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22nd December 2008 - Skills Active Officiating Project

Fetched: January 5th, 2009, 7:50am CST

The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation are supporting Skills Active's 'Women and Work' programmes pilot officiating project in Yorkshire and the Humber This recently launched project will fund training opportunities for women interesting in training as sports officials in either Football or Cricket and further information on the programme can be found here
23rd December 2008 - Happy Christmas and Season's Greetings from WSFF

Fetched: December 24th, 2008, 3:25am CST

The WSFF office will now be closed until 5th January for a well deserved break. If you need to speak to us urgently please call Tim Woodhouse on 07500 101566. Have a great holiday season and here's to a fabulous year of women's sport in 2009
17th December 2008 - WSFF welcomes extra investment from Sport England to governing bodies

Fetched: December 23rd, 2008, 3:06am CST

The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) welcomes the increased funding for governing bodies announced by Sport England. As part of the next four year funding cycle Sport England will increase its investment to almost half a billion pounds, and WSFF hopes that a higher proportion of the figure will reach women than has traditionally done so. For the full WSFF response please click here
22nd December 2008 - Skills Active Officiating Project

Fetched: December 23rd, 2008, 3:06am CST

The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation are supporting Skills Active's 'Women and Work' programmes pilot officiating project in Yorkshire and the Humber This recently launched project will fund training opportunities for women interesting in training as sports officials in either Football or Cricket and further information on the programme can be found here
17th December 2008 - WSFF welcomes extra investment from Sport England to governing bodies

Fetched: December 18th, 2008, 2:22pm CST

The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) welcomes the increased funding for governing bodies announced by Sport England. As part of the next four year funding cycle Sport England will increase its investment to almost half a billion pounds, and WSFF hopes that a higher proportion of the figure will reach women than has traditionally done so. For the full WSFF response please click here
16th December 2008 - The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2008

Fetched: December 18th, 2008, 2:22pm CST

Nominations are now open for The Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year 2008 awards which recognise leading sportswomen and unsung heroes alike Now in their 21st year, the awards, which are among the most prestigious and influential in the British sporting calendar, will be presented at Lord's cricket ground on Thursday, February 12, 2009. The event is in association with David Lloyd Leisure and is also being sponsored by Sport England, UK Sport, and CCPR. The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation is also lending its support and is the event's charity partner
15th December 2008 - New Nike competition highlights the power of women's sport

Fetched: December 15th, 2008, 2:13pm CST

Nike, in partnership with Ashoka and WSFF, have launched a worldwide competition to find the best examples of community projects which use sport to improve the lives of women and girls. The competition also has a UK only section so we encourage as many projects, clubs, schools, and governing bodies to enter. There is a prize for the winner, but the best feature of the competition is that all the entries are visible to the public who are free to comment and make suggestions as to how to make the project even better. For more information please look here
11th November 2008 - How WSFF can help you

Fetched: December 9th, 2008, 9:39pm CST

WSFF is the only organisation in the UK soley focussing on helping women and girls in sport and we are committed to helping organisations and individuals maximise the potential that women and girls offer. We are helping the sector to understand that women and girls aren't a and quot;hard to reach group and quot;, they are half the population and are the most under-utilised opportunity that sport has. In order to find out exactly how we can help you, please download our new brochure
24th November 2008 - High Street Holds the Answer to the Crisis in Womens Sport

Fetched: November 25th, 2008, 7:14am CST

Research announced today by the Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF), shows that 78% of women and girls would play more sport if it better reflected the customer-friendly experience of shopping. Currently, eight out of ten women do too little physical activity to benefit their health and just three per cent play organised team sports
11th November 2008 - A double dose of semi final misery!

Fetched: November 14th, 2008, 3:17pm CST

Commiserations to both the England Women's Rugby League team and the England -17 Women's Football team as they both lost their world cup semi finals. Both teams performed very well early in their competitions but couldn't quite make it to the final, the rugby league team losing to New Zealand and the football team losing to North Korea. For anyone who still has any doubts about the quality of women's football in this country.... follow this link to take a look at Isobel Christiansen's stunning last minute 40 yard strike which took the Quarter Final against Japan into extra time. Goal of the season beyond doubt
11th November 2008 - Commiserations and good luck!

Fetched: November 12th, 2008, 10:46am CST

Commiserations must go to the England Women's Rugby League team as they narrowly lost out to New Zealand in the World Cup semi final on Wednesday 12 Nov. It was a game too far after strong performances in the group stages. The England -17 Women's Football Team however are just one game away from the World Cup final after a stunning victory against Japan. For anyone who still has any doubts about the quality of women's football in this country.... follow this link to take a look at Isobel Christiansen's stunning last minute 40 yard strike which took the Quarter Final into extra time. Goal of the season beyond doubt
11th November 2008 - England women in World Cup semi finals

Fetched: November 11th, 2008, 7:02pm CST

WSFF wish the England Rugby League team the best of luck as they take on New Zealand in the World Cup semi final on Wednesday 12 Nov. After a group stage where they had impressive wins over Russia and France, and a narrow defeat to Australia, the women are now one game away from the World Cup final which will be held before the men's semi final (also England v New Zealand!) on Saturday. Good luck girls! For more information on Rugby League for women and girls in this country please
11th November 2008 - Girls Football - Elite level playing opportunity

Fetched: November 11th, 2008, 7:02pm CST

Middlesbrough Girls Centre of Excellence are looking to recruit a goalkeeper for their U16 squad. For players to be considered they must be between 14 and 16 years old (over 14 by 1st September 2008, under 16 by 31st August 2008 The FA's Girls Centre of Excellence programme is the route into England age-group squads on the womens player pathway and is responsible for producing all of the players involved in the England U17 squad who are currently in the Semi-Finals at the U17 World Cup in New Zealand If you know of any talented goalkeepers who would like to be considered for the Girls Centre of Excellence, please ask them to contact the Centre Director, Craig Nicholson (craig.nicholson@mfcp.co.uk) for more details. (Please note that any player involved in club football MUST notify their club at least 7 days prior to applying for a Centre of Excellence trial
4th November 2008 - Paul Ince is the latest to claim he was quoted out of context

Fetched: November 7th, 2008, 3:45am CST

WSFF were sad to see another high profile football manager put his foot in it recently. Paul Ince's comments that Premier League football 'is not a game for women' are just the latest example of comments which demonstrate that some people feel that men's sport is somehow superior to women's sport. Not many people express it quite as explicitly as Paul Ince, but other evidence (such as the amount of press coverage or investment that women's sport attracts) seems to suggest that the wider society also feels that male sport is more worthy. Is it any wonder then that less girls play sport than boys? Our Commission on the Future of Women's Sport, which holds its first meeting in December, will look at issues around investment, coverage and leadership and will produce recommendations for sport to adopt. For more information on the work of Dame Tanni and the other Commission Members, please check back here regularly. For a newspaper report on what Paul Ince said please
4th October 2008 - Paul Ince is the latest to claim he was quoted out of context

Fetched: November 5th, 2008, 1:42pm CST

WSFF were sad to see another high profile football manager put his foot in it recently. Paul Ince's comments that Premier League football 'is not a game for women' are just the latest example of comments which demonstrate that some people feel that men's sport is somehow superior to women's sport. Not many people express it quite as explicitly as Paul Ince, but other evidence (such as the amount of press coverage or investment that women's sport attracts) seems to suggest that the wider society also feels that male sport is more worthy. Is it any wonder then that less girls play sport than boys? Our Commission on the Future of Women's Sport, which holds its first meeting in December, will look at issues around investment, coverage and leadership and will produce recommendations for sport to adopt. For more information on the work of Dame Tanni and the other Commission Members, please check back here regularly. For a newspaper report on what Paul Ince said please
28th October 2008 - Free Practitioner Led Briefing Workshops

Fetched: October 28th, 2008, 8:14am CDT

Sporting Equals are leading on the delivery of a series of free practitioner led briefing workshops aimed for individuals and organisations working in the field of Sport and Physical Activity promotion, development, governance, coaching and management. Information on how to book your place can be downloaded here
23rd October 2008 - WSFF give their support to 2012 football petition

Fetched: October 23rd, 2008, 10:09pm CDT

WSFF are supporting a petition on the Number10.gov.uk website which asks the Prime Minister to support a GB women's football team at the London 2012 Olympics. As the petition explains, 'football is now the most popular team sport for women and girls but the women's game continues to be vastly under-represented in the media. Showcasing GB women's football at the London Olympics would encourage more girls and women to participate in team sport, to the benefit of their health and well-being'. WSFF are pleased to see that the FA have suggested they are prepared to send an England only women's team, if the other home countries' can't come to an agreement, but WSFF would prefer to see a GB team at the Olympics in 2012. To join us in supporting this petition please follow this link [petitions.number10.gov.uk] or
22nd October 2008 - England Coach Launches Project to Support More Female Coaches in Football

Fetched: October 22nd, 2008, 3:07pm CDT

On Thursday 16th October Hope Powell OBE, the FA National Women's Coach, visited London Marathon Playing Field Greenwich to launch an innovative new project called Female Coach Development
16th October 2008 - Taylor and Guha lead England's charge in Reliance Mobile ICC ODI Women's Rankings

Fetched: October 16th, 2008, 10:10pm CDT

Claire Taylor and Isa Guha lead England's charge in the Reliance Mobile ICC ODI Women's Rankings which were launched in Mumbai on Thursday.Taylor, who was shortlisted for the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award in 2006, 2007 and 2008, heads the batting listing that includes six England batters in the top 20 while second-placed 23-year-old fast bowler Guha leads the parade of five England bowlers in the top 20
15th October 2008 - Award-winning Theatre Company to Perform Compelling Football Drama at Stamford Bridge

Fetched: October 15th, 2008, 11:48am CDT

A gripping new play tackling the youth culture surrounding football is to be performed at Chelsea Football Club Full Time is a hard-hitting drama aiming to provoke debate about society and the game, and through this challenge attitudes relating to sexism, racism and homophobia, and the barriers these create to sports participation
15th October 2008 - Special One Off Halloween Girls Only Basketball Clinic - 31 October

Fetched: October 15th, 2008, 11:48am CDT

Take part in a basketball clinic with Community coaches on the Newcastle Eagles' home court and then stay and watch them play against either the Chester Jets or London Capital Date: 31 October 2008 Venue: Newcastle MetroRadio Arena Cost: and pound;7 / U14's - and pound;6 Time: 19h30 The coaching is from 16h30 to 18h30 (doors open at 16h10) and entry is via the side fire door exits between 16h10 and 16h30 Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult Places are limited - To Book contact Sarah Bennett on 0191 245 3881 or email s.bennett@eaglescommunityfoundation.com Please note: 14+ are not under the Newcastle Eagles Duty of Care during the event
9th October 2008 - Would you like to help motivate and encourage women to become sports leaders?

Fetched: October 9th, 2008, 7:26pm CDT

Would you like to help motivate and encourage women to become sports leaders Sport Leaders UK will be running a free WGSG! (Women Get Set Go!) Tutors Workshop day on Tuesday 11th November 2008 in London. The workshop is for women who are interested in running a WGSG! course and will include both information and active examples of how to deliver each unit
24th September 2008 - England to host 2010 IRB Women's Rugby World Cup

Fetched: September 24th, 2008, 3:43pm CDT

WSFF is delighted to see that England will host the 2010 IRB Women's Rugby World Cup. Our congratulations go to the RFU and the RFUW for winning the right to host the event which will be held across West London
19th September 2008 - Resources To Increase Understanding of Equality and Human Rights in Sport

Fetched: September 19th, 2008, 5:38am CDT

This document is an update from the EHRC / Sporting Equals project on Human Rights in Sport. The project is being run in partnership with EFDS, WSFF Age Concern and Stonewall
1st September 2008 - JESSICA TAYLOR LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO 'SWEAT IN THE CITY'

Fetched: September 2nd, 2008, 6:25am CDT

The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) has announced Sweat in the City (www.sweatinthecity.co.uk), an innovative research project designed to win a better understanding of how to motivate women to become more active Run in partnership with the Fitness Industry Association (FIA), Sweat in the City is offering 3,000 16 - 24 year old women who live in London and currently do little or no exercise, a unique package of free and mentored gym membership. The programme's ambassador, Jessica Taylor, officially launched the programme today (1 September
20th August 2008 - Golden Girls Continue to Dominate in Beijing

Fetched: August 21st, 2008, 12:48am CDT

The GB women continue to haul in the medals as the Olympics near their end. There are too many to name individually (a great position to be in!) but there has been female medal success recently in the pool, at the velodrome, at the sailing, in the open water swim and a special mention must go to Christine Ohuruogu who has overcome more than most to win a tremendous gold in the 400m. Still a few days to grab a few more The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) is celebrating their success, Sue Tibballs comments: 'It's great to see British women doing so well in Beijing and carrying the flag for women in sport. We hope that their medal successes inspire more women and girls to get active. and #039 For the latest news on Great Britain's Olympic challenge: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport
11th August 2008 - Golden Girls Shine Light on Women in Sport

Fetched: August 11th, 2008, 6:20pm CDT

Women are leading Great Britain's Olympic challenge in Beijing. Nicole Cooke took Great Britain's first medal with gold in the women's cycling road race followed by swimmers Rebecca Adlington and Jo Jackson taking gold and bronze in the women's 400m freestyle The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) is celebrating their success, Sue Tibballs comments: It's great to see British women doing so well in Beijing and carrying the flag for women in sport. We hope that their medal successes inspire more women and girls to get active For the latest news on Great Britain's Olympic challenge: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport
31st July 2008 - IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO WALK THE WALK

Fetched: July 31st, 2008, 3:28pm CDT

More than a thousand women, men and children have already signed up to take part in The SunWalk Newcastle, a new Power Walking challenge from charity Walk the Walk taking place on Sunday, 7th September. But organisers Walk the Walk are aiming for even more walkers, and so want to remind people from Newcastle and beyond that it's not too late to get involved! The deadline for entries is Thursday 31st July and anyone interested in taking part can sign up online at www.walkthewalk.org
25th July 2008 - Invitation for Tender

Fetched: July 25th, 2008, 7:17am CDT

Sporting Equals in partnership with the English Federation of Disability Sport, Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation, Age Concern, Stonewall and the Equality and amp; Human Rights Commission invites tenders from suitable organisations 'to increase the awareness and understanding of equality and human rights concerns and good practice in the delivery of sport and active recreation by third, public and private sector organisations across England
21st July 2008 - Commission to address crisis in women's sport announced

Fetched: July 22nd, 2008, 1:12pm CDT

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Andy Burnham, MP, will tomorrow (Tuesday 22 July) announce the Commission on the Future of Women's Sport, a new, independent body set up to address the current crisis in women's sport. Including Dame Kelly Holmes, Ed Smith, Heather Rabbatts and chaired by Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, the Commission shall be made up of senior figures from sport, politics, business, academia and media to tackle the issues outlined within the Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation's (WSFF) annual and lt;a href=documents/sport_audit.pdf and gt;Women in Sport Audit and lt;/a and gt; [Adobe Acrobat Document

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