Resources
CPRA is committed to being a contributor of knowledge and opportunities that enhance and grow the Parks & Recreation sector. Explore our library of resouces below.
Latest Resources
Toolkit: Reframing Sport for Teenage Girls (Sport England)
Includes resources and key findings from the research which is funded by Sport England.
Supporting Newcomer Girls and Women through Sport (CWS)
Quality engagement in physical activity can further the integration of newcomer women and girls into their communities and positively impact their overall quality of life.
Gender Equity in Recreation Workshop #2 — Who are the People in Your Neighbourhood?
Many women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals in communities across Canada are not engaged in recreation and sport for a variety of reasons. This workshop will explore non-traditional ways of understanding...
Caren Cao goes for a slam dunk with Network Of Women in Basketball
For lifelong baller Caren Cao, playing in a co-ed basketball league wasn’t much fun. “If it’s a competitive league, men don’t take you seriously,” she says. “If it’s a casual game, they won’t even put in a full effort to guard you.”
Personna Needs Statements
It is easy to assume we know what people want from our facilities and services. However, oftentimes our assumptions are incorrect or based on incomplete information. To combat this typical mistake, we use personas, archetypes of people, based on real end users By stepping into their shoes, we can design a more relevant and successful destination.
Building Inclusive Recreation and Sport Communities for Women and Girls: Engagement Module
This Engagement module was presented as part of the in-person workshops that CPRA facilitated across Canada (2022-2024). It focuses on “getting them in the door”. Additional resources appear throughout the presentation.
Gender Equity & Recreation Workshop #4 — Evaluating Outcomes Using the Best Questions and Data
This workshop will focus on OUTCOME evaluation in general with specific application to gender equity initiatives and understanding the impact of this work.
Building Inclusive Recreation and Sport Communities for Women and Girls: Evaluation Module
This Evaluation module was presented as part of the in-person workshops that CPRA facilitated across Canada (2022-2024). Additional resources appear throughout the presentation.
Gender Equity LENS (CWS)
With this new e-module from Canadian Women & Sport, you’ll learn how to bring a gender lens to sport and reflect on how your decisions can impact people differently.
Leading the Way: Working with LGBT Athletes and Coaches (CWS)
Based on the lived experiences of Canadian athletes and coaches, this resource highlights current issues in Canadian sport, from playground to podium.
