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Friday Night
StrongHER Night Out (19+)​ 

Friday night is an exclusive (licensed) 19+ experience designed to give women the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Her Sports Fest. Try new sports, celebrate, play and connect with community… sweats and sneakers are encouraged! 

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Saturday and Sunday 

Designed for girls and women of all ages, and open to everyone who wants to join the excitement — friends, family, teammates and supporters - all are welcome.

Festival Features

Multi Sport Demo area
Try something new!

try it

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Marketplace
Meet, explore and
shop local

try it

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Stage activities
'Chalk talks' that go
beyond the game

Connect and celebrate
Engage, play and share
your story

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75 Carl Hall Road (Downsview Park), Toronto

Getting here:

Driving:

Driving access via Carl Hall Rd and Sheppard Ave W with plenty of FREE PARKING.

Due to a concert at Rogers Stadium on Saturday May 23rd and Sunday May 24th, there are some road closures in the area. After 2pm on both Saturday and Sunday,  to access The Hangar and Carl Hall Rd, vehicles must turn east onto Sheppard Ave W from Keele St. ONLY. 

Public Transportation:

TTC Line 1 (Downsview Park Station), and multiple bus routes. Click here for more information.

Please note: GO trains will not be servicing Downsview Station May 23 and May 23 (click here for more information).

 

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HER Sports Fest 2026 Schedule

Friday May 22 - StrongHER Night Out (19+)​​​

7:15pm
Opening Remarks
MC Anastasia Bucsis, Speedskater, 2x Olympian CBC Sports Host  

8:00pm
HER Sports Trivia (with prizing!)
 

Saturday May 23

10:30am
Chalk Talk: Bring Your Best Self to the Game!

11:30am
Chalk Talk: Coaching Beyond the Game: Building Confidence, Belonging
& Leadership in Sport

12:30pm
Chalk Talk: Empowered to Play: Periods, Puberty & Advocacy in Sport

1:30pm
Chalk Talk: Ask an Athlete
Monica Knowlton, Weightlifter (World Championships, Pan American Championships, Commonwealth Championships), Law student
Sheriauna Haase, Sprinter, Paralympian, (World Para Athletics Championships), Actor, Dancer

2:00pm
Meet-and-greet with Monica Knowlton and Sheriauna Haase

2:30pm
Chalk Talk: Confidence Lab: Build your power phrase
 

Sunday May 24

10:30am
Chalk Talk: Ask an Athlete
Reghan Devine, Martial Arts, World Association of Kickboxing Organizations, 3-time World Champion (Jumpstart Play to Lead athlete)
Yvette Yong, Taekwondo, Olympian (15-time Canadian National Team member), Co-owner of North York Taekwondo
Zoe Sherar, Sprinter, Olympian (World Championships, World Relays) 

11:00am
Meet-and-greet with Reghan Devine, Zoe Sherar and Yvette Yong

11:30am
Chalk Talk: Keeping Girls in the Game: Body Confidence, Menstrual Health & Participation

12:30pm
Chalk Talk: Discover Your Potential: A Fireside Chat with RBC Olympians
Marion Thénault, Aerial Skiiing, Beijing 2022 Olympic Bronze medallist
Larissa Franklin, Softball, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Bronze medalist

1:00pm
Meet-and-greet with Marion Thénault and Larissa Franklin
 

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