Athletics Ireland Introduce a Women’s Officer Role in Clubs

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.

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..

Register HERE

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.

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