Candice Goudie Takes Helm at Sport Calgary

0:00It's April 22nd, Calgary News Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Sport Calgary just named Candice Gowdy as its new president and CEO. She stepping in after Catriona Lime Doan left late last year following a nine-year run at the top. Gowdy joined the non-profit back in 2007 and climbed up to executive director of their community investment team. Under Lime Doan, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in speed skating, the group pushed hard to make sports accessible for all. They rode up the Civic Sport for Life Policy to knock down barriers and tackle harassment in sports. Programs like All Sport One Community saw 700% growth. Letting kids aged 6-17 try new sports for free. Lime Doan also launched All Sport One City last year, a 10-day event with over 270 free sessions across Calgary facilities. It wrapped up with a big winter festival on Family Day at the Olympic Oval, drawing families for skating and winter fun.

1:01Gowdy says she's pumped to build on that momentum through creative partnerships and fresh ideas. Board Chair Jason Ribeiro calls her higher a unanimous pick after a nationwide search by pros at DHR Global. Her nearly 20 years in Calgary sports sealed the deal. Looking ahead, expect more focus on safe sport, reaching underserved spots, and growing membership. Sport Calgary's got the wind in its sales, keeping activity a rife for every Calgaryen.