The Female Participation Strategy uses a collaborative approach to engage females in the sport of basketball, and develop increased confidence, community spirit and leadership skills.
Governments across the country are asking sports to make a commitment to female participation. Through the Female Participation Strategy, Basketball SA shows our sport to be a front runner.
Girls and women that have a positive experience as players are more likely to move into other roles at the end of (or even during) their playing career and also bring their own children to the sport.
There are two key elements for success: A club culture that fosters female participation, and Getting strategies in place early!
AIS: Female Performance and Health Education Modules
AIS: Pelvic Floor Health for All Athletes
AIS: Pelvic Floor Health for Pregnant and Post-Natal Athletes
AIS: Menstrual Cycle Tracking Guidelines
BUTTERFLY: 6 Ways to be Body Positive
BUTTERFLY: Body Image Tips
AIS: Female Performance and Health Education
Basketball Australia: Community Coach Online Course
Basketball Australia: Aussie Hoops Online Coach Course
Psychology Today: Coaches Should Be Good Role Models
VIC Health: Female Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
VIC Health: Female and Physical Activity (What Research Shows)
AIS: Pelvic Floor Health
VIC GOVT: Recruitment and Retention Guidelines
Women’s Sports Foundation: Keeping girls in the game
Flinders University: Young People in Sport Report
Female Participation: Period Awareness
Uniforms that encourage girls to play sport and be physically active
Basketball Australia’s She Hoops platform has been designed by to be a resource hub for all women in our sport, from community/grassroots through to the elite. To connect with the initiatives, click the below image. She Hoops provides a safe space for women to educate, engage, communicate, share stories and learn from high profile women in the sport through mentoring/networking opportunities & live events.
This podcast interviews women who love the game of basketball in the hope of getting more women on the court or even just involved in the sport of Basketball. So join us as we talk to people from all different walks of the game, from professional players to referees, volunteers, board members and even the next generation of players. No matter who you are or where you have come from basketball is the sport for you.
Episode 1 – Bella Schaftenaar – Basketballers family pathway
Episode 2 – Krystel Pugsley – Australian Special Olympic Athlete
Episode 3 – Vanessa Devlin – FIBA Referee
Episode 4 – Mellissa Bradley – Prior Club President
Episode 5 – Margie Williamson – Adelaide Lightning Legend
Episode 6 – Jacqui McConville – Career in Basketball
Episode 7 – Ros Jones – Player to Coach to Admin
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