Hi Officials,
After a successful debut in 2021, the Women in Basketball Speaker Series, presented by Penny Appeal, returns next month for a second season as we continue to celebrate and empower women across all aspects of our game.
Season two will tip-off again on March 8, International Women’s Day and will feature a month of panel discussions and professional development opportunities. Attendees can gain access to each of the 11 sessions hosted by Canada Basketball over the course of the month for just $25. In collaboration with Canadian Women & Sport, Canada Basketball will also be offering professional development workshops on a variety of topics throughout the month.
Ref Our Game begins on March 28. This week will examine the pathway of women referees in the game from competition here in Canada to elite international performance. This week will highlight some influential women in the officiating world who are putting Canada on the map around the globe.
Exploring Leadership in Officiating
Monday, March 28 @ 7:00 PM ET
There is no shortage of barriers for women officiating in Canada. However, there is a remarkable amount of women leading the way. This panel will explore the journey of women in leadership positions, how you can get involved to contribute as a leader and facilitate overcoming barriers.
Preparing for National Championships
Tuesday, March 29 @ 7:00 PM ET
What goes into preparing to work as a referee on Canada’s elite stages? This session provides an opportunity to hear from 5 panellists on how they prepare physically and mentally for a National Tournament assignment, and how officials might prepare differently to ensure they meet their championship goals.
A Year in the Life of an Elite Referee
Wednesday, March 30 @ 7:00 PM ET
A Canadian and one of the finest referees in the world, MP Malo has had an extraordinary 12 months of success. From the Championship game of the FIBA U19 World Cup, the first woman to work a Championship game at a major men’s tournament, to an Olympic Gold Medal Game, to the G-league –MP will give insight into her incredibly successful year and her various experiences along the way.
Each week will focus on different aspects of the game including playing, coaching, officiating and development:
- Grow Our Game: March 6-12
- Coach Our Game: March 13-19
- Play Our Game: March 20-26
- Ref Our Game: March 27- April 2
To view the entire program & register today visit: https://pheedloop.com/wibm22/
site/home/
Post A Comment: