GTA Same Game Challenge
An opportunity to develop and bring to life your unique gender equity vision.
Canadian Women & Sport is pleased to extend an invitation to sport, physical activity and recreation organizations to apply for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Same Game Challenge. Thanks to funding support from Nike Canada as part of the company’s Made to Play global commitment to get kids moving, organizations will advance gender equity and improve opportunities for women and girls as participants and leaders.
Applications are now closed for the GTA Same Game Challenge. Interested in participating in an upcoming Same Game Challenge? Sign up here to be notified when applications open.
The Same Game Challenge provides education on gender equity and coaching support from Canadian Women & Sport as organizations progress through the Same Game Online Toolkit.
The Same Game Online Toolkit helps you define and bring your gender equity vision to life. You’ll walk through a systematic process for embedding gender equity into your organization – from creating your vision, to implementing initiatives, to reflecting and revising what you’ve done, and all the steps in between.
Who is eligible?
This application is open to local community sport and recreation organizations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) such as minor sport organizations, recreation facilities, or other organizations that offer physical activity or sport in their community.
What is the Same Game Toolkit?
Same Game is a step-by-step online toolkit to help you bring your gender equity vision to life. You’ll walk through a systematic process for embedding gender equity into your organization – from creating your vision, to implementing initiatives, to reflecting and revising what you’ve done, and all the steps in between.
Once you’ve completed the Same Game toolkit, you’ll be able to:
- develop effective solutions to engage more women and girls in your sport over the long term,
- collect and analyze data about your progress to help you make strategic decisions,
- get buy in from key stakeholders like your board, staff, coaches, and volunteers, who are instrumental in helping move gender equity projects forward; and,
- communicate your goals and assess your performance, so you can adapt and adjust as necessary.
By following the steps, your organization will have greater confidence in the initiatives you undertake, make better use of resources, and generate greater results. It helps leaders make strategic choices and build a foundation for lasting engagement of girls and women, benefiting their sport and those who play it.
What is the Same Game Challenge?
The Same Game Challenge is a project that will support sport and physical activity organizations in actively engaging women and girls by implementing The Same Game Online Toolkit.
How will my organization benefit?
Successful applicants will receive:
- Coaching and mentorship – guidance and advice for embedding gender equity into their organizational strategies, process, and programs
- Opportunities to share and learn with others – connect with 9 other leaders who will be working through Same Game simultaneously
- Professional Development – Access to 5 free licenses of the Gender Equity LENS e-learning module for organization leaders
- Financial Support – $1,000 honorarium to support organizational gender equity activities
- Knowledge and Competency – Effective solutions and a better understanding of how to engage women and girls in sport
What is the commitment required by my organization?
- Capacity to explore and implement initiatives to embed gender equity into your organization
- Support from Board of Directors and senior leaders
- Attend monthly one-on-one and group meetings with Same Game Coach and other organization leaders
How do I apply?
Applications are now closed for the GTA Same Game Challenge. Interested in participating in an upcoming Same Game Challenge? Sign up here to be notified when applications open.
Selection Criteria
Organization applying should meet the following criteria:
- Local community organizations whose mandate is to provide sport, recreation or physical activity related activities and services to their community
- Approval and support of the CEO and/or Board Chair
Canadian Women & Sport is committed to the equitable distribution of funds to all communities and underrepresented groups. We welcome and encourage applications from organizations led by or directly serving women and girls who are:
- Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit)
- People of Colour (people who are non-white, regardless of birthplace)
- LGBTQI2S+
- Deaf Persons, Persons with Disabilities
We also encourage applications from organizations in a variety of communities (rural, suburban, urban, reserves) and sport and activity types (individual, team, recreational, summer, winter).