Redefing what’s possible in sport
MOMentum was built by Olympians, Paralympians, and athlete mothers who refused to be told they had to choose between motherhood and sport. We’re shifting the systems that failed us — and building new ones in their place.
Canada’s sport system wasn’t built with women in mind — especially those who want to compete and start a family. From the motherhood penalty to missing maternity policies, too many athletes have been left out and left behind.
Until now.
Sport wasn’t built for us
We’re Reimagining What It Means to Be an Athlete
MOMentum is a non-profit dedicated to ensuring elite Canadian women athletes never have to choose between their careers and starting a family.
We provide financial support, education, and advocacy so that motherhood and sport can thrive together.
Our team recognizes the significant gaps that exist for Canadian athletes navigating family planning. Whether it’s returning to competition after having a child, exploring reproductive technologies like egg freezing, or facing cultural and policy barriers, athletes are often left without guidance or support.
Beyond the logistical challenges, there is also a lack of authentic storytelling around these experiences. We believe that sharing these stories is key to driving change and reshaping the sport system.
Not every athlete will see motherhood as part of their career, but many may still need reproductive health support — including egg freezing during or after sport.
Others may face fertility challenges after dedicating decades to becoming the best in the world.
Too often, these athletes feel alone.
At MOMentum, we believe in the power of community, advocacy, and collaboration to drive real change.
More Than Sport. It’s a System That Works for Women.
Our Approach
Financial Support
Elite women athletes should never have to choose between their careers and starting a family. MOMentum provides direct financial assistance to support athletes at all stages of their family planning journey.
We provide direct grants to athlete mothers competing at the highest level including our Games Grant for athletes heading to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Education & Community
Access to knowledge and peer support is critical in helping athletes navigate family planning and motherhood while competing at the highest level.
Athletes don’t have to do this alone. Our network connects athlete moms and those considering family planning with others who’ve walked this path before.
Cultural change
We amplify authentic athlete stories, drive media conversations, and push for policy updates rooted in lived experience and research — because sport should work for women.
Our Values
Inclusion
We centre athlete mothers and create space for all athletes navigating family planning — regardless of background, identity, or pathway to parenthood.
Authenticity
We believe in telling real, complex stories — not polished narratives. Lived experience leads everything we do.
Equity
We believe that providing athletes access to family planning is a crucial element in achieving gender equity in sport.
Athletes as whole people
We support athletes as humans first, recognizing that family, ambition, and health can coexist.
Whether you're an athlete, coach, researcher, policymaker or supporter — you have a role to play in building a sport system where no one has to choose between family and performance.
Join us as we work to make motherhood in sport visible, valued, and fully supported.