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About Us
Empowering the next generation of female athletes and leaders
Rise works with a variety of community partners, coaches, mentors and leaders to build programs that encourage personal growth, create a sense of belonging, build important life skills and provide the opportunity to try an array of sports and outdoor activities. Rise is designed for self-identifying girls of all ages, interests, athletic abilities and level of sport involvement.
Our Mission
To empower the next generation of female athletes and leaders through outdoor adventure and sport.
Our Vision
A world where girls stand together and rise to their goals through mentorship, confidence and community.
Our Values
Inclusion
Stronger together, we encourage an environment of belonging where everyone plays and no one gets left behind.
Empowerment
Inspiring the next generation of athletes and leaders, Rise is committed to providing girls with strong role models and meaningful mentorship.
Community
Rise is dedicated to building a community of self-identifying women and girls of all ages, where everyone is heard, seen and supported.
Leadership
Strong communities are built by thoughtful leaders. Rise helps build leadership skills through value-based team work and decision making.
Fun
Through laughter and play, Rise aims to showcase the FUN in moving our bodies, connecting with others and enjoying the great outdoors.
About the Founder
Erica Leitch (She/Her)
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A passion project turned community initiative, Rise was born out of Erica's desire to give back to the communities that helped raise her. Having experienced invaluable mentorship and skill building through sport and outdoor adventure she is dedicated to helping give the next generation of female athletes these same opportunities.
Her experience working as a Coach for various organizations including Timbits Hockey and Winsport Skating and Ringette Camps as well as her time spent working as a camp counsellor for Winsport’s Outdoor Adventure Camps, has equipped her with a love for coaching and the skills needed to build and lead engaging programs and activities.
Erica's undergraduate degree in communications has provided her with the knowledge and expertise to connect and communicate effectively with participants, parents and coaches. Her more than 17 years playing competitive sport has given her a strong understanding of the importance of physical literacy, involvement in sport and an active lifestyle for life.
