A few years ago, while traveling with the UBC Women’s Golf Team, we had a conversation in the van about how each player got into golf. Every single girl had learned from a male coach. That moment stuck with me long after the trip.

Up to 62% of Canadian adolescent girls are not participating in any sport, and one in three who have participated drop out by late adolescence. Girls are more than three times as likely as boys to drop out during this period, and only 18% of women aged 16-63 remain involved in sport. These statistics highlight a significant issue, emphasizing the urgent need for improvement.