Most of us are looking for new ways to get more women and girls involved in sport. So you might be interested in those in Wales that are out there doing a great job!
1. Do it the Diva way and keep it fun!
The ladies at Diva Sport suggest a focus on fun and keeping things fresh by introducing hoopblast or burlesque. That way, sport in't just about keeping fit - it's part of your social life..." Co-founder Mel Gill says, "I suppose one of the key factors in Diva Sport is that everything that we do and offer is always done for fun. Just as important as having the classes and equipment that women want to use, is the person who is delivering the class. Our team are brilliant and ensure that every woman who comes here has a good time.
2. Make it your mission
Newport Cricket Club made a pledge to create real opportunities for women at their club. "We felt really guilty; there was nowhere for our girls to go as they got older," said Head Coach Mike Knight. But they have turned that all around - they key, they say, is to make it a priority with a long-term development plan.
Read the Newport Cricket Story here
3. Dispel the myths
The Holyhead and Anglesey Weightlifting and Fitness Centre's female membership is booming - a considerable achievement when you're faced with the stereotype of muscle men pumping iron! Ray Williams, who heads up the centre, says:"We dispel the myth that lots of women have about resistance pelatihan building big muscles, and educate them that it assists in body sculpture and weight loss."
Read their story here
4. Create links with local schools
Vale Ladies and Girls Football Club could run masterclasses in how to create school links. Launching a Girls Football Primary School League, they bring together 16 teams from 14 on a fortnightly basis to play regular friendly matches.
Read the Vale Ladies and Girls story here
5. Work together
If clubs work together, share data and best practice - you are better equipped to fulfil demand locally. The South East Regional Netball Forum is a great example of how things work better, when you work together. Local netball hubs have been set up as well as Netball Tots for the little ones!
5. Work together
If clubs work together, share data and best practice - you are better equipped to fulfil demand locally. The South East Regional Netball Forum is a great example of how things work better, when you work together. Local netball hubs have been set up as well as Netball Tots for the little ones!
6. Listen to your customers
This has been the secret of success for Golf Development Wales. Hannah Fitzpatrick says
"Clubs need to provide a really, warm welcome - they need to listen to participants, understand their needs and wants so that they can provide the best possible customer service and package to encourage them to become a member to the club. We need to be able to respond to feedback and adapt offers.
Find out what they did here
7. Be social
This is Sarah Draper's number one tip. She set up Merthyr Running Club from scratch. She says that you have to be friendly and welcoming and that a Facebook page helps: "lots of our members just follow the group and read the posts before they join. Then when they start, they already feel like they know lots of the members and coaches already." They also organise social events.
7. Be social
This is Sarah Draper's number one tip. She set up Merthyr Running Club from scratch. She says that you have to be friendly and welcoming and that a Facebook page helps: "lots of our members just follow the group and read the posts before they join. Then when they start, they already feel like they know lots of the members and coaches already." They also organise social events.
Read all about it here.
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