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A Mentorship Experience with History!
Girls Night Out is about giving young girls the opportunity to be mentored by female student-athletes at the varsity level while honouring the history of great women who were addicted to basketball and gave so much to women's basketball. g.a.b participants are invited to spend an evening watching and meeting the players from a varsity women’s basketball game for free. Ryerson University has been gracious in hosting the "Girls Night Out" during the late Women's Head Coach Sandra Pothier, which has been a fun and exciting experience for the youth. Visiting a varsity locker room, meeting and talking one-on-one with the players and coaching staff are just some of the highlights the girls experience. Girls Night Out at Ryerson is sometimes offered during the Darcel Wright Memorial Tournament. |
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Darcel Wright Memorial Tournament
The late Darcel Wright was a personal friend, coach and mentor to our g.a.b founder, Tanya Callaghan. Darcel Wright was one of many strong, confident female leaders who inspired our founder to create g.a.b. Darcel Wright was an exceptionally talented basketball player who also played at Ryerson University under the leadership of the late Head Coach, Sandy Pothier. Darcel later became an assistant coach to Sandy Pothier where she impacted many players. It was 2008 when Darcel took her final breath in her fight against cancer. The late Sandy Pothier saw it fitting to rename the "Ryerson Rams Classic Tournament" to "Darcel Wright Memorial Tournament" to honour an inspirational leader.
The late Darcel Wright was a personal friend, coach and mentor to our g.a.b founder, Tanya Callaghan. Darcel Wright was one of many strong, confident female leaders who inspired our founder to create g.a.b. Darcel Wright was an exceptionally talented basketball player who also played at Ryerson University under the leadership of the late Head Coach, Sandy Pothier. Darcel later became an assistant coach to Sandy Pothier where she impacted many players. It was 2008 when Darcel took her final breath in her fight against cancer. The late Sandy Pothier saw it fitting to rename the "Ryerson Rams Classic Tournament" to "Darcel Wright Memorial Tournament" to honour an inspirational leader.
Sandy Pothier
Girls Night Out was created in partnership under the leadership of the late Head Coach of the Ryerson Rams, Sandy Pothier. Sandy Pothier was also a personal friend, coach and mentor to our g.a.b founder, Tanya Callaghan. Sandy was also one of many strong, confident female leaders who inspired our founder to get into coaching and supported every g.a.b initiative that was envisioned, most notably - Girls Night Out. It was 2012 when Sandy took her final breath in her fight against cancer.
Girls Night Out was created in partnership under the leadership of the late Head Coach of the Ryerson Rams, Sandy Pothier. Sandy Pothier was also a personal friend, coach and mentor to our g.a.b founder, Tanya Callaghan. Sandy was also one of many strong, confident female leaders who inspired our founder to get into coaching and supported every g.a.b initiative that was envisioned, most notably - Girls Night Out. It was 2012 when Sandy took her final breath in her fight against cancer.
Carly Clarke
In June, 2012 Carly Clarke was named the Head Coach of the Ryerson Rams Women's Basketball Team after coaching the University of PEI. Coach Clarke has a successful track record of inspiring and leading young women to victory through her years of coaching. Most notable achievement was being the first Head Coach for the Canadian Cadette Women's National Team to bring home the gold at the 2015 FIBA Americas U16 Championship. After learning about g.a.b, Carly Clarke welcomed the opportunity to partner with us by hosting g.a.b's annual Girls Night Out.
It is with excitement that on Friday January 24, 2020 we will continue the tradition in cheering on the Ryerson Rams as they play against Ottawa University (Gee Gees) and be inspired and mentored by Head Coach Carly Clarke and her players for our annual Girls Night Out!
**Profile pictures of Darcel, Sandy & Carly are courtesy of Ryerson University
In June, 2012 Carly Clarke was named the Head Coach of the Ryerson Rams Women's Basketball Team after coaching the University of PEI. Coach Clarke has a successful track record of inspiring and leading young women to victory through her years of coaching. Most notable achievement was being the first Head Coach for the Canadian Cadette Women's National Team to bring home the gold at the 2015 FIBA Americas U16 Championship. After learning about g.a.b, Carly Clarke welcomed the opportunity to partner with us by hosting g.a.b's annual Girls Night Out.
It is with excitement that on Friday January 24, 2020 we will continue the tradition in cheering on the Ryerson Rams as they play against Ottawa University (Gee Gees) and be inspired and mentored by Head Coach Carly Clarke and her players for our annual Girls Night Out!
**Profile pictures of Darcel, Sandy & Carly are courtesy of Ryerson University
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Can my parents come with me to the game?
Yes! We encourage all parents to attend with their daughter to the game. However, parents and or siblings will have to pay for their tickets and will only be allowed to watch the game and not participate in the activities planned or receive pizza after the game.
How much does it cost to get in if you are not a g.a.b member or basketball player?
General Admission (Adults): $13
Student with photo id: $11
Children under 12: Free
What should I wear?
In order for the Ryerson team to best identify you as a g.a.b member, we are asking that all g.a.b members wear any shirt that has g.a.b on it. If you misplaced or do not have one, wear a plain, no logo t-shirt.
How do I get there?
All g.a.b athletes are required to find their own way to and from the Mattamy Athletic Centre. The address is 50 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J2. Visit www.ryerson.ca to find parking.
Can my parents come with me to the game?
Yes! We encourage all parents to attend with their daughter to the game. However, parents and or siblings will have to pay for their tickets and will only be allowed to watch the game and not participate in the activities planned or receive pizza after the game.
How much does it cost to get in if you are not a g.a.b member or basketball player?
General Admission (Adults): $13
Student with photo id: $11
Children under 12: Free
What should I wear?
In order for the Ryerson team to best identify you as a g.a.b member, we are asking that all g.a.b members wear any shirt that has g.a.b on it. If you misplaced or do not have one, wear a plain, no logo t-shirt.
How do I get there?
All g.a.b athletes are required to find their own way to and from the Mattamy Athletic Centre. The address is 50 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J2. Visit www.ryerson.ca to find parking.