All coaches, officials, managers and administrators involved in sport and recreation in the Clarenville region are invited to attend the SportNL Sport and Recreation Community Meet.
This free event is a chance to network and learn from national leaders in Canadian amateur sport.
Details
Date: November 16, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: Bill Davis Chalet, Elizabeth Swan Park, Clarenville
What You’ll Get
- SportNL contacts and support.
- National best practices in sport inclusion and accessibility.
- Access to national networks.
- Light refreshments.
Meet Our Speakers
Victoria Wicks
Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce
Victoria explores the foundations of allyship, inclusion, and representation in community and amateur sport. She studies how intersecting identities shape experiences in sport, why belonging matters beyond basic participation, and the role that coaches, volunteers, staff, and leaders play in creating welcoming environments for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.
Kelsey Balkwill
Inclusion in Canadian Sports Network
A former high-performance track and field athlete, Kelsey represented Canada internationally. Her athletic career included competing in the 400m and 400m hurdles, providing her with firsthand experience of the opportunities and challenges within Canadian sport. Today, Kelsey combines her athletic experience with her professional work in inclusion to support sport organizations in creating more welcoming and equitable environments. Kelsey is passionate about helping create sport environments where everyone feels welcomed, respected, valued, and able to participate and thrive.
Your support for sport in Newfoundland and Labrador.