Muslim women in sport
The world of sport is male dominated and women often come up against considerable challenges. In this fact sheet we address those issues faced by Muslim women and consider what their religion says about participation.
Teenage girls and dropout
This factsheet explains the reasons why teenagers drop out of sport, and provides solutions for NGBs, clubs and coaches for retaining them.
It was first recognised in the 1957 Wolfendon Report that teenage girls were dropping out of sport at a faster rate than boys, this remains the case and unless the sport's sector acts this will not change.
How can sports clubs attract and retain women and girls
Each sports club is unique, that’s part of the beauty of sport. Each team or club has its own history, its own traditions and characters as well as its own future aspirations.There is no one-size fits all approach for clubs trying to attract women and girls, however, there are some key elements which the WSFF believe should be effectively implemented by most clubs. Download the factsheet for more information.
Barriers to sports participation for women and girls
In this fact sheet we explore the range of practical, personal and social and cultural barriers that prevent women and girls becoming involved in sport and exercise. Our list of barriers also contains ideas for sports deliverers to implement to encourage and enable women and girls to participate.
