Scotiabank returns for the second year as
title sponsor of the FitSpirit Celebrations
MONTRÉAL, May 6, 2019 /CNW/
- Beginning on May
7th, with the support of Scotiabank, FitSpirit
Celebrations will be held in eight cities across Ontario and Québec to inspire girls to come
together and rediscover the joys of physical activity through a
range of exciting challenges and activities. The Celebrations are
open to girls ages 12-17 and are designed to encourage physical
fitness, regardless of athletic abilities.
New this year, FitSpirit welcomes non-partner schools and girls
who haven't participated in FitSpirit activities in the past to
join in on the experience.
"Going to a FitSpirit Celebration can help spark an interest in
an active lifestyle for every girl," says Claudine Labelle, President and Founder of
FitSpirit. "The event that is the culmination of the year's efforts
for some can also be the starting point of the adventure for
others. At FitSpirit we encourage every girl to go at her own
pace."
FitSpirit kicked off the year by welcoming Tessa Virtue to the team as its Annual Mentor.
She joined Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, official spokesperson for
FitSpirit, as the organization seeks to raise public awareness
around the problem of declining participation in sport among
pre-teen and teenage girls.
"Physical activity is a powerful tool that equips teenage girls
to rise to the challenges of today and tomorrow by improving their
psychological well-being, mental health, social skills, cognitive
abilities and academic success," explains Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.
"FitSpirit activities offer all those and more, making a real
difference in the participants' lives," adds Tessa Virtue, who speaks about her personal
experience growing up as a figure skater.
Last year, Scotiabank became the title sponsor of the FitSpirit
Celebrations, helping the organization expand its presence within
Canada.
"At Scotiabank, we know that when given the opportunity to
participate in organized activities, that young people will develop
life-long skills and values that will support their growth into
healthy, contributing adults," says Gillian
Riley, Executive Vice President, Scotiabank and President
and CEO of Tangerine. "Young people are our future leaders and
Scotiabank's goal is to help ensure that they have the necessary
skills and resources they need to support their success. We know
that how we support young people today, can prepare them for
tomorrow, and that's why we want to provide opportunities to help
them reach their infinite potential."
From 2017 to 2018, the number of partners tripled from 11 to 35
partners, creating opportunity to add new towns to its tour and
enhancing the experience at existing events.
FitSpirit Celebrations will take place in the following
locations:
- May 7, Windsor - Vollmer Culture and Recreation
Complex, Windsor, Ontario
- May 9, Toronto - Downsview Park, North York, Ontario
- May 14, Ottawa/Gatineau - Canadian Aviation and Space
Museum, Ottawa, Ontario
- May 16, Montréal -
Centre de la nature, Laval,
Québec
- May 22, Québec City
- Base de plein air de Sainte-Foy,
Québec City, Québec
- May 24, Rimouski - Parc Beauséjour, Rimouski, Québec
- May 28, Sudbury - Kivi
Park, Greater Sudbury,
Ontario
- May 30,
Abitibi-Témiscamingue - Cité étudiante La Polyno de
La Sarre, La Sarre, Québec
For more information about the Celebrations, please visit
https://www.fitspirit.ca/participate/celebrations.
About FITSPIRIT
FITSPIRIT help teenage girls to be
physically active throughout their lives by offering them a new way
to experience sport. With the support of its inspiring and
committed community, FITSPIRIT transform every activity into a
memorable experience for girls 12 to 17. Every FITSPIRIT activity
centred on: friends, role models and fun! This winning combination
has allowed FITSPIRIT to mark the lives of more than 150,000 girls
since it's creation in 2007. Learn more at fitspirit.ca.
About Scotiabank
At Scotiabank, we aim to support
organizations that are committed to helping young people reach
their infinite potential. Young people are our future leaders and
Scotiabank's goal is to help ensure that they have the necessary
skills and resources they need to support their success. Together
with our employees, the Bank supports causes at a grassroots level.
Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and
philanthropic activities, in 2018, Scotiabank contributed more
than $80 million to help our communities around the
world.
Scotiabank is Canada's
international bank and a leading financial services provider in the
Americas. We are dedicated to helping our more than 25 million
customers become better off through a broad range of advice,
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employees and assets of over $1
trillion (as at January 31,
2019), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:
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SOURCE Scotiabank