Dr. Patricia Vertinsky is a clear pioneer in gendered sport and health culture. She is regarded as perhaps the most influential thinker and producer in the fields relating to sport studies. As a social and cultural historian her research has focused on the body and its role in society. She is past-president of the North… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2024
Diana Barkley
Diana Barkley is dedicated to the sport of figure skating, from being an active participant to volunteering to heading up the adult figure skating section of the International Skating Union. Always promoting the sport, Diana believes in the motto ’skating for life.‘ She is the go-to person for many BC skaters both locally and internationally… Read more »
Sue Griffin
As a young girl, Sue could be found on an outdoor rink taking figure skating lessons, on a field playing field hockey, hiding behind the portable during track and field practices or on horseback competing in show jumping at local gymkhanas. Watching Rod Laver compete at Wimbledon as a young teenager led to her love… Read more »
Loreen Barnett
Loreen Barnett has contributed to sport in BC and internationally for over 30 years. She is best known for her work with the International Triathlon Union as a trailblazer for gender equality of equal prize money, television exposure, and racing conditions for all competitors. She is passionate about women being well represented in organizations and… Read more »
Debbie Pyne
Debbie Pyne has devoted a lifetime of work to create opportunities for young girls and women in sport here in British Columbia. Her involvement with ProMOTION Plus and CAAWS began in 1994, almost thirty years ago, to pilot the “On the Move” program. A national program to inspire young girls to participate in sport and… Read more »
Debbie Cheong
Debbie Cheong embraces active living and has been sharing her passion with women and seniors for over 20 years. She is a community leader with unique programs such as Osteofit, Get Up & Go, and Carefit. These progressive exercise programs engage, motivate, and encourage less active adults to become more socially connected in a playful… Read more »
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