As part of the Women in Sport Programme all clubs have been asked to appoint a Women’s Officer as part of their club committee.

What is The Role of The Women’s Officer

• Act as a point of contact for the Women in Sport Lead
• Develop networks and links with other clubs
• Update the club on any initiatives for women and girls as appropriate such as courses, workshops, campaigns and grants
• Be the main point of contact between the club and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport Lead
• Be part of a network of Women’s Officers around the country

Regional WhatsApp groups can be set up for them to link with local clubs if requested.

Please see below a few examples of activities a Women’s Officer could lead on in the future;

• Being a point of contact for females currently in the club
• Being the point of contact for new female members
• Organising Women’s training sessions/training groups/training days
• Encouraging participation in events
• Organising events for HER Outdoors week
• Organising a local park run takeover
• Linking with your Local Sports Partnership or Council to find out about funding or equipment support
• Sharing Athletics Ireland opportunities with other club members such as coaching, leadership programmes and webinars.

The role of Women’s Officer can be undertaken by anyone in the club who has a passion for women in sport and will champion this within their club.

There will be an on-line meeting set up for all Women’s Officers to be held during Women in Sport week in March 2025. Details will be sent directly over the coming weeks.

Any questions email Anna Grealish, Women in Sport Lead annagrealish@athleticsireland.ie