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
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
Off-court: Fitness, yoga, leadership skills development,
round-table discussion
2021 CAMP SCHEDULE
CAMP #1: October 30, 2021 (9:00
am - 4:00 pm)
CAMP #2: February 5, 2022 (9:00
am - 4:00 pm)
CAMP #3: April 23, 2022 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
CAMP #4: June 4, 2022 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)