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Bid to boost women in sports leadership

A three-year project has been unveiled with the aim of getting more women involved in the higher levels of sports leadership.

The Women and Leadership Development Programme has been developed by the British Olympic Foundation (BOF), UK Sport and the Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR). Research has shown more women are needed in the higher levels of sports’ decision making if cultural change are going to happen in the decision making processes, say the groups.

Each person selected for the three year programme will have a Personal Development Plan. This identifies the skills and knowledge they need and sets out to address the needs. All participants will also be teamed up with a mentor, usually an established female leader, to provide additional support.

The women selected to take part in the programme are:

  • Melanie Curds – UK Athletics
  • Emma Atkins – sportscoachUK
  • Heather Williams – British Triathlon
  • Penny Briscoe – British Paralympic Association
  • Danielle Every – Football Association
  • Alison Faiers – England and Wales Cricket Board
  • Lyne Greenwood – Northern Ireland Sports Forum
  • Sue Hornby – British Canoe Union
  • Margaret Nolan – British Cycling
  • Emma Reed – British Judo Association
  • Lucy Smith – British Gymnastics

Sue Campbell, Chair of UK Sport, said: “The Women and Leadership Development Programme provides a unique opportunity for those involved to boost the role of women in sport both in the UK and overseas.
“Not only will these women directly boost the level of representation in leadership positions, their achievements will encourage and inspire others to strive for similar heights.”

Jan Paterson, Director of the British Olympic Foundation, added: “We hope to play our part in achieving the International Olympic Committee’s goal of increasing the number of women in leadership and administrative positions within the Olympic Movement. The Women and Leadership Development Programme will no doubt serve to encourage women from across the sporting spectrum to achieve.”



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