Sport Sister

Supporting organisations to grow women's and girls' participation in sport

18/06/2026

Many grassroots sports clubs are powered by passionate individuals who go above and beyond to keep things running.

They organise fixtures, manage registrations, recruit players, update social media, arrange volunteers and often step in to solve problems at the last minute.

While having committed people is invaluable, there is a danger when too much responsibility sits with one person.

We’ve seen clubs where a single volunteer effectively becomes the club.

They hold all the knowledge, make all the decisions and carry most of the workload.

It might work for a while, but eventually it becomes unsustainable.

Whether through burnout, changing family commitments, a new job or simply wanting a break, every club needs to be prepared for the day when its key people step back.

Check out our blog post 'How to build a club that doesn’t depend on one person' so you can ensure this doesn't happen at your sports club.

https://sportsister.co.uk/how-to-build-a-club-that-doesnt-depend-on-one-person

17/06/2026

The next edition of the Sport Sister newsletter lands in inboxes next week!

Subscribe, and you'll receive our free download '8 things to consider to help you engage more women and girls in sport'.

https://sportsister.co.uk/subscribe

16/06/2026

Most sports clubs would describe themselves as welcoming, but being welcoming and being truly inclusive are not always the same thing.

A welcoming club might say hello when someone arrives.

An inclusive club thinks carefully about whether people can access the opportunity in the first place, whether they feel comfortable when they get there, and whether they are likely to stay.

Inclusion is not just about opening the door.

It is about making sure people feel that they belong once they walk through it.

Discover more in our latest blog post, 'What does a truly inclusive sports club look like?'

https://sportsister.co.uk/what-does-a-truly-inclusive-sports-club-look-like

13/06/2026

Stop focusing on adding teams instead of building an environment girls actually want to stay in.

Discover how to avoid this mistake clubs in our blog post 'The biggest mistake clubs make when trying to grow girls’ football.'

https://sportsister.co.uk/the-biggest-mistake-clubs-make-when-trying-to-grow-girls-football

11/06/2026

The Women's T20 World Cup starts tomorrow, and we can't wait!

England are the official host of the 2026 tournament, with matches being played nationwide.

12 teams will feature in the tournament this year for the first time.

Got tickets to any of the games? Let us know in the comments below.

10/06/2026

Another brilliant session last week as part of the and Small Business Programme.

This time, we explored what it really means to be an effective and inclusive employer.

Grateful for the opportunities this programme has given me, and excited to keep building a business where people feel valued and supported 💙

09/06/2026

Every club needs passionate people.

But no club should depend entirely on one person.

Find out why, and discover how to prevent this from happening at your club, by checking out our latest blog post: How to build a club that doesn't depend on one person.

https://sportsister.co.uk/how-to-build-a-club-that-doesnt-depend-on-one-person

07/06/2026

What really shapes whether girls stay confident, connected and involved in sport?

So often, the focus is placed on players, but in a recent blog post, we explore why parents are one of the biggest influences on girls’ long‑term participation.

From first impressions to confidence, communication and club culture, the role parents play is bigger than many clubs realise.

If you’re working to grow girls’ sport sustainably, this is a must‑read.

🔗 Click here to read - https://sportsister.co.uk/why-parents-are-the-key-to-growing-girls-sport-participation

04/06/2026

Avoid defeat in Spain, and we're through to next year's World Cup in Brazil 🇧🇷

Excited much? You bet we are!

03/06/2026

It’s easy to get caught up in numbers:

⚽️ How many teams do we have?
⚽️ How many girls have signed up?
⚽️ Can we enter another age group next season?

Those things matter, of course. But growth on paper doesn’t always equal long-term sustainability.

Discover how you can avoid making the biggest mistake in girls' football in our latest blog post - https://sportsister.co.uk/the-biggest-mistake-clubs-make-when-trying-to-grow-girls-football

And, if you know a grassroots club that's looking to grow its girls' football provision, our Girls' Football Growth Package is a great place to start! Get in touch to find out more.

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