TORONTO — The female empowerment summit Her Mark, founded and hosted by TSN’s Kate Beirness (above), will return to Toronto for the first time since 2019 on Sunday, July 10 at the MLSE LaunchPad, Bell Media and non-profit organization Her Mark announced today.
“Sponsored by TSN, MLSE, and Under Armour, Her Mark is a day of action, support, and inspiration from strong female voices aimed at empowering the next generation of Canadian female leaders,” explains a press release.
Featuring motivational speakers, educational panels and several special guests, the one-day summit will be attended by 200 female high school students from across Canada “who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their schools and communities,” the release says.
“I am unbelievably excited to be back in-person, learning, sweating, and inspiring the female leaders of tomorrow alongside some of our country’s greatest role models,” Beirness said in the release.
“Her Mark emerged as a way to spark high school-aged girls’ interest in sport — providing an integral outlet to build confidence, cultivate community, develop relationships, and galvanize leadership. Together we’ll continue to share our experiences and build upon these foundational skills,” Beirness added.
Some of the event’s activities and panels include:
- Beirness in conversation with The Social’s Lainey Lui “sharing stories of perseverance and overcoming obstacles,” the release says.
- A fitness circuit led by Adrian Vilaca, the head strength and conditioning coach at Gary Roberts Performance, alongside eight of Canada’s most decorated female Olympians.
- A nutrition seminar led by Sylvie Tetrault, sports nutrition consultant for the Edmonton Oilers, “aimed at educating participants on how to fuel and recover like a pro athlete.”
- Peer-to-peer discussion groups helping participants break down peer and social pressures they are currently facing.
- A fireside chat with three-time Olympic gold medallist and two-time silver medallist Tessa Virtue.
In addition to Virtue, other Canadian Olympic medallists who will appear as special guests at Her Mark include:
- Marie-Philip Poulin – three-time Olympic gold medallist and silver medallist (hockey)
- Diana Matheson – two-time Olympic bronze medallist (soccer)
- Emma Maltais – Olympic gold medallist (hockey)
- Erin Ambrose – Olympic gold medallist (hockey)
- Jayna Hefford – four-time Olympic gold medallist and silver medallist (hockey), and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee
- Jill Saulnier – Olympic gold and silver medallist (hockey)
- Jocelyne Larocque – two-time Olympic gold medallist and silver medallist (hockey)
- Laura Stacey – Olympic gold and silver medallist (hockey)
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Photo of Kate Beirness borrowed from her website.
