Beyond participation: Routes into sport for girls and women

Women and Equalities Committee Open Inquiry
Opened: 26 Mar 2026 Parliament page
The Women and Equalities Committee will examine different ways women and girls can be involved in sport beyond participating as athletes, players and competitors. It will consider coaching, sports science, officiating as referees and umpires, roles in club administration and sports governance, plus access to sports journalism and broadcasting. The … Read more
3 Oral sessions
3 Events
Activity timeline 3 events
8 Jul
2026
Oral evidence
17 Jun
2026
Oral evidence
3 Jun
2026
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 3 sessions
8 Jul 2026
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Women and Equalities Committee
Dr Alice Harkness-Armstrong · University of Essex Emma Batchelor · UK Sports Institute Gemma Davies · Cardiff Metropolitan University Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale · Manchester Metropolitan University Professor Leanne Norman · Loughborough University
17 Jun 2026
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Women and Equalities Committee
Alison Hughes MBE Lisa Rivers · International Judo Federation Sian Massey-Ellis MBE · Professional Game Match Officials
3 Jun 2026
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Women and Equalities Committee
Amy Fazackerley · Coach Core Foundation Emily Handyside · UK Coaching Hannah Dingley · Manchester City Football Club India Perris-Redding · Sale Sharks Women Lisa West · Women in Sport Lisa Williams · London All Stars Women's Basketball Team