Here at We are Girls in Sport we know that there are lots of girls and young women out there who want to play sport but who are coming up against barriers. We think it’s great that we’ve discovered one company that has decided to help with that last barrier, providing teenage girls with some sports kit of their very own and the support they need to persevere.
Read MoreI’m a really enthusiastic person, and so everything I do, I give it all or nothing. I had been training twice a week when my coach said, “Do you want to take this seriously, and shoot for your county?” I wanted to be the next Olympic Gold Medallist and the best shooter the world has seen, so I said yes! I went to shoot for the county and then before I knew, I’d qualified second in juniors, first in ladies and third in seniors; cementing the fact that this was my sport!
Read MoreRugby union used to be perceived as traditional, elitist, and dominated by men, but that impression is slowly shifting thanks to the rise of women’s rugby and the amazing women featured in this blog.
Read MoreThe first virtual London Marathon took place on 4 October 2020 and, I don’t know about you, but I found it really inspiring! No crowds lining the streets, no other runners to jostle with or buddy up with but runners all over the world showed grit and determination and finished the 26.2 miles.
Read MoreIn this week’s blog, we caught up with an advocate for women in sport , Dani Mugridge, Director of Sport at Lady Eleanor Holles school and assistant coach for the English netball team, Surrey Storm. Dani contacted We are Girls in Sport as she supports and believes in our campaign to introduce more girls to the wide variety of sports out there.
Read MoreHere at We are Girls in Sport, we love to meet and chat to inspiring women and girls from around the globe. In this week’s blog, we spoke to Michelle Robinson (nee Griffith). Born in Wembley, London. Michelle is a former athlete, who represented GB for over 2 decades in the triple jump and a proud Olympian.
Read MoreEven before the pandemic, Brits weren’t getting enough exercise. Many global health organisations and government agencies are working hard to encourage us to move us off the sofa and get moving.
Read MoreWe know that football clubs around the world are working hard to support more girls and young women to give football a try. We are Girls in Sport spoke to Kim Coster, Head of Ladies’ & Girls’ Football at Billericay Town FC, a team from England, about her role at the football club and her views on how we can introduce more girls to the game.
Read MoreIn this week’s blog, we have the pleasure of interviewing none other than the most capped England rugby player, the inspirational Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark. A true ambassador for girls and young women all over the world. Since making her debut in 2003, Clark has gone on to win seven Six Nations titles and was part of the winning Red Roses squad when they won the coveted Women's Rugby World Cup trophy in 2014.
Read MoreIt was a great pleasure to interview Siobhan Fitzpatrick on how she found a passion for wheelchair basketball in 2010. A real sports court to podium story of success. An award-winning player, Siobhan has an extensive junior career having co-captained the women’s team to back-to-back championship wins at the 2015 U25 Worlds and 2016 U24 Europeans – a feat not achieved by any other female GB junior team.
Read MoreThis week we are focusing on taekwondo! As many as 70 million people practice this Korean martial art globally and it is a sport that has weathered lockdown well. Many classes have been able to continue online thanks to their format and content. If you’re looking for something new, this might be the sport for you.
Read MoreParents, caregivers, grandparents! Are you in the 40% of lapsed golfers who would like to return to the game if more friends and family played? According to The R&A, one of golf’s governing bodies, did you know that 65% of females identified their husbands, partners, parents and other family members as the main reason for taking up golf?
Read MoreRuth Fox has a really inspiring story. She has, and continues to, overcome some serious mental health issues. This hasn’t been easy but throughout it all has been football.
Read MoreIt’s Mental Health Awareness week and here at We are Girls in Sport, we wanted to remind you of the importance of exercise and mental health, for all you girls and young women in particular. We know that people bang on about it all the time (!), but we want you to achieve your potential and be the best version of yourself that you can be! Exercise is critical to your well-being, both physical and mental.
Read MoreWe are Girls in Sport have been reading about some inspirational schoolgirls who took matters into their own hands to encourage more girls to take up sport in their school.
Read MoreLast year, my daughter announced she was desperate to start playing cricket. I tried to sign her up to our local cricket club, only to find that cricket has been in such high demand for girls that there was a 12-month waiting list!
Read MoreIn these strange times, at a time when isolation is the new buzz word, caring for our mental health as well as our physical health is absolutely crucial. Research shows that exercise is closely linked to a wide range of mood-based and social benefits as well as health benefits and it could be the key to our well-being during this time. People who are physically active are happier and more satisfied with their lives. Exercise helps both adults and children to feel more connected and less anxious.
Read MoreLAX is an abbreviation for lacrosse … (as well as the code for LA’s airport!) Do you know the sport of lacrosse? Have you played it?
Read MoreAs if being a teenager wasn’t hard enough, being on your period is never fun. Many of us are guilty of not talking openly enough with teen girls about puberty and experiencing periods. Girls as young as eight or nine can start with their first period but equally, some teenagers don’t get their first period until they are sixteen.
Read MoreIf you saw Lizzie Mills in the street, you wouldn’t be able to guess that she is a power lifter, lifting weights as heavy as 190kg. What I love about Lizzie’s story is that it took her until she was 18 to discover power lifting: one of the things that we want to encourage is that girls try as many sports as possible to find one that they like and at which they can excel and achieve PBs. Sometimes this might mean trying something ‘unusual’ but as Lizzie experienced, that could be ‘the one’.
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