Join us for our 2nd Annual Girls Can Play Day!

Among girls who have participated in sports, there is a dramatic dropout rate with 1 in 3 girls leaving sports by late adolescence. Our Girls Can Play Day event combines our Women’s League 1 Championship team game with the opportunity to celebrate women and girls in our community who are doing great things in sport. This year, on Saturday, June 21st, bring your family, friends, and extraordinary female athletes to Corpus Christi CSS to watch our Men’s and Women’s League 1 teams play and learn more about the amazing variety of sports programs our community has to offer!

Schedule For the Day

  • Sports Organization Info Market Opens at 12:00pm
  • 12:30pm – Women’s Championship team takes on Hamilton United
  • 4:00pm – Men’s Premier team takes on Alliance United
  • Sports Organization Info Market closes at 5:00pm

Who Will be There?

Our Sports Organization Info Market aims to give members of the community a convenient way to see all of the amazing sports Burlington has to offer! The following organizations will be present at the event ready to share more information about the what they do and the programs they offer.

Ignite Artistic Swimming Club – 

Ignite Artistic Swimming Club, formerly known as Burlington Synchronized Swimming Club, is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that has proudly served young athletes and teenagers in Halton and Hamilton Wentworth for nearly five decades, starting in 1972.

Ignite is dedicated to inspiring athletes of various ages and abilities – including recreational, regional, competitive, and athletes with unique abilities – not only to learn the sport of artistic swimming but also to enhance their fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for others. Our goal is to foster a positive learning environment that promotes goal-setting, strong work ethics, excellence, and a sense of accomplishment and success.

At Ignite Artistic Swimming, inclusivity is central to our mission. We offer specialized programs designed for athletes with cognitive or physical disabilities who are interested in exploring artistic swimming. Whether your athlete thrives in a team setting with additional support, prefers a smaller group environment, or benefits from one-on-one training to develop their artistic swimming skills, we have tailored training options available at every level.

Aura Dance Studio –

Since opening its doors, Aura Dance Studio has been dedicated to inspiring confidence, creativity, and personal growth through the art of dance. Located in Burlington, Aura offers a welcoming and supportive environment where dancers of all ages—from toddlers to adults—can express themselves and thrive.

Whether it’s recreational classes, competitive teams, or seasonal camps, Aura blends high-quality instruction with a focus on community and self-expression. Led by passionate instructors, students at Aura not only grow as dancers but also build life-long skills in teamwork, discipline, and self-esteem.

Burlington Ontario Minor Baseball Association (BOMBA) –

Since 1957, Burlington Organized Minor Baseball Association (BOMBA) has been a cornerstone of youth baseball in Burlington, Ontario. Home to the Burlington Bulls and the Burlington Bears, BOMBA offers a comprehensive range of programs from T-Ball to Elite-level competition that focus on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun for players of all abilities.

BOMBA also offers a Challenger Baseball program that provides an opportunity for children with cognitive or physical disabilities to enjoy the full benefits of participation in baseball at a level structured to their abilities.

Whether your child is picking up a glove for the first time or chasing their competitive dreams, BOMBA provides a safe, supportive environment with experienced coaches, great facilities, and a strong community spirit.

Join a tradition of excellence: Build confidence, create friendships, and play ball with BOMBA!

Supreme Cheerleading – 

At Supreme Cheerleading, we believe every athlete has the power to shine! Located in Burlington, our all-star cheerleading program empowers young athletes through a dynamic blend of athleticism, artistry, and team spirit.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence and coordination, or an experienced cheerleader ready to compete at a high level, there’s a place for you at Supreme. Our passionate coaches are committed to helping each athlete reach their full potential in a fun, inclusive, and empowering setting.

More than just stunts and spirit, Supreme Cheerleading builds lifelong friendships, resilience, and self-belief. Come meet our team and discover how cheer can lift you up—on and off the mat!

Football Ontario – 

Football Ontario is the Provincial Sport Organization for football in Ontario, delivering flag and tackle programming for women and girls from grassroots to high-performance levels. Our provincial teams compete at national championships, with girls’ flag teams competing from U14 to U19 and our U18 tackle team made up of the province’s top athletes. Our membership includes strong travel programs like Under Armour Flag Canada and Niagara Youth Flag Football, who help foster the development of competitive female athletes. We support the Ontario Women’s Football League (OWFL), which runs U16 and U19 travel tackle programs across the province. Our women and girls’ programming is led by two staff members: Emily Todd (tackle) and Olivia Ghosh-Swaby (flag). NFL Canada is our primary sponsor for women and girls in football, supporting through branded events, social media campaigns, and national visibility.

Burlington Centaurs Rugby Club – 

Rugby is the fastest growing sport for females around the world. The Burlington Centaurs Rugby Club is proud to be leading the way in growing the game for girls and women of all ages and skill levels.

Our club is committed to creating a fun, inclusive, and empowering environment where girls can learn the game, build confidence, and become part of a strong rugby community.

We offer flag rugby for girls ages U6 to U10, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and fun. As players grow, they transition into modified contact rugby at the U12 level, where they continue to build their skills with the goal of forming all-girls teams to compete in local and regional minor rugby tournaments.

For older players, the Centaurs proudly run junior girls’ programs at the U14, U16, and U18 levels.

At the senior level, the Burlington Centaurs field two women’s teams in the Ontario Women’s League (OWL) Championship, competing at a high level while fostering a supportive, community-driven culture.

Off the pitch, we value connection and camaraderie — our club hosts a variety of social events that bring together our junior and senior women’s programs, creating mentorship opportunities and lifelong friendships.

Whether you’re trying rugby for the first time or looking to take your game to the next level, there’s a place for you at the Burlington Centaurs.

Check out their Summer Junior & Mini Rugby Flyer!

 

**Find A printable brochure from the day here: Girls Can Play Brochure

Celebrate Women in Sports!

Participating in sports from a young age can not only be beneficial to the development of young girls, but help them succeed in the future!

  • Researchers found that 94 per cent of women in top executive roles have played sports, gaining confidence, determination and the ability to thrive on competition along the way!
  • Girls and women who play sports have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem and lower levels of depression.
  • Girls and women who play sports have a more positive body image and experience higher states of psychological well-being than girls and women who do not play sports.
  • When they enter the boardroom, women athletes have a unique advantage by thriving on competition, determination and a strong work ethic.
  • Sport participation helps girls grow up healthy and confident, helps young female leaders rise, and helps C-suite leaders succeed.

Learn More!

How Playing Sports Can Make Women Better Leaders

Benefits of Sports Participation for Girls and Women

Why a Female Athlete Should be your Next Leader

Impact of Sport on Women in Business

Know the Facts!

According to Canadian Women in Sports;

  • Up to 62% of Canadian adolescent girls are not participating in any kind of sport.
  • One in three girls who have participated in sport drop out by late adolescence.
  • Girls are more than three times as likely to drop out of sport in adolescence compared to boys, as the dropout rate among adolescent boys is 1 in 10.
  • Only 18% of women aged 16-63 years stay involved in sport.

Learn more here!

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Thank You To Our Sponsors!

In addition to all of the amazing organizations listed above who are attending our event, we would like to thank our sponsors for making this event possible!