Celebrating BC women in Sport
FAB 55+ Incentive Program
2011-12 Forever Active Bodies (FAB) Incentive Program Recipients Announced
December 5th, 2011
ProMOTION Plus and the BC Recreation and Parks Association are proud to announce the 2011 Forever Active Bodies (FAB) Incentive Program grant recipients. FAB was developed to provide opportunities to participate in sport for non-active women age 55 and over in all regions of BC. With over 30 applications from across the province it was a challenge to narrow down the selection, however, funding of up to $2,500 was awarded to the following communities to increase the number of non-active women in BC participating in sport:
- St. Mary’s Indian Band, Cranbrook | FAB Plus
- Slocan and Valley South Regional Parks and Recreation Commission, Slocan and Valley South | Winter Women
- Shuswap Women’s Recreation Soccer Association, Salmon Arm | Fitness 55
- Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, Vancouver | Walk your Way into Sport and Physical Activity 2
- Township of Esquimalt – Department of Parks and Recreation, Esquimalt | Pickleball SportFit
- Denman Seniors and Museum Society, Denman Island | Introduction to Carpet Bowling
- Hornby Recreation, Coastal Island | Women in Action
- Skmana Cross Country Ski Club, Chase | FAB at Fifty-Five
- District of Squamish – Squamish Seniors’ Centre, District of Squamish | Rhythmic Ladies [modified rhythmic gymnastics for women 55+]
- Grand Forks Recreation, Grand Forks | Fit for Health 2012
- Pine Valley Seniors Association, Chetwynd | Gentle Water Movement Classes
Congratulations to Everyone!
We would like to thank 2010 Legacies Now, the Government of British Columbia and the Government of Canada for their support through the BC Sport Participation program.
Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 are now CLOSED
Forever Active Bodies (FAB) Women 55+ Incentive Program Grants
Program Background:
The FAB 55+ Incentive Program Grant was developed to provide opportunities to participate in sport for non-active women age 55 and over in all regions of BC. The programs can be focussed on a single sport or can be designed to provide exposure to a multi-sport experience for women 55 years and over.The goal of the program is to provide opportunity and access to positive sport experiences for non-active females 55 years of age and over. Program participants will be encouraged to sign up for leagues, clubs or programs which encourage sustainable healthy and active lifestyles. Partnerships with other organizations/municipalities/Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) are encouraged.
The FAB 55+ Incentive Program is a partnership between ProMOTION Plus and the BC Recreation and Parks Association with the support of 2010 Legacies Now, the Provincial Government of BC and the Canadian Federal Government through the BC Sport Participation program.
Applications for this program are CLOSED | Application Deadline Tuesday November 15, 2011, 4:30pm
Forever Active Bodies (FAB) Women 55+ Sport Grant Recipients Announced
January 20th, 2011
FAB 55+ Incentive Program Grants of up to $2,500 were awarded to the following BC organizations:
• Wilson Centre Seniors' Advisory Association (Senior Women's Indoor Slo-pitch Training)
• District of Vanderhoof (Ladies Sport Trials)
• Granville Park Bowls Park (Introduction to Lawn Bowling)
• Glen Pine 50plus Society (Let's Get Moving - Now or Never)
• North Shore Neighbourhood House (GO! Jr. Senior Sport Sampler)
• Slocan & Valley South Regional Parks & Recreation Commission (Winter Women)
• District of Sparwood - Community Services (Floor Curling)
• Shuswap Women's Recreation Soccer Association (Let's Get Moving!)
• Vancouver Park Board (Walk Your Way into Sport and Physical Activity)
A partnership between ProMOTION Plus, the BCRPA, 2010 Legacies Now and the Federal Government, the FAB 55+ Incentive Program Grant was developed to provide sport opportunities for non-active women 55 years and older in all regions of BC.
• Wilson Centre Seniors' Advisory Association (Senior Women's Indoor Slo-pitch Training)
• District of Vanderhoof (Ladies Sport Trials)
• Granville Park Bowls Park (Introduction to Lawn Bowling)
• Glen Pine 50plus Society (Let's Get Moving - Now or Never)
• North Shore Neighbourhood House (GO! Jr. Senior Sport Sampler)
• Slocan & Valley South Regional Parks & Recreation Commission (Winter Women)
• District of Sparwood - Community Services (Floor Curling)
• Shuswap Women's Recreation Soccer Association (Let's Get Moving!)
• Vancouver Park Board (Walk Your Way into Sport and Physical Activity)
A partnership between ProMOTION Plus, the BCRPA, 2010 Legacies Now and the Federal Government, the FAB 55+ Incentive Program Grant was developed to provide sport opportunities for non-active women 55 years and older in all regions of BC.
2011 Forever Active Bodies (FAB) 55+ Incentive Program Grants
Call for applications fall/winter 2010/11 is now closed.
Background:
The FAB 55+ Incentive Program Grant was developed to provide opportunities to participate in sport for non-active women age 55 and over in all regions of BC. The programs can be focussed on a single sport or can be designed to provide exposure to a multi-sport experience for women 55 years and over.The goal of the program is to provide opportunity and access to positive sport experiences for non-active females 55 years of age and over. Program participants will be encouraged to sign up for leagues, clubs or programs which encourage sustainable healthy and active lifestyles. Partnerships with other organizations/municipalities/Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) are encouraged.
The FAB 55+ Incentive Program Grant was developed to provide opportunities to participate in sport for non-active women age 55 and over in all regions of BC. The programs can be focussed on a single sport or can be designed to provide exposure to a multi-sport experience for women 55 years and over.The goal of the program is to provide opportunity and access to positive sport experiences for non-active females 55 years of age and over. Program participants will be encouraged to sign up for leagues, clubs or programs which encourage sustainable healthy and active lifestyles. Partnerships with other organizations/municipalities/Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) are encouraged.
The FAB 55+ Incentive Program is a partnership between ProMOTION Plus and the BC Recreation and Parks Association with the support of 2010 Legacies Now, the Provincial Government of BC and the Canadian Federal Government through the BC Sport Participation program.
January 2010
ProMOTION Plus and CAAWS are please to announce that the following organizations have been selected to receive an Increasing Sport Participation for Women 55-70 Incentive Grant ($2000):
Go Rowing & Paddling Association of Canada - 55+ Women’s Only Paddling Pre-season Training & Recruitment (Victoria, BC)
Denman Seniors & Museum Society - Exploring Fitness & Sport for Senior Women (Denman Island, BC)
PacificSport Northern BC - Introduction to Functional Training for Women 55-70 (Prince George, BC)
Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to all!
Background: The Increasing Sport Participation for Women 55-70 Incentive Grant is provided with support from 2010 Legacies through the BC Sport Participation program. These are incentive grants for groups/organizations interested in increasing sport participation among women aged 55-70.
Activities that may be funded include:
• Modification of existing sport programs (communication, structure, leaders, environments) to make them more appealing to women 55-70
• Development of sport programs specifically for women 55-70
• Training of staff to deliver sport for women 55-70 and evidence they have applied this to current programming.
Grant recipients provide participation rates of women 55-70 prior to the project and again after completion to determine their impact on sport participation among women 55-70.
Women 55-70: Sport and Physical Activity Challenges and Opportunities
Background:
In March of 2009 Shelley Callaghan from the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) faciliated sessions in BC hosted by ProMOTION Plus and 2010 Legacies Now.
These sessions introduced the findings, tools and resources produced as part of a three-year national project by CAAWS (2005 to 2008) focused on increasing sport and physical activity opportunities for women 55-70. The useful information and concrete tools presented were intended to assist in the development of sport and physical activity initiatives, policies and strategies for women 55-70.
Why Focus on Sport and Physical Activity for Women 55-70?
Although the importance of increasing physical activity for older adults is well understood, focusing on younger seniors and their unique needs is a relatively new concept that needs attention. The 55-70 age group will be the fastest growing segment of the Canadian population over the next 25 years and by understanding, developing and adapting programs and services now, sport and physical activity providers will be prepared to handle the increased demand in the coming years.
Looking at these issues from a woman’s perspective is a critical first step. Women 55-70 realize that they need to invest in their health now to stay healthy as they age. However reaching these women can be difficult, and current physical activity and sports programming could do more to attract and keep these women involved. The information presented helped shed light on the issues and provide concrete direction to move forward.
Presentation Highlights:
• An overview of the main challenges and solutions that came forward from a series of 38 cross-Canada focus groups with community stakeholders, active and less active women 55-70;
• Concrete Canadian statistical evidence that makes the case for investing time, money and human resources into physical activity and sport programs and services for women 55-70; and
• Hands-on tools for staff to use to get and keep women 55-70 active for life; and
• An opportunity to discuss the sport and physical activity issues and solutions for women 55-70 with colleagues in ‘fireside chat’ format.
About the Presenter:
Shelley Callaghan is the President of Purple Dog Consulting and has been working in the area of physical activity and health promotion/prevention, communications and program management for over 17 years. Shelley has a Master of Arts degree in Leisure Studies from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Social Science degree, Honours in Leisure Studies, Concentration in Psychology from the University of Ottawa. Shelley currently manages the physical activity and sport for women 55-70 project for the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) and is the primary author on newly developed publications resulting from this project.
Background:
In March of 2009 Shelley Callaghan from the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) faciliated sessions in BC hosted by ProMOTION Plus and 2010 Legacies Now.
These sessions introduced the findings, tools and resources produced as part of a three-year national project by CAAWS (2005 to 2008) focused on increasing sport and physical activity opportunities for women 55-70. The useful information and concrete tools presented were intended to assist in the development of sport and physical activity initiatives, policies and strategies for women 55-70.
Why Focus on Sport and Physical Activity for Women 55-70?
Although the importance of increasing physical activity for older adults is well understood, focusing on younger seniors and their unique needs is a relatively new concept that needs attention. The 55-70 age group will be the fastest growing segment of the Canadian population over the next 25 years and by understanding, developing and adapting programs and services now, sport and physical activity providers will be prepared to handle the increased demand in the coming years.
Looking at these issues from a woman’s perspective is a critical first step. Women 55-70 realize that they need to invest in their health now to stay healthy as they age. However reaching these women can be difficult, and current physical activity and sports programming could do more to attract and keep these women involved. The information presented helped shed light on the issues and provide concrete direction to move forward.
Presentation Highlights:
• An overview of the main challenges and solutions that came forward from a series of 38 cross-Canada focus groups with community stakeholders, active and less active women 55-70;
• Concrete Canadian statistical evidence that makes the case for investing time, money and human resources into physical activity and sport programs and services for women 55-70; and
• Hands-on tools for staff to use to get and keep women 55-70 active for life; and
• An opportunity to discuss the sport and physical activity issues and solutions for women 55-70 with colleagues in ‘fireside chat’ format.
About the Presenter:
Shelley Callaghan is the President of Purple Dog Consulting and has been working in the area of physical activity and health promotion/prevention, communications and program management for over 17 years. Shelley has a Master of Arts degree in Leisure Studies from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Social Science degree, Honours in Leisure Studies, Concentration in Psychology from the University of Ottawa. Shelley currently manages the physical activity and sport for women 55-70 project for the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) and is the primary author on newly developed publications resulting from this project.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia
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