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ADDITIONAL LENGTHS X MIDDLESBROUGH F.C. WOMEN ⚽ Our ground-breaking collaboration with Middlesbrough F.C. Women champions women in sport who break the mould and shatter stereotypes, inspiring the next generation of girls in sport. Marketing Director, Carrie Tyler adds, “We all want to see female role models in sport and are disheartened to see the high stats of young women and girls dropping out of sport due to a lack of self-confidence. As a North-East business, partnering with Middlesbrough F.C. Women is a natural fit for us. These women, like so many others, go to additional lengths to progress their careers. We aim to drive awareness of these players as inspiration for a generation that still finds it challenging to see relatable figures in sports.” Together, we are refusing for women and girls to be sidelined. #MiddlesbroughWomensFootballClub #MFC #collaboration #partnership #womeninsport #womeninfootball #additionallengths #remicachet

Hard to take the AFL's commitment to the safety of women seriously when the Essendon Football Club and it's Senior Coach are openly advocating for a known abuser to be given another opportunity at the elite level. "I've known X since he was 14 and my view is that he is a good person" - Senior Coach. Makes it all ok then? Imagine being a female employee/ AFLW player/ female family member at that club. What message are you saying to them? You are condoning it; you are saying that people always deserve another chance. Ad nauseum. Hint; you don't deserve anything. Sooner or later the privilege that exists - the repeat opportunities that exist - it MUST come to an end. There is a diverging path; a proverbial fork in the road and organisations absolutely must pick the path of greater good. We must actively work to ensure women can exist in society without fear/ retribution/ attack/ death from men. Seems like a fundamentally basic thing to me. Elite level sports organisations must lead the way on what is or is not acceptable behaviour. You can't make a big show about men linking arms on the football field and say this is our commitment (unity, in it together), and then deal up this tripe at the same time. Women deserve better. We all deserve better. We as a society have had a gutful of it. Do better. #AFL #heforshe #dobetter

I recommend this book, we need to get better particularly in our industry. I wish we could be in a position where we are talking about safety without having to differentiate between genders or races

Shortly, I'll be recording an interview with BBC Radio London about gender inequality in women's football. In our pre-meeting, I spoke to the researcher about my experience at Charlton Athletic Academy in 2007. Back then, the men's team was relegated from the Premier League, and the women's and girls' section was disbanded as a cost-saving measure. The researcher subsequently asked, "Do you think that could happen today?" My response: "Yes," although I didn't expect to be proven right just days later. Women's football remains vulnerable. We exist in an ecosystem that was designed for men's football to thrive. Too often, women and girls are not represented at the board level. Whether this is due to a lack of diversity or a lack of appropriate governance and representation for the women's team. As I said to the researcher, the main difference now is that society has moved on. Boards that take this decision won't be able to do it without public pressure and scrutiny. When our women's and girls' section got cut in 2007, my overwhelming memory was feeling alone. The general public didn't know, and many who did told me, "That's just the way it is." This is no longer "the way it is," nor will it be allowed to be. This is our sport. Every girl and woman deserves the right to play, and we must continue to push for systematic changes to protect girls and women's access to football. Thornaby FC, your decision is unacceptable, and you deserve every piece of criticism. May this be yet another lesson on the power of the women's sports community, we will no longer be silenced, and may every girl and woman affected retain this love for the game and find a home that truly values them as people and athletes. https://lnkd.in/eS5w_9G9 #womensfootball #footballgovernace

Envision a world where every individual, regardless of background or ability, has equal access to our cities, places and venues. The process of #InclusiveDesign takes more than butterpaper and markers or red line markup.   It takes #Leadership. It takes #ProgressivePolicy. It takes multi-tiered #Governance. It take #LivedExperience. It takes a #WholeOfIndustry approach.   Prioritising Inclusive Design at Aurecon shows our commitment to creating places that not only meet the needs of today but build a more equitable future for generations to come.   #Aurecon #Brisbane2032 #IntegratedDesign #PeopleMovementPlace #Inclusion

This week, SportsPro announced that Manchester United has moved the women’s team out of their training building to make room for the men’s squad. This decision has contributed to a growing perception that the women’s team is not a priority within the club.   It presents an intriguing case of the democracy paradox. The democracy paradox (Prange & Oosterbaan, 2017) posits that women’s football is encouraged as long as it is not at the expense of men’s football.   Therefore, to contribute to the further development of girls' and women's football, Women Onside encourages clubs to explore alternative ways to organise a women's football department. Research confirms such an approach contributes to fundamentally challenge the assumption of male athletic superiority (Bryan et al., 2021).   Do you want to engage to further develop women's football as well? Rather than modelling operations on the men’s structure, focus on sustainable growth and development, strive to establish an autonomous operation, enhance communication, develop a distinct identity, foster a supportive culture, and improve support systems.   It is a crucial period for women’s football to establish key gateways and minimum standards that will enable the sport to grow exponentially and contribute positively to achieving gender equality and empowering all girls and women on a large scale. Get onside.   #theriseofwomensfootball #womenonside #womensfootball #equalopportunity #empowerment #SDG5 https://lnkd.in/edusMtXQ Check our website for more information about our initiative and activities: https://lnkd.in/eTtPmssy

Does this success point to balanced investment the US or a lack of investment in women’s sport globally? I believe this is an example of success that comes from investing in areas that have traditionally been ignored. What markets can drive your growth in the next decade? Are you investing enough in the people that can drive your success in these markets?

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After the success of the Solheim Cup golf needs to be more welcoming for everyone, especially women in order for the global game to grow. From offering flexible memberships and women-only events to promoting female role models and providing accessible course layouts, there are many ways to improve inclusivity. Implementing these strategies can foster a supportive, diverse golf community and help the sport grow. Let’s make the future of golf more inclusive! 💡 Want to diversify your membership or engage new audiences? Let’s chat! #GolfForAll #InclusiveGolf #WomenInGolf #GolfCommunity #golf #lpga #sportsmarketing #inclusivity If you're seeing this post or page for the first time - give it a like, share, or follow! Read more (including 20 ways courses can be more inclusive) here: https://lnkd.in/gWDM6nYh

🔍 Vision & Challenge: Where to Next?🌟 Embarking on the next chapter, "Raising the Bar" by Karen Carney MBE OLY sets a compelling vision and challenges us to redefine the future of women's football in England! 🚀 Goals: 1. ⬆ Enhance the lives of women and girls through women's football. 2. 🏆 Be recognized as a fundamental part of the national sporting landscape. The review demands nothing short of higher standards, envisioning a future where: 1. ⚽ Women and girls view football as a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. 2. 🌐 Cultivate a diverse and inclusive fanbase that grows over time. 3. 🥇 Set a GOLD STANDARD example for ALL WOMEN SPORTS, ensuring the best working environment and a sustainable structure. Let's embrace the challenge and work towards a future where women's football shines as a beacon of excellence! 💪⚽ #RaisingTheBar #WomensFootballVision #ChallengeAccepted