Movie - Training Rules
Presented by CAAWS
February 23 at 6:30 pm
Tickets: HotelZone

On February 23rd experience an intense, fast paced action in Training Rules - presented by the Canadian Association for the Advance of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS).   The film uncovers how the lives of many young female athletes are destroyed by the intensely homophobic climate in US female college basketball, and in sport at large. Coach Rene Portland's three rules were 1, No drinking 2. No drugs 3. No Lesbians.
http://www.trainingrules.com/

A Knock Out; discover the blatant sexism inherent within the European woman's professional boxing circuit, through the story of Michele Aboro, an out-lesbian championship boxer who's male promoters deem as 'un-promotable' in A Knock Out.

Panel discussions to follow are presented by the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS). A reception will follow the film and panel.

Tickets  
$10 & limited # under employed tickets also available for $5
Buy online at HotelZone
or at Little Sisters, 1238 Davie St, Vancouver  or at the door
 

Feb. 23, 2010
6.30PM Doors Open
7.00PM A Knock Out (Rated PG)
8.30PM Training Rules (Rated G)
Pacific Cinematheque. 1131 Howe St.
Presented by: CAAWS
Host: Mark Tewksbury & Jennifer Birch-Jones of CAAWS
Panel and Reception to follow