Athletics Ireland has been advocating for the participation of women at all levels, through their commitment to creating more opportunities for female athletes, coaches and administrators. Athletics Ireland have received funding from Sport Ireland in the hope of delivering their women in sport objectives. 

Sport Ireland have identified four key areas which have emerged as current gaps and future opportunities for women in sport. These target areas are as follows:

• Coaching and Officiating
• Active Participation
• Leadership and Governance
• Visibility

To address the target areas and achieve the identified objectives, we have devised a number of programmes and initiatives to support and encourage all female participation. Participation is the key to making sport a lifelong activity.

• The Girls Squad
• Coaching Networks
• Leadership Pathway
• Long-Term Athlete Development Workshops
• Let’s Talk Periods- Club Support Structures

For more information please contact Women in Sport Lead- Anna Grealish annagrealish@athleticsireland.ie