - 3 pm
Girls​ Chat - Panel Discussion/Q&A​
3 pm
Refreshments


Brampton City Council:​

Lights

Harkirat Singh, City Councillor Wards 9 & 10, Deputy Mayor


Nature

Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5, Brampton Women Empowerment Network (WEN).

Fjords

Navjit Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor, Wards 2 & 6, Brampton Women Empowerment Network (WEN).

​Keynote Speakers:

Alessia

Alessia Franco
Program Specialist, Jays Care Foundation Topic: Empowering Females Through Sports Leadership, Community and Belonging

Melanie

Melanie Bradley
Executive Director, Oakville Futsal Club​
Topic: I Am More Than My Sport

Simi

Simi Olatunji
Manager of Office Administration, Toronto Argonauts
Topic: Mental Game: Overcoming Adversity​


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How to Register:

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