The Bison Transport Sport LeadHERship Day is designed to empower and inspire women and girls to become leaders in sport, community and life. Partnering with Brandon University, this free event will give school-aged girls the opportunity to learn to lead in the context of sport, athletes, coaches, administrators, and game day operators.
The day will bring various sessions where they can see LeadHERs in action.
Who: Girls in grades 9-12
Where: Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Ave. Brandon, MB
When: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – approximately 8:00 p.m. (conclusion of the women’s basketball game)
Cost: Free!
LeadHERship Sessions
Keynote Welcome
Hear welcome remarks from Cassie Hawrysh, a coach, journalist, Olympic athlete, and CEO or CassEffect, as she shares her story on how sport has impacted her life and the various ways she’s been involved.
Panel Discussion
In a panel facilitated by Cassie Hawrysh, get inspired by what current and past elite athletes have to say about excelling at the next level, including the challenges and triumphs. Panelists are being finalized. Check back here for more information.
Performance Coaching Workshop
Session information coming soon.
ZUMBA
Take a break and enjoy some movement with a ZUMBA class led by Brandon University’s own ZUMBA instructor, Lucia Bravo.
Careers in Sport Administration
Beth Clark, the Athletics Associate at Assiniboine Community College, discusses her experience in the sports system as an athlete and how it led her to opportunities to work in sports administration and all of the behind-the-scenes work it takes to ensure sports operate smoothly.
Women’s Basketball Game, Manitoba vs Saskatchewan
The group will head to the Healthy Living Centre gymnasium to watch the Brandon University Bobcats women’s basketball team take on the Saskatchewan Huskies, tip off at 6:00 p.m.
Thank you to Bison Transport for their support of this series.
Photos from the Bison Transport Sport LeadHERship Day 2024
