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Women in Football Virtual Learning Series Launches for FREE starting April 12

2021-03-30


Womens Virtual Learning Series

Ontario Football, the Capital Rebels, OWIFA and Football Canada have partnered to offer the Women in Football Learning Series Presented by Power Circle Athletics

Hamilton, Ontario - The Ontario Football Alliance (OFA) announced today the introduction of the Women in Football Virtual Learning series presented by Power Circle Athletics. The Virtual learning series will provide an opportunity for women new to the sport or with experience in the sport to expand their football knowledge through a series of online football sessions presented by coaches and current CFL players.

Women in Football Virtual Learning Series FREE: Register now

 The virtual learning series will start April 12 and go until May 26 covering a variety of topics including a variety football 101 and position specific instruction. These sessions will be led by former and current CFL players through Power Circle Athletics vast network. The series is intended for any and all women that are interested in the sport for the first time or would like to expand their football knowledge as a player, coach, administrator, official or a fan. Sessions will take place in the evening from 7:30pm EST - 8:30pm EST and attendees can choose to attend all or just the ones that interest them most.

"With this workshop's amazing lineup of experienced coaches and players, we hope to reach as many women across Ontario as possible to tell them that it is possible to play tackle football as a woman.” says Sonia Rodi co-founder Capital Rebels   “The content is formulated for beginners as well as experienced football players and it will hopefully help increase women's participation in Football not only as players, but also as coaches, administrators and officials. This Workshop is an important first step towards recruiting women and in building female contact football teams and a provincial league for Ontario to join and play against the other female Canadian Football leagues. "
 

This announcement marks the first of many initiatives to grow female participation in the sport of football in the province. Ontario Football and its partner stakeholders intend to continue providing more and new opportunities for women to participate at all levels. Any and all football stakeholders in the province that are interested in helping with future initiatives are encouraged to contact ageisler ontariofootball.ca. 


 "We are excited to be able to offer more opportunities for women and girls to participate in our sport. Partnering with stakeholders like the Capital Rebels, OWIFA and Football Canada who have an aligned vision is critical to growing participation. This is just a first step to growing female football pathways in Ontario with more exciting announcements to come." Aaron Geisler, OFA Executive Director, said.

 

Women in Football Virtual Learning Series Schedule: CLICK HERE



 FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Aaron Geisler
Executive Director
ageisler ontariofootball.ca
519-719-2322

 

Power Circle Athletics (PCA): is a football academy who offers several services such as training camps, showcase, combines, conferences, mentoring as well as athletic development i.e., (Physical Fitness, Agility , Speed, Football IQ). PCA is focused on the development of football in Ontario as well as in Quebec. 

 

ABOUT THE ONTARIO FOOTBALL ALLIANCE: The Ontario Football Alliance (OFA), the sanctioned provincial governing body for football in Ontario, through its focus on transparency, growth, alignment and excellence, is engaged in providing football opportunities for all of Ontario. The Ontario Football Alliance is driven by a commitment to deliver football programming, opportunities and resources for its members and the provincial football stakeholders. Please visit: ontariofootball.ca

 


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