Why are we offering girls-only activity sessions?
We believe every girl should have the chance to feel confident, capable, and welcome in sport and physical activity
Too often, girls drop out of physical activity as they get older. Not because they don’t enjoy it, but because opportunities, confidence, and comfort levels don’t always keep pace with their needs.
Through offering our girls-only sessions, we aim to spark a lifelong love of sport and physical activity.
Girls-only sessions: Tennis, Street Basketball, Football, Cricket, Big Sister Sessions.
🧡 These sessions create a supportive space where girls can try new activities, build skills, and enjoy being active without pressure or comparison. It’s about giving them space to learn, grow, and have fun together. Whether they are completely new to sport or already keen on being active, our girls-only sessions help remove barriers and build confidence at every level.
🧡 We also know that representation and environment play an important role in encouraging participation. When girls see others like them taking part, leading, and enjoying sport, it helps build a stronger sense of belonging and creates an inclusive space. Our aim is to encourage positive experiences early on, helping more girls stay active and engaged well into adulthood.
🧡 We're excited to be partnering again with Places Leisure Eastleigh to offer Big Sister sessions as part of our summer programme. Building on the Big Sister project, launched by Places Leisure in 2022 in partnership with Women in Sport -who established a network of Big Sister ambassadors across their centres.