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1st September 2008
JESSICA TAYLOR LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO 'SWEAT IN THE CITY'
The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) has announced Sweat in the City (www.sweatinthecity.co.uk), an innovative research project designed to win a better understanding of how to motivate women to become more active. Run in partnership with the Fitness Industry Association (FIA), Sweat in the City is offering 3,000 16 - 24 year old women who live in London and currently do little or no exercise, a unique package of free and mentored gym membership. The programme's ambassador, Jessica Taylor, officially launched the programme today (1 September). Download Microsoft Word document »
20th August 2008
Golden Girls Continue to Dominate in Beijing
The GB women continue to haul in the medals as the Olympics near their end. There are too many to name individually (a great position to be in!) but there has been female medal success recently in the pool, at the velodrome, at the sailing, in the open water swim and a special mention must go to Christine Ohuruogu who has overcome more than most to win a tremendous gold in the 400m. Still a few days to grab a few more! The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) is celebrating their success, Sue Tibballs comments: 'It's great to see British women doing so well in Beijing and carrying the flag for women in sport. We hope that their medal successes inspire more women and girls to get active.' For the latest news on Great Britain's Olympic challenge: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport Read more »
21st July 2008
Commission to address crisis in women's sport announced
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Andy Burnham, MP, will tomorrow (Tuesday 22 July) announce the Commission on the Future of Women's Sport, a new, independent body set up to address the current crisis in women's sport. Including Dame Kelly Holmes, Ed Smith, Heather Rabbatts and chaired by Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, the Commission shall be made up of senior figures from sport, politics, business, academia and media to tackle the issues outlined within the Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation's (WSFF) annual Women in Sport Audit [Adobe Acrobat Document]. Download Microsoft Word document »
30th June 2008
11 reasons why sports should work with women and girls
The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation have outlined 11 compelling reasons why sports should work with women and girls in a new leaflet. The motivations concentrate on the benefits that governing bodies of sport can gain, rather than stressing legal or moral obligations that they may be under. They are grouped under 3 main headings, "Growing Participation, Increasing Funding and Positive Profile". It is the first in a series of fact sheets which will be produced over the summer. Download Adobe Acrobat document »
25th July 2008
Invitation for Tender
Sporting Equals in partnership with the English Federation of Disability Sport, Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation, Age Concern, Stonewall and the Equality & Human Rights Commission invites tenders from suitable organisations 'to increase the awareness and understanding of equality and human rights concerns and good practice in the delivery of sport and active recreation by third, public and private sector organisations across England'. Download Microsoft Word document »
27th June 2008
London Big Dance is back!
From July 5th -13th 2008 London Big Dance aims to get as many people in the capital dancing as possible. Big Dance 2008 is a week-long celebration of dance in all its styles and forms and is open to everyone to join in! For more details please visit the Big Dance website: Read more »
20th June 2008
Boxing Barriers Study
As part of the development of their Strategy for Women and Girls Boxing the Amateur Boxing Association of England have undertaken a study exploring the barriers to participation in the sport. The executive summary for this report is now available and the Strategy will be launched this summer. For further information please contact Rebecca Black, National Women's Boxing Development Manager on 07515333044 ore rebecca.black@abae.co.uk Download Microsoft Word document »
11th June 2008
Sport England agrees with us that It's Time
The government and Sport England have responded to our It's Time research and other campaigning efforts, in their latest strategy documents published in June 2008. Download Adobe Acrobat document »
31st July 2008
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO WALK THE WALK
More than a thousand women, men and children have already signed up to take part in The SunWalk Newcastle, a new Power Walking challenge from charity Walk the Walk taking place on Sunday, 7th September. But organisers Walk the Walk are aiming for even more walkers, and so want to remind people from Newcastle and beyond that it's not too late to get involved! The deadline for entries is Thursday 31st July and anyone interested in taking part can sign up online at www.walkthewalk.org. Download Microsoft Word document »
10th June 2008
200 female triathletes attend Women Only Triathlon Weekend
Triathlon England, Triathlon England South West and Tri Ferris Promotions are delighted with the success of the Women Only triathlon weekend, which they hosted on 7th and 8th June, at The Cotswold Water Park, Nr Cirencester Wiltshire. Download Microsoft Word document »
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