She Can Play

EMPOWERING GIRLS THROUGH THE SPORT OF TENNIS

 

DO YOU KNOW...?

1 in 3 girls drop out of sport by late teens

1 in 10 boys drop out of sport by late teens

62% of girls do not play sports at all

1 in 10 due to cultural and religious reasons

1 in 5 due to bullying and safety concerns

1 in 3 girls report low confidence, negative body image, 

perceived lack of skill, poor perceptions of not belonging and feeling unwelcome...

Female Wheelchair Tennis Participation is only 21% of all players

Learn more about the stats

 

THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

- Increase female participation in tennis in Alberta and across Canada

- Create a positive social environment that fosters a sense of belonging for female players & coaches

- Support and develop female coaches through ATC Female Coach Mentorship Program

- Establish a larger and healthier pipeline of participants, coaches, skilled leaders and volunteers

- Provide a fun learning environment where female participants can enjoy the game of tennis

- Retain female players beyond adolescence

- Develop more female players through the ATC Player Development Pathway

WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS PROGRAM?

Targeted Audience:  Girls aged 8-16 Years at all levels

On-court: learning tennis, non-competitive team play and games

Off-court: Fitness, yoga, leadership skills development, round-table discussion

 

2023 CAMP SCHEDULE

CAMP#1: February 5, 2023