The Next Play
Details:
As part of The Next Play
- Sport leaders will receive training on how to better design sport and active recreation experiences for girls and gender-diverse participants. Participating organizations will receive a $1,000 honorarium to support with this training.
- Participating organizations will develop and submit a project proposal outlining their plans for better engaging and retaining girls and gender-diverse youth in active recreation in their communities. Proposals should reflect the unique needs of their communities and organizations, and learnings from the program design training. Organizations with successful completed proposals will receive a $4,500 grant to support their initiatives.
Who is The Next Play for?
The Next Play is for Ontario-based active recreation organizations that are eager and ready to engage more girls and gender-diverse participants from diverse backgrounds. Active recreation includes sport and physical activity programs as well as cultural and game-based programming.
The Next Play in Action
"I have witnessed a remarkable transformation in my daughter since she joined the Empowered Girls Soccer Program. My daughter used to be quite reserved and struggled to find her place in sports. However, with the program's welcoming atmosphere and attentive coaches, she now eagerly looks forward to every practice and game. I am grateful for the positive influence this program has had on my daughter's self-esteem and overall wellbeing. It's a place where she feels accepted, supported, and inspired to pursue her dreams."
Parent of Participant
