Introduction
Recent research shows that girls are the ones who suffer disproportionately from the consequences of a lack of physical activity. But girls also offer the greatest chance of breaking the physical inactivity cycle, along with benefiting the most from returning to physical activity, gaining confidence and leadership skills along the way.
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About OTR
On The Rise (OTR) is a fully-funded program designed to build confidence and leadership skills in girls 10 -14 years of age through sport and adventure. This initiative will help girls who otherwise may not get the opportunity to do so, be able to participate in a variety of physical activities that will help them set and achieve realistic goals, accept responsibility, learn how to fail gracefully, break through barriers, find healthy ways to cope with stress, and learn to respect themselves and others.
Our team is excited to build a sustainable program through which young girls can mature and become mentors for those who will participate in the program in the future. It's been proven that physical activity can enhance self-image, build confidence, and lower rates of depression, and it's our goal to build a community where sport and adventure-seeking girls can connect and participate in the many indoor and outdoor activities our community has to offer.
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OUR TEAM

​As the founders, we believe in rallying at the community level to identify resources and shared goals to ensure that girls have the opportunity to engage in all forms of physical play, physical activity, and a variety of sports. This partnership will help us build a stronger and more sustainable program now and into the future.
By pooling resources from various sectors, local businesses, voluntary groups, and other sport organizations, we hope to overcome any barriers to participation for girls who are interested.
Emily Rodger
Executive Coach
Emily Rodger Coaching Inc.
Karen Nel
Health Coach
RMT
Rufus Nel
Professional Coach
​Abony Tennis Centre
WHAT YOU GET
  • Cardio Tennis / Core Exercise. 
  • Biking - Girls will learn and improve on trail riding. If you don't have your own bike, Savages will be providing bikes
  • Orienteering: How to read a map; Measure distance; Use a compass; take a bearing on a map; keep track of distance
  • Healthy Eating - What's the right foods to eat for performance. How to make basic energy snacks
  • First Aid - Basic first aid course
  • Canoeing  - Paddling certificate
  • Running / Hiking on trails
  • Team building
PROGRAM OUTLINE
The program is designed to give girls all the necessary tools to compete in an adventure race on June 11, 2022. The race will consist of orienteering, biking and run / hike. Most activities during the program will take place at the Abony Family Tennis Center, and surrounding wood lot. Canoeing location TBD.
The program schedule is: Monday and Wednesday nights at 6pm and Saturday morning at 9am. We anticipate starting the program on April 4th  with an orientation session for all girl participants and parents. The program will be for 9 weeks ending off on race day, June 11.
If you have any questions please contact Rufus @ rnel@abonytennis.ca or 457.2346