About this Event
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn beginner to advanced-level basketball skills from skilled high-level Muslim female coaches.. The youth Skills clinic is open to Muslim girls, women and female allies aged 10- 17.
This clinic will be run by Aycha Hamaoui-Askarova and Kiandra Browne.
Former Humber College and Redeemer University College player, Aycha started her college coaching career in 2014. Over her 10 years of coaching, she has produced 6 provincial championships and 2 national championships. She also had the pleasure of coaching two seasons with the Hoop Queens Women’s League, Toronto's first paid women’s league. She is now a teacher in the Toronto District School Board and is looking to support communities in youth sports to help students find passion and love for the game.
Kiandra is currently a graduate student at Duquesne University where she plays D1 basketball while completing her Masters In Business Administration degree. Being from Montreal, Canada her whole life has been revolving around basketball. In September 2020 Kiandra embraced Islam and a short period later, also embraced wearing the hijab. After being hit with the different way that others saw and treated her, she promised herself to create change for the next generation of hijabi ballers. Kiandra established her own activewear line called UpLift Activewear that caters uniquely to the modest woman. This came after she struggled as a modest athlete to find clothes that did not reveal her figure or compromise her religion and beliefs. She runs a fitness coaching business where she helps women transform their fitness and physique goals without compromising their values. Kiandra is now actively striving to create and initiate change wherever she goes.
Things to keep in mind:
- Photos will be permitted, so don't forget to capture those memorable moments!
- Tournament games won't interfere with any scheduled workshops.
- Interested in exploring other workshops? Be sure to check out details on our Instagram.
- If you're able, please consider donating what you can to support our initiatives.
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This complimentary workshop is part of the MWSBL x Hijabi Ballers Tournament: Unite to Compete. Unite to Connect taking place at MLSE Launchpad on May 20. The rest of the event will feature other free workshops and programming, in addition to a women's only basketball tournament. This event is curated to celebrate and unite Muslim female athletes and allies. You do not need to identify as Muslim to take part in this workshop/event - your allyship is valued and appreciated!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MLSE LaunchPad, 259 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Canada
CAD 0.00
