Feeling inspired? Your chance to get involved
Inspired by the women's summer of sport and keen to find out how you can start a sport, resume a former love, find resources for others or go along and support a local side? All the information is below, organised by sport.
General
Women in sportInitiatives to encourage and inspire teenage girls to try a range of sports, working to stop so many girls from ditching sport as they reach 13 and beyond.Link, external
Cycling
Let's RideBreeze Breeze is a British Cycling initiative which offers fun and free rides for women of all abilities. It's non-competitive, fully inclusive and helps address women's-specific barriers to cycling so that they feel confident and comfortable cycling.Link, externalGo Ride clubs Go Ride clubs are a network which support children on their cycling journey and develop lifelong skills and habits. This summer they are focussing on u18 girls and are really encouraging them to go along and try their local Go Ride sessionsLink, external
Cricket
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) - The official website of the ECBThe ECB is committed to making cricket a truly gender-balanced sport, from entry level in All Stars Cricket up to the national teams. Find details of how to get involved - whatever stage you, your family, and your children are at there is an opportunity to play.Link, externalAll StarsAll Stars Cricket is a wonderful first experience for children aged five to eight with eight weeks of jam-packed fun, activity and skills development. The programme is designed to introduce children to the sport, while also helping them to make new friends. Link, externalDynamos CricketDynamos Cricket provides a fantastic next step for girls graduating from All Stars Cricket and is also the perfect introduction for eight to 11-year-olds new to the sport.Link, external
Football
English FA - women's and girls' footballWhatever your age, whatever your experience there is a chance for you to be involved in women's football. There are details here of opportunities for you or your kids to play, ref, coach or support. Link, external
Rugby
Find rugby in EnglandWant to support your local team or are you looking for a club to join? Find all the opportunities local to you through the Find Rugby portal.Link, externalRed RosesCan England's Red Roses win the World Cup on home soil this year? There are many ways to support the team, including details of all the fixtures and how to purchase tickets.Link, externalRugby World CupThis summer's World Cup will be the biggest yet, with 16 women's teams playing across eight cities and venues. From Bristol to York, world-class rugby is coming to a town near you. here's all you could ever need to know.Link, externalIrish RFUAre you a rugby fan in Ireland or keen for you or someone you know to find a club? The Irish RFU site has all the key information.Link, externalScotland national teamAs all Scotland fans will know, the Thistles will be competing at this summer's World Cup. Find information on their players and upcoming fixtures.Link, externalPlay rugby in ScotlandKeen to start playing or to resume your playing career? Whatever your age or level, here you can find details of local clubs to join in Scotland.Link, externalScottish rugby fan zoneScotland fans - this is a resource for you. Get behind your team, and here's how.Link, externalWelsh national teamHow far can Wales go at this summer's Rugby World Cup? Find out about their players, coaches, who they face and how to support them.Link, externalPlay rugby in WalesKeen to start playing or to resume your playing career? Whatever your age or level, here you can find details of local clubs to join in Wales.Link, external
Tennis
LTAWant to get started with tennis or is it time to get the racquet out of storage? All you need to know is here whatever your age or ability – including details of free chances to play.Link, external
Netball
England NetballIf you want to get back to playing regularly or are looking to get started there are a host of ways you can play and watch from Bee Netball to Walking Netball. Link, externalNetballHerNetball female Health initiative that hosts resources and advice to support female players.Link, external
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