MILTON, Ontario, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada\u2019s Sports Hall of Fame, in partnership with Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart), is proud to present\u00a0HER TIME, <\/strong>a national travelling exhibit celebrating the achievements, leadership and lasting impact of Canadian women in sport.<\/p>\n The exhibit will make its first appearance on October 9, 2026, at Hayley Wickenheiser’s WickFest in Milton, Ontario before embarking on a national tour, bringing powerful stories of women in sport to communities across Canada.<\/p>\n Honouring the legacy of Martha Billes, Her Time features the stories of athletes and leaders including Hayley Wickenheiser, Christine Sinclair, Stephanie Dixon, Waneek Horn-Miller, Kia Nurse and Martha Billes. Through immersive storytelling, educational content and interactive experiences, the exhibit is designed to inspire confidence, leadership, resilience and lifelong participation in sport among young people, particularly girls.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery story in HER Time belongs to a woman who changed what was possible in Canadian sport,” says Cheryl Bernard, President and CEO of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and 2010 Olympic silver medallist in curling. “We’re sharing them so more young people can see themselves in sport \u2014 as athletes, and as leaders, mentors, builders and champions for change. That’s what happens when women’s sport is celebrated and seen.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Together, Canada\u2019s Sports Hall of Fame and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) bring complementary strengths to this initiative. In response to the findings outlined in Jumpstart’s The State of Youth Sport in Canada 2025<\/em> and the ongoing challenges impacting youth sport participation across the country, the partnership seeks to inspire and engage the next generation through the power of sport stories and role models.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen young people have access to sport and see role models who reflect what is possible, they are empowered to participate, stay involved and lead,\u201d says Marco Di Buono, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. \u201c<\/em>Building on the vision of Jumpstart\u2019s Founder, Martha Billes, Her Time celebrates women who have transformed Canadian sport while inspiring more girls to imagine the role they can play in shaping its future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWickFest is about creating opportunities for young athletes to learn, grow, connect with role models and understand that sport can take them in many different directions,\u201d says Dr. Hayley<\/em> Wickenheiser, Founder of WickFest. \u201cHaving the HER exhibition at WickFest gives participants a chance to celebrate the women who came before them while inspiring them to become part of history themselves. I\u2019m honored to be included alongside so many incredible women!”<\/em><\/p>\n Confirmed attendees include Mayor Gord Krantz of the Town of Milton; Cheryl Bernard, President & Chief Executive Officer, Canada\u2019s Sports Hall of Fame; Lindsey Crampton, AVP, Community Impact, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities; and Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, Founder of WickFest, and 44 WickFest athletes along with their coaches.<\/p>\n Event Details<\/strong> Media Opportunities<\/strong> About Canada\u2019s Sports Hall of Fame<\/strong> About Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities<\/strong> Media Contacts<\/strong> Brooke Kelly, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 10:00\u201311:00 a.m.
Location: Milton Sports Center 605 Santa Maria Blvd, Milton<\/p>\n
Following remarks, media will be invited to tour the exhibit and participate in photography and interview opportunities as scheduling permits.<\/p>\n
Canada\u2019s Sports Hall of Fame is a registered charitable organization and has been a vital cultural institution in Canada since 1955. As Canada\u2019s only national museum of sport and home to Canada\u2019s highest sporting honour, the Order of Sport, the organization\u2019s mandate is to empower the pivotal role sport plays in shaping Canada\u2019s future. Through curation, education and recognition, Canada\u2019s Sports Hall of Fame honours the transformative power of sport and the inspiring role models who have shaped the nation\u2019s story. For more information, visit sportshall.ca.<\/p>\n
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) is a national charity committed to enabling lifelong success through access to sport and play for children and youth across Canada by addressing financial, physical, and systemic barriers. With an extensive national network comprising more than 1,000 grantees and 289 local chapters, Jumpstart is dedicated to empowering community partners in the development of inclusive programming and infrastructure for Canadian kids of all abilities. Supported by Canadian Tire Corporation, Jumpstart has provided more than 4.5 million opportunities for Canadian kids to get into the game since 2005.<\/p>\n
Misty Kolozetti, Canada\u2019s Sports Hall of Fame
Email: mkolozetti@cshof.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Email: mediainquiries@cantire.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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