Case Study: Why Are Women Reluctant to Run? – Experiences of parkrun
43% of 120,000 parkrunners are female, yet they are more likely to be classified as ‘reluctant runners’ than men.
43% of 120,000 parkrunners are female, yet they are more likely to be classified as ‘reluctant runners’ than men.
Women in Sport undertook a research project to support this need and investigate what influences girls aged 11 to 13 years to keep taking part in gymnastics.
After an incredible summer of women’s sport, Women in Sport is encouraging mothers and their teenage daughters to spend #TimeTogether this October.
Girls as young as five years old are being bombarded by messages that make them feel as though sport is not a place for them.
Female representation on the boards of National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and other sports organisations that are funded and supported by Sport England and UK Sport, is finally averaging 30%.
Women in Sport welcomes the publication of the Women and Equalities Select Committee report, which makes valuable recommendations across girls and women’s lives.
Ensuring that sport is safe and fair for women and girls is at the heart of Women in Sport’s mission.
Currently women are under-represented in senior leadership roles and on Boards in the sector. There is also evidence of discrimination and negative workplace culture.
Chief Executive of Women in Sport, Ruth Holdaway, is leaving the charity to take up the role of Chief Executive of Tennis Victoria in Australia.