Introduction | Message from Co-Chairs |Acknowledgements

We are grateful for the support and assistance contributed by the following groups and individuals to create this progress report.

The Government of Canada (Sport Canada) for providing the resources necessary to produce and publish this report in English, French and Spanish.

Members of the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) under Dr. Sue Neill's leadership, for their contributions on regional and international developments and advice throughout the project.

Tracey Ferguson, Junior Policy Officer, Sport Canada, for her invaluable assistance in contacting contributors and reviewing progress from 1998-2000.

Caroline Bernèche and Suzanne Villeneuve in the Sport Canada office for their dedicated administrative support from start to finish.

Isabelle Doyon and Marian Hubley in the Communications Branch of Canadian Heritage for their guidance and committed support in coordinating design and production.

Brian Levesque and Corey de Laplante of Goldfish Communications for their innovative style and design expertise in developing the finished product.

All of the individuals and organizations who responded to our call for input and submitted their success stories, resources and lessons learned for the benefit of the rest of the women and sport movement.