Diversity & Inclusion Discussion Series - Session 8

What is the Diversity and Inclusion Discussion Series: Eight, 90 minute sessions (delivered virtually). Every session is optional - sign up for one or all, we're just happy to see you!

The Goal: To advance awareness and discussion around Diversity and Inclusion in Sport among club leaders who are well-positioned to implement positive change.

Who's running the series: KidSport Calgary and KidSport Edmonton in partnership with INclusion INcorporated and supported by Sport Calgary and Edmonton Sport Council, is offering a Diversity and Inclusion in Sport series, to Local Sport Organizations across Alberta. All session are being moderated by Andrea Carey, Chief Inclusion Officer with INclusion INcorporated.

Why KidSport is doing this: KidSport believes in education, and we believe it's our responsibility to ensure that the clubs our kids play at have an understanding of the diverse backgrounds and experiences of where kids come from. Through the series, KidSport's hope is to help clubs become better equipped to offer positive, inclusive and safe access to sport.

Join us to learn more about the proactive behaviors, options, and actions we can all make so that people from all backgrounds, ages, and abilities feel welcome, respected, and that they belong at your club. We will be hosting monthly virtual sessions and will be recording each session for those who are unable to attend live.

Click on Tickets or scroll down to register but before you go, please note the sessions are FREE thanks to our partners at the Calgary Flames Foundation. However we also have a Better than FREE option where you can donate as little as $5 to help those working in this space so we can continue to grow the conversation and positive impact we can all have. We highly suggest the Better than FREE option and look forward to sharing the impact of your support throughout each session.

Please note after you register on this site we will be sending out an email to all who registered with the virtual log in details for the session a day or two prior to the session.

Looking for recordings from the first three session, head over to our YouTube channel here

Session 8 - Creating Accessible Sport Programs

Each person should have the opportunity to participate in sport programs, and sport programs should be accessible to all abilities. What does this look like and how can you plan for different abilities? These are the topics we will explore during this session.