Girls in Motion

• Girls in Motion programs are community-based and directed with opportunities for girls to experience physical activity in a relaxed, fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
• Girls in Motion programs are run and organized by the applying not-for-profit or charity and are tailored based on the needs of the community they are serving.
• Girls in Motion programs are run as an ongoing program over a series of days, weeks or months.
• The Girls in Motion program is not intended to support training or coaching fees for individual athletes.
• Program Goals and Objectives
• How are Applications Evaluated?

Girls in Motion program provides the opportunity to apply for a contribution of up to $2500 for Alberta not-for-profit and charitable organizations to run high-quality recreational, sport/physical activity programs specifically for girls ages 6-17 in Alberta. Not-for-profit and charitable organizations are encouraged to apply for support to increase movement opportunities for individuals who have been, and continue to be, excluded from our sporting, recreation, and physical activity systems due to interrelated factors such as race, gender, income, (dis)ability, religion, and language.

Among girls who have participated in sport, there is a dramatic dropout rate observed with 1 in 3 girls leaving sport by late adolescence. By comparison, the dropout rate for teenage boys (aged 16-18) is only 1 in 10. Sport participation rates for Canadian girls decline steadily from childhood to adolescence with as many as 62% of girls not playing sport at all. (Rally Report, 2020)

InMotion Network strives to create a positive and fun environment to address the unique needs of your community. This program can help to relieve some of the barriers to active participation such as accessibility, quality programs, and quality coaches and leaders.

Successful Girls in Motion Programs

• Intro to  Sports, Sport Skill Development, Sport Leagues -  learn to/multi sport opportunities that address barriers to participation for girls.
• Community Based Out of School Time Projects - community driven with a variety of activities for girls to learn and grow their skills through sports, dance, fitness and more.
• Follow this link to Get Inspired with past Girls in Motion Projects!