The City of Edmonton wants everyone, no matter their gender, to have a fair chance to be active in a way that makes them feel safe, confident, and empowered.
Partnered Programs
The City is working with not-for-profit organizations and university/college sports teams to help girls aged 8-17 participate in sports and physical activities. Some programs are drop-in, and others require registration.
Locations
Girls In Sport Canada
Power Up! Girls Multi-Sport Drop-In
Day: Mondays
Time: 7:15-8:45pm
Start Date: September 14
How to Participate: Drop-in at Gym 2
C5
Power In You
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:15-7:45pm
Start Date: May 5
How to Participate: Drop-in at Multi-Purpose Room 1
Africa Centre
All-Girls Basketball
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Start Date: May 5
How to Participate: Drop-in at Gym 2 or Register Online
Free Play
Jr. Wolves
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6-7pm
Start Date: May 13
How to Participate: Registration is currently closed
Family Futures Resource Network
Girls Multi-Sport
Day: Thursdays
Time: 6:30-8pm
Start Date: May 7
How to Participate: Register Online
For Girls, By Girls
For Girls, By Girls is a free drop-in program designed to build confidence and foster a love for sport and recreation in girls aged 8-17. Each week, participants will engage in a variety of activities, games and skill-building exercises led by student-athletes. Best of all, the program is completely free — no admission, program fees or pre-registration required. Just come ready to have fun, learn and grow!
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Other City-offered Programs and Opportunities
StrongHER
Feel empowered and confident in the gym! Strong-HER is a program designed for all genders ages 12-17 to learn exercise fundamentals, proper technique and programming in a private training studio. Participants will get a Youth In Action card, which grants independent use of the fitness centre, upon completion of the Strong-HER program.
Women on Weights
Learn how to train in a fun and safe environment! Taught by a Personal Trainer, Women on Weights teaches you the principles for training safely and effectively with machines and free weights. You will also learn proper warm-up and stretching techniques to reduce injury risk and improve rest and recovery between workouts.
Women and Girls Only Swim
Women, girls & transgender inclusive, aquatic swim times.
Confederation
Eastglen
Women, Girls and Transgender Inclusive Programs
Women, girls & transgender inclusive, aquatic learn to swim programs. Various levels available from entry level lessons to lessons focused on enhancing swimmers abilities, techniques and fitness.
Partnerships
Girls Only programs are in collaboration with: