At the Female Sports Forum, we want to share whenever great research is being done. Currently a project led by Queen’s University Belfast and commissioned by The Executive Office aims to understand how young men and boys in Northern Ireland view masculinity and their attitudes towards violence against women and girls (VAWG). To create meaningful,…
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Take Part: National Survey into Women’s Experiences in Coaching We’re proud to support Women in Sport and Leeds Beckett University as they launch the first national survey of its kind looking into the working conditions and culture of coaching across all sports and levels. Too many women are stepping away from coaching – and we…
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Jul
Jul
Happy Pride Month! Like every year, we aim to celebrate all individuals involved in sport! We want to support achievements both big and small. Let’s dive into some of this month’s standout moments, starting with the home race of the Belfast Women’s 10K. This women-only event was open to runners, joggers, and walkers aged 15…
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Jun
Jun
The Female Sports Forum was delighted to attend the Girls in Racquet Sports event in Lisburn as part of our efforts to promote girls getting active and finding enjoyment in sport! The joint initiative organised by Tennis Ireland in partnership with Lisburn & Castlereagh Council, Ulster Badminton, Ulster Table Tennis, Squash Ulster and the Female Sports Forum welcomed pupils from St…
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Jun
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Sport: Open Water Swimming Clubs: Lisburn Swim Club/Lough Neagh Monster Dunkers At just 19 years old, Jessika Robson is already a Guinness World Record holder, a North Channel finisher, and an accomplished ice swimmer. Her story is one of grit, growth, and a genuine desire to uplift others—especially women, girls, and the open water swimming…
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May Update This month has been as busy as ever. We began with a major development that made headlines across the island: the Camogie shorts protest. Players stood up against outdated rules that prohibited them from wearing shorts during matches. The protest led to the cancellation of several games and culminated in an emergency meeting…
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Mar
Mar
The Female Sports Forum was delighted to attend the launch of Sport NI’s new campaign, Be Seen, Be Heard, Belong. This initiative focuses on leveling the playing field and ensuring women and girls have the same opportunities as men and boys to take part in sport and physical activity. With women making up 51% of…
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Feb
Feb
The Female Sports Forum has a range of events coming up in March, providing opportunities to develop skills, build connections, and discuss key topics in women’s sport. Whether you’re involved in sport as a leader, coach, or participant, these sessions offer valuable insights and support. Upcoming Events Mentorship Workshop for Women in Sport Leaders 📅…