About

Sports can be expensive. Many female athletes are unable to participate in sports and some teams are unable to compete in essential competitions due to a lack of funding. The goal of our organization is to assist females of all ages in sports directly by giving them the opportunity to participate and compete in sports while creating a chance for our community to reconnect and network with others. We host two events a year. Enjoy a social with old and new friends and donate monetary contributions to directly support female athletes in Niagara.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • WNS Niagara (Women Networking in Sports Niagara) is a non-profit that empowers female athletes in the Niagara region by funding their sports participation, providing equipment, training, and hosting networking events.

  • It assists females of all ages in sports by covering costs for gear, travel, competitions, and mentorship, while organizing two annual social events for networking.

  • Donations go directly to athletes; use the site's donate page with options for one-time or recurring support—contact for tax receipt details.

  • Two social networking events occur yearly; follow Instagram or the contact form for dates and registration info.

  • WNS Niagara funds women's and girls' sports participation in Niagara—covering gear, training, travel, and events to remove barriers and build networks. Applications open a few times a year; follow Instagram (@WNSNiagara) or Facebook for dates.

    Submit via our contact form when open. Detail your category (e.g., Individual Athlete for dedication/perseverance, Team for Niagara women's leagues, Coach for certifications, Sport Access for barriers, or League Subsidy for affordability). Include financial need, commitment proof (competitions, involvement), and recommendations.

    Awards breakdown: $500 grants for individual athletes, teams, coaches/trainers/referees, and sport access applicants; $1,000 grants for organizations subsidizing league fees.

  • Reach out through the website's contact form to join the team, sponsor, or help with events.

Follow us on Instagram

Last month, we hosted our final Trivia Night at @tailgatesbar.welland 💛 A heartfelt thank you to Ryan and the entire Tailgates team for their incredible support, delicious pizza, and for providing such a welcoming space for our events. Your generos
Sports trivia night was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us. We couldn’t do this without you. We are extremely grateful for @tailgatesbar.welland generous +++++ hospitality - shoutout to Ryan, Tracey and all the ama
Happy International Women’s Day from WNS! 💖
Little girls who had big dreams, now building the field for the next gen 🤍

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