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‘We can all help to encourage and inspire more women to get active’
Bristol girls can.
That is the message of a website that links women with female-only sport sessions.
www.bristolgirlscan.co.uk was been launched to get more women active as part of the national This Girl Can campaign, which is supported by a number of sports’ governing bodies.
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The website is funded by Sport England and Bristol City Council and includes a programme of women’s fitness classes and sport sessions across the city, as well as inspiring women’s sport stories and news on the campaign.
It also includes a toolkit to help local organisations and clubs reach out to more women and girls.
Now the team behind the website wants to get more women-only classes online.
Asher Craig is appealing for information on women-only sports groups around the city
Asher Craig, the council’s cabinet member for communities, equality and public health, said: “We would like anyone involved in running women’s sports or activities, events or initiatives to come forward and join the Bristol Girls Can movement.
“We are committed to making our communities more inclusive and we want to showcase all the opportunities for women and girls to become more active in Bristol and lead healthier and happier lives, with the social and health benefits exercise can bring.
“There are some great activities happening across the city and something for everyone to enjoy, from pre and post-natal fitness, to self-defence and confidence building, to boxing and skateboarding.
“By coming together, we can all help to encourage and inspire more women and girls across the city to get moving and take that first step towards a healthier lifestyle.”
Filton breakdancer Lauren Filer is paving the way for women in a male-dominated sport
Bristol Girls Can aims to tackle the gender gap that exists in the UK with an estimated 1.5 million fewer women than men currently taking part in regular sport or activity.
In Bristol there is estimated to be 100,000 inactive women and research suggests that 75 per cent of women would like to do more, but fear of judgement is stopping them.
Bristol organisations are invited to submit activities to the Bristol Girls Can website by contacting sport@bristol.gov.uk. For more information visit www.bristolgirlscan.co.uk.
Jack Pitts is a local democracy reporter for Bristol.
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