Whitecaps celebrate women and girls in sport this weekend at BC Place

The Vancouver Whitecaps are hosting their Women and Girls in Sport Match at BC Place this weekend and there will be plenty of exciting activities for fans.

Western Conference rivals FC Dallas are in town on Saturday, March 11, and the matinee game celebrates women who excel in sports.

The second annual event also aims to inspire the next generation to pursue their passion for the industry, with special guests, a women’s soccer rally and more.

The fun begins with the South Sisters hosting a pre-game women’s soccer rally at The Ox Pub at 800 Granville Street. The event is open to all women, 2SLGBTQIAQ+ and allies,

Sarita Patel, Reporter for Club Whitecaps FC, Stephanie Labbé, General Manager of Women’s Football, and other special guests will join the group for a free talk for all ages about women and girls in sport.

Vancouver Sisters support group

Vancouver Sisters Supporters Group/vssg.ca

Ox Pub supporters join other fans for the traditional March to the Match on Robson Street, departing Dublin Calling at 12:45pm.

There will also be pre-match clinics with 75 girls aged 8-14 led by an all-female Whitecaps FC coaching staff. Players from local girls’ soccer teams aged 9-13 also have the opportunity to step onto the pitch at BC Place.

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2022 Women and Girls in Sport Match (Vancouver Whitecaps/Facebook)

Women and Girls in Sport Match begins with a harmonized national anthem performed by local singers Marie Hui, Arielle Tuliao, Elizabeth Irving and Ema Lake. Fans will also see “The Athlete Artist” Carling Jackson paint a 5×5 live off the pitch at the Asahi Super Dry Landing.

During the game against FC Dallas, there will be special food and drinks specifically for women. And for the second annual event, a commemorative logo returns, designed by Kelsie Lee, acclaimed local artist and Design Lead for Motion & Stadium for the team.

Vancouver Whitecaps Women and Girls in Sports

Vancouver Whitecaps Women and Girls In Sport logo created by Kelsie Lee/Submitted

in one Video posted by the Whitecaps In 2022, Kelsie Lee also shared why the pageant was important to her.

“Women and girls in sport are very important to me because I believe it allows a lot of young people to get out of their comfort zone, try new things and really learn what they’re capable of,” added Kelsie Lee. “I think it is very important to deal with such obstacles. Not only does it help with character building, but it really shows young women what they are capable of and what they can really achieve.”

Vancouver Whitecaps artist Kelsie Lee

Kelsie Lee (Vancouver Whitecaps/Submitted)

Vancouver Whitecaps women & girls in sport match

If: March 11, 2023
Time: 14 o’clock
Where: BC Place – 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Costs: Different; buy online

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