90 Sport Organizations in Ontario are Ready to Make Their Next Play for Gender Equity

We know that girls and gender-diverse people face many barriers to fully participating in sport. We also know we can do something about it.
We’re proud to share the news of 90 sport organizations stepping up for gender equity in Ontario as part of The Next Play grant program.
“It’s inspiring to see so many sport organizations across Ontario committing to engage more girls in sport. Through The Next Play, these organizations will work to break down barriers and help ensure equitable access to the benefits of physical activity. We’re excited to witness the impact of their efforts and look forward to seeing how they create positive change for girls in sport.”
Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women & Sport
Made possible by funding from the Ontario Government, The Next Play aims to empower Ontario sport leaders with the skills they need to engage more girls in sport and active recreation.
“Physical activity and recreation improve our quality of life and contribute to good mental health and well-being. The Ontario government is proud to support Canadian Women and Sport and The Next Play program, and we encourage all Ontarians to get out and play.”
Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
These sport organizations are committed to making real change for girls in sport. The goal? Help ensure all girls have access to the power and benefits of sport.
Congratulations to the 90 organizations who are ready to make their Next Play for gender equity in sport:
- 6Tigers Academy
- Abilities Centre
- Argonaut Rowing Club
- Auntie’s Place
- Bais Yaakov Elementary School
- Bangladeshi Canadian Community Services
- Barrie and District Girls Softball Association
- BGC East Scarborough
- BGC Toronto Kiwanis
- Boys and Girls Clubs of North Simcoe
- Brampton Soccer Club
- Brams United Girls Soccer Club
- Branksome Hall Day Camps
- C.A.N.I. Athletics
- Camda Sports Foundation Canada
- Canadian College and University Cricket
- Canadian Turkish Friendship Community operating Nile Academy
- Caribbean Canadian Artistic Star Inc
- Cecil Community Centre
- Centre Wellington District High School
- Char-Lan Skating Club
- Clearview Township
- Copetown Woods Golf Club
- Devotion Dance Company
- Durham Dragons Athletics
- Emmanuel Parish Celestial Church of Christ
- First Tee – Ontario
- Gloucester Lacrosse Association
- Grimsby Basketball Association
- I Challenge Diabetes
- Ingersoll Karate
- International Centre For Family Welfare
- Jane Finch Community Tennis Association
- Janet Co.
- Kawennakatste Mohawk Language Arts
- Kingston BMX Association
- Kingston Gets Active
- Kingston Impact Basketball Club
- Lady Ballers Camp
- Lights Out Basketball Academy
- Maple Leaf Cricket Club (MLCC)
- Markham & Lawrence Community United
- Markham-Stouffville Ringette Association
- Niagara Adventure Camp
- Niagara College
- Niagara Falls Rowing Club
- Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre
- Niagara Olympic Wrestling Club
- North Algona Wilberforce Township
- North Toronto Soccer Club Nitros/Kicks
- North York FC
- Oakville Minor Lacrosse Association
- Ontario Lawn Bowls Association
- Ontario Para Network
- Ottawa Valley Media Network
- Ottawa Water Ski Club
- Ottawa Women’s Football
- Ottawa-Carleton Ultimate Association
- Owen Sound Rugby Club
- Peel Children’s Aid Foundation
- Peel Region Football
- Play Forever
- Promoting Education and Community Health
- Queen’s University – Athletics & Recreation
- Richmond Hill Soccer Club
- Row Ontario
- San Romanoway Revitalization Association
- Sarnia Saints Rugby Club
- Scadding Court Community Centre
- Scarborough Basketball Association
- Scarborough Muslim Association
- Shendy’s Swim School Inc.
- Somali Community in Hamilton
- St. Catharines Club Roma Soccer
- Superior Rush
- TB West Community Services
- The Kickback Foundation (Patchwork)
- The Klub Community Centre
- The Rayside Balfour Youth Action Network
- The Scarborough Shadow Water Polo
- The Trifecta Experience
- Toronto Azzurri Soccer Club
- Toronto West Athletics
- Tyendinaga Roots
- Unionville Milliken Soccer Club
- Whitby Ringette Association
- Windsor Family Homes & Community Partnerships
- WOLFPAAC
The Next Play empowers sport leaders across Ontario to address barriers and expand opportunities for girls and gender-diverse participants. This project has been made possible by Government of Ontario.
