Fit for Women

On the 22nd and 25th of March we hosted two events to look at how to make sport and fitness Fit for Women.
Through inspirational speakers and interactive workshops the events provided leading advice on how to plan and promote physical activity for women.
22/03/2010
11:30 and 13:45
Workshop: No fuss, just fun
Paul Bickerton, Badminton England

No Strings Badminton is a unique, semi-structured, ‘pay and play' based national programme, designed to be free from fuss and full of fun for all participants! This workshop took delegates through the planning, promotion and implementation of the delivery model, and looked at how it's hoped to serve an increase in women's participation in the lead up to London 2012.

25/03/2010
11:30 and 13:45
Workshop: Having a ball with your friends
Kath Pemberton and Rachel Henry, England Netball

What started as a small local pilot, Back 2 Netball has grown into a huge success story in attracting women back onto the netball court. This workshop examined the development steps behind the winning formula and how the now nationwide scheme has been promoted.

22/03/2010
11:30 and 13:45
Workshop: Leading by example
Katy Storie, Athlete Mentor, Youth Sport Trust

One of the most powerful ways to promote sport and fitness is through ambassadors. By building more personal relationships with the audience you want to take part, this workshop looked at how to use athletes to inspire girls to give activity a go

22/03/2010
11:30 and 13:45
Workshop: Making the grade for women
Joyce Heron, British Judo Association

Judo has successfully adapted its delivery to better meet the needs of women and grow participation. The workshop shared some of its learnings to look at how to identify potential growth markets and how to capitalise on them through targeted innovation and interventions

22/03/2010
11:30 and 13:45
Workshop: Shaping an attractive proposition
Cassie Smith and Chris Lillistone, WSFF

In 2008, WSFF and the FIA gave over 2000 previously inactive 16-24 year old women in London the chance to discover the positive power of physical activity through a free supported gym-based programme. The workshop focussed on the findings from this innovative research project, highlighted the crucial elements in the programme design, and suggested creative ways to reach and motivate young women.

22/03/2010
10:30 - 11:00
Pitch perfect
Head of England Women’s Cricket, ECB

From planning a programme to making sure it stays on track, how to shape sport and fitness delivery for women and girls

22/03/2010
15:00 - 15:30
Hitting the target
Philippa Roberts, Pretty Little Head

How to promote sport and fitness programmes to women and girls

22/03/2010
09:45 - 10:30
A Woman's Eye-view to sport and fitness
Sue Tibballs, Chief Executive, WSFF

WSFF's latest research into women and girls' attitudes to physical activity and the opportunities to grow their participation