In the News ...
CAAWS announces 2010 WISE Fund Recipients
The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) announced its 12 recipients of the WISE Fund grants, each valued at $900. - February 16, 2010 ....More

Physical Activity and Your Health...
One bad gym teacher can ruin sports for kids: study
Many parents have struggled to keep their kids and teens physically active, but a new study from the University of Alberta shows it may have more to do with an adult's attitude than a child's laziness. - January 7, 2010 ....More

CAAWS on the go...
On the Move Workshop Dates Announced
On the Move is CAAWS' national initiative to increase opportunities for inactive girls and young women (ages 9-18) to participate in sport and physical activity. On the Move Workshops are half-day, interactive, issue-based sessions that provide an overview of the initiative, share best practices from across Canada, and provide "how-to" tips to increase the participation of girls and young women. - February 18, 2010 ....More

Grants and Awards...
Increasing Sport Participation for Ontario Women 55-70- Grant Opportunity
CAAWS (Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity) with support from the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion through the Sport for More Program, is offering incentive grants to groups/organizations interested in increasing sport participation among Ontario women aged 55-70. - February 5, 2010 ....More

New resources...
Building on our strengths: Aboriginal women and Leadership workshops
Aboriginal women have diverse knowledge, experience, perspectives and connections that can enhance program planning, decision-making and organizational governance. To help address this gap, CAAWS, in collaboration with the Aboriginal Sport Circle and a working group of female Aboriginal leaders, developed the Building On Our Strengths – Aboriginal Women and Leadership workshop. - February 4, 2010 ....More