Girls+ at Bat

• 1 in 3 girls report a poor perception of belonging as a factor for dropping out of sport (Canadian Women and Sport, 2020)
• By the age of 14, girls are 2x more likely to drop out of sport (Women’s Sports Foundation’s Go out and Play: Youth Sports in America report)

Girls+ at Bat is an introductory level baseball program aiming to remove some of the barriers girls and gender-diverse youth may face in sports. Including, but not limited to, sport being too competitive, having a perceived lack of skill, limited access to opportunity, and low confidence.

Girls+ at Bat focuses on strengthening relationships with the self and others. It encourages girls and gender-diverse youth to try new things, be active, practice leadership skills, and make new friends.

No baseball experience or skills needed!  

Girls+ at Bat creates spaces that empower and centre the leadership and voices of girls and gender-diverse youth, and provides opportunities for them to learn and play sport in a resilient and inclusive community.

The program changes the game for girls and gender-diverse youth by focusing on four key pillars: connection, courage, leadership, and love of sport.