Retaining Girls in Sport & Physical Activity Workshop
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The Gender Gap in Sport Participation
Studies have repeatedly shown that girls and women drop out of sport at a significantly higher rate than boys.
As girls enter adolescence, 1 in 3 drop out of sport compared to just 1 in 10 boys.
Beyond adolescence, women 19-31 years old participate in sport at just half the rate of men.
Supporting Girls
Learn how to create safe environments, prevent injuries, and offer positive role models for girls and young women in sport.
Inclusive Programs
Discover how to design programs that meet the unique needs of girls to boost their participation and retention in sports.
Practical Tips
Get actionable advice on applying these strategies in different settings to support girls and young women in sports.
Keeping Girls in the Game
This workshop will help sport leaders create lasting solutions for keeping girls and women in sport and physical activity.
In a recent survey of program participants:
- 94% of respondents reported that they learned specific skills on how to design programs for girls to help retain them in sport and physical activity
- 97% of respondents reported that the workshop content was practical for their physical activity setting
- 98% of respondents reported that they are confident to implement new ideas taken from the workshop
