Gee-Gees Women’s Rugby, in partnership with Canadian Tire’s Jump Start Sport Relief Fund, is set to launch its second Leadership, Equity and Athletic Development (LEAD) Program.

LEAD is a comprehensive five-week program consisting of leadership development, character education, rugby skills, and strength and conditioning for any young women in grades 8 to 11.

This Program is designed to support the development of rugby players as young leaders of tomorrow. Each session will consist of rugby skills, strength & conditioning, and leadership development/character education. The Program will be organized and ran by members of the Gee-Gee Women’s Rugby Team, with the leadership development training ran exclusively by Gee-Gees Women of Colour.

With the help of Jumpstart, a set number of registrants with demonstrated financial need will be offered free registration to the Program.

The LEAD Program will be run out of the University of Ottawa sports facilities (Matt Anthony Field) on the following dates: Sept 14th, 21st, Oct 5th, 12th and admission to one Gee-Gee’s game (game TBD).

If you have any questions, please contact Ngozi Mosindi, Recruitment & Sustainability Coordinator at nmosindi@uottawa.ca.