Table of Contents

List of Illustrations

Preface and Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Aboriginals, Colonialism, and Early Victorian Sport

2. Athleticism and the "New Woman"

3. Women Take Control

4. Pushing the Boundaries

5. Competing Images

6. Media Darlings and Overlooked Champions

7. Feminist Activism for Equality

8. The Present Reflecting the Past

Sources

Index

Promotional Information

The significance and role of women in sport in Canada has been examined over the years through many perspectives, including my own. However, Hall's insights, extensive research, and compelling stories leave little doubt about the impact and legacy of so many of my peers. It is an honour to be included in such great documentation. -- Hayley Wickenheiser, four-time Olympic gold medalist, women's ice hockey For a decade and a half, The Girl and the Game has been the book on women's sport history in Canada. My own copy of the original edition is dog-earred and heavily annotated-I can't count the number of times I have passed it on to students. Hall's narratives are built on a strong and persuasive foundation of contemporary feminist thought, which make the book especially useful for teaching. It is an excellent book for demonstrating-by way of women's experiences in sport-the value of feminism and of what has come of collective efforts to challenge social limitations and constraints. -- Mary Louise Adams, Queen's University This new edition of The Girl and the Game is the single most comprehensive book on Canadian sport to date. Characteristic of the author's scholarship, the content is meticulously well-researched and inclusive, and the illustrations reflect her textual analyses and storytelling. This is a superb history from any perspective. -- L. Donald Morrow, Western University

About the Author

M. Ann Hall is a Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta, where she taught for over 30 years. She is the author of several books, including The Grads Are Playing Tonight!: The Story of the Edmonton Commercial Graduates Basketball Club (2011).

Reviews

"Hall’s reflection on the past, present, and future of Canadian women’s sport challenges us to advocate for change informed by careful interrogation of the past. This accessible, carefully crafted text remains a must-read for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of women’s sport."
*Journal of Sport History*