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A mosaic of images of women and girls taking part in various activities at YMCA Calgary, from the Pride Parade to girls only basketball to aquatics classes and more.

Championing Female Participation in Sport this International Women’s Day (and everyday)

Intelligent. Inspiring. Confident. Successful. Happy. These are words women who participate in sports are more likely to use when describing themselves. But did you know that girls are 3X more likely to drop out of sports than boys and only 18% of women over 16 stay involved in sport? (Canadian Women & Sport).

Jerilynn Daniels is seen on a white background with faded red triangles alongside the Y and RBC logos

Y Story: Jerilynn Daniels & RBC

Meet Jerilynn Daniels, steadfast supporter of YMCA Calgary. Jerilynn, the Regional Director of Community Marketing and Citizenship at RBC, embodies a commitment to giving back that spans nearly two decades.

Naqeeyah volunteering at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge

What Does it Mean to be a Leader?

Meet Naqeeyah Karachiwala, Alumni of the Calgary Flames Grade 6 YMCA Membership and current Leadership Student at YMCA Calgary. Now in Grade 9, Naqeeyah continues to volunteer at the YMCA as part of our Alumni Leadership Program, where she learns about our pillars of respect, honesty, caring and responsibility.

Program Registration

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Two gentlemen stand in front of the Member Services desk at Saddletowne YMCA, both wearing black jackets and looking at the camera.

Y Story: Zain and Kenneth

Meet Zain, YMCA Calgary member and volunteer. Zain's story is one of resilience, community, and belonging. Living with autism, Zain's journey has been filled with unique challenges, but within the walls of the YMCA, he has discovered a sanctuary where he can thrive.

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Best Practices for Optimizing our Circadian Rhythm

Amy Collins, Customer Service Supervisor at Shawnessy YMCA, knows a thing or two about maintaining a good schedule. In fact, she knows how important it is to maintain Circadian Rhythm to get the most out of your day, and life. This week, Amy shares insight into what we can do to maximize our Circadian Rhythm.