Two young female NWT athletes, Raine Mingo and Emma Carey, had the opportunity to attend the Play to Lead Summit in Edmonton over the weekend.
The Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation’s Play to Lead initiative is making a significant impact by empowering young women to develop leadership skills and promoting gender equality and diversity in sports.
Both athletes were able to take part in sessions that helped develop their leadership skills while building lasting relationships with like-minded peers. When asking Raine to reflect on the summit, she said “I had an incredible time at the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Play to Lead Summit in Edmonton. I’ve learned lots of new things and ways to bring back the sense of confidence and inclusion in the female athlete world.” Raine is appreciative of the valuable knowledge and strategies she gained at the conference, emphasizing the importance of confidence and inclusion for female athletes. This demonstrates the impact that Play to Lead has on participants’ understanding and ability to create positive change in the sports community.
Additionally, Emma was thankful for the personal growth and motivation she gained from the workshops. ” All the workshops provided valuable lessons and motivation, benefiting my personal growth as both an individual, athlete and coach. It is my wish to enhance my own abilities and empower young female athletes to pursue their passion for sports and promote gender equality and diversity in sports in the NWT”. It is heartening to see that Emma aspires not only to enhance her own abilities but also to empower other young female athletes in the North to pursue their passions and advocate for gender equity and diversity in sports.
The Play to Lead Summit not only offers valuable lessons and motivation but also encourages athletes to become change agents in their communities. By equipping young women with the tools they need to be leaders, Play to Lead is fostering a more inclusive and equitable sports environment.
✨ Beverly’s journey at the Play to Lead Summit was nothing short of inspiring! 🌟 She had the incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and share her passion for empowering female youth. 💪🏼✨ Witnessing the transformative power of mentorship and leadership, Beverly is determined to break barriers and create a brighter future for the next generation of strong, confident women. 🌸👩👧 Let’s join hands and uplift our girls, because when they thrive, we all thrive! 🌟💫 #PlayToLeadSummit #EmpoweringFemaleYouth #BreakingBarriers #BrighterFuture #weareallteamnt
UNLEASHING WOMEN’S POWER THROUGH SPORT Play to Lead enables young women to develop the skills, confidence and relationships to become leaders, while improving gender equity and diversity in sport. The hybrid program unites a group of female athletes and their coaches, empowering them to reach their full potential and fostering a powerful network of girls in sport in Canada.
Jumpstart is launching the second year of the Play to Lead program. During the Summits, athletes will have the opportunity to network, develop leadership skills, and form friendships. After the Summits, the program will continue online, with athletes participating in regular virtual sessions and completing assignments to support their learning. Coaches will mentor the athletes, helping them apply their learnings during practices and games.
Participants from the Northwest Territories will be:
Emma Carey Raine Mingo
Mentors: Beverly Pilgrim, Thorsten Gohl
“I feel honoured to be playing even a small part in empowering our young female NWT athletes to become role models and leaders within their sport. Through the Play to Lead conference, I am looking forward to networking with other sports leaders and gaining knowledge and tools as to how I can continue to guide these young women to be the best version of themselves. Not only as athletes but also as women in everyday life. By empowering these girls we are giving them a say in what they need, and allowing them to help mold and create a better future for themselves and those behind them. I believe that you can only be what you can see in this world, and I want to help create an environment where these young women can see dynamic women in every aspect of their sport.” – Beverly Pilgrim, supporting the youth and mentoring them throughout the project.
More information on the Play to Lead project can be found on the Jumpstart website.
Jumpstart Play To Lead Summit | Class of 2022-2023
Table Tennis North is excited to be part of the “Same Game Challenge” with Canadian Women & Sport and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.
Canadian Women & Sport and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) are proud to announce the 49 sport and recreation organizations participating in the second cohort of the Same Game Challenge, taking place from July 2023 to January 2024.
Through the Same Game Challenge, we will build competencies and develop the skills that we need to close gender equity gaps and create positive, sustainable change in sport. The program will provide us with learning opportunities, mentorship, action planning and collaboration through a range of tools, including:
An online gender equity journey that includes creating a gender equity vision, implementing activities and so much more.
1:1 coaching and mentorship on how to embed gender equity into their organizational strategies, process and programs.
Access to free licenses of the Gender Equity LENS e-learning module for organizational leaders.
A $1,000 honorarium to support organizational gender equity activities.
Connection with a community of participants made up of diverse people and organizations from across Canada.
We are looking forward to being part of this amazing program!!!
We recognize and celebrate the unique opportunities that sport provides in uniting people to a common goal. We embrace the essential value of belonging as essential for individual success, team success and sport excellence.
Using education and promotions as tools to promote, inspire and highlight the very important value that there is a place for you in sports. Table Tennis North strives to empower all members and volunteers (from the home to competition arena and everything and everyone in between) to understand and embrace the language of inclusion. Through partnership in communities and with Table Tennis North, we want to ensure the safety and inclusion of all in sports – including 2SLGBTQI athletes, coaches and fans.
Campaign Promotion
Athlete Ambassadors / Influencers a) Education – Athletes, coaches and parents are invited to a short presentation on pronouns and the ASK ME MY PRONOUNS pins. Athletes are encouraged to wear and share their pins. b) Athletes take over Social Media- Table Tennis North supports and encourages athletes to share the games experience through their own eyes.
Pride Day at the Games – Wednesdays. a) Arctic Winter Games | Feb 1 b) Canada Games | Feb 22 c) Join us as athletes celebrate PRIDE. Watch as social media gets taken over
Meeting Etiquette a) Inclusive Introductions b) Land Acknowledgment
Table Tennis North strives to create a diverse, inclusive community in which everyone feels safe, respected and valued—regardless of any aspect of one’s identity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, ability or age.
Central to our commitment is a sustained effort to increase participation from historically underrepresented groups.
We recognize and celebrate the unique opportunities that sport provides in uniting people to a common goal. We embrace the essential value of belonging as essential for individual success, team success and sport excellence.
Using education and promotions as tools to promote, inspire and highlight the very important value that there is a place for you in sports. Table Tennis North strives to empower all members and volunteers (from the home to competition arena and everything and everyone in between) to understand and embrace the language of inclusion. Through partnership in communities and with Table Tennis North, we want to ensure the safety and inclusion of all in sports – including 2SLGBTQI athletes, coaches and fans.
Campaign Promotion
Athlete Ambassadors / Influencers a) Education – Athletes, coaches and parents are invited to a short presentation on pronouns and the ASK ME MY PRONOUNS pins. Athletes are encouraged to wear and share their pins. b) Athletes take over Social Media- Table Tennis North supports and encourages athletes to share the games experience through their own eyes.
Pride Day at the Games – Wednesdays. a) Arctic Winter Games | Feb 1 b) Canada Games | Feb 22 c) Join us as athletes celebrate PRIDE. Watch as social media gets taken over
Meeting Etiquette a) Inclusive Introductions b) Land Acknowledgment
Table Tennis North strives to create a diverse, inclusive community in which everyone feels safe, respected and valued—regardless of any aspect of one’s identity, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, ability or age.
Central to our commitment is a sustained effort to increase participation from historically underrepresented groups.
