Newsletter #6 - Full of Woad
Welcome to this edition of WAGIS Weekly, the newsletter for women and girls in sport, written by women and girls in sport.
Netball in Australia Part 2!
Back in 2022, we interviewed Lucy Bingham, an Australian grass-roots netball player. We went back to Lucy to see what she’s been up to since then and whether she has continued playing netball.
Newsletter #5
We are looking for freelance female writers who love UK women's football to contribute to this newsletter. The Euros are coming this summer so you'll be busy!
F1 Academy First Thrilling Race of the Season!
Introducing Scarlett Archer, our new contributor to the newsletter.
Newsletter #3
There's been a lot of rugby union news this week, good and bad. Let's kick off with that.
Newsletter #2
Spring is in the air, right? A new email, new event and a new season of netball.
IWD 2025 - Accelerate Action
The more girls on the field, track, court, pitch and in the pool means that we can not be ignored. Our voices can not be silenced.
Every Kid Sports
Every Kid Sports is an American charity that helps families overcome the financial barriers to children being active. Please share it on your socials and to those you know who might appreciate the help.
Scarlett Archer interview - Top of the Grid host and F1 commentator
How did you get into Formula 1 commentating? It’s pretty amazing!
Learn how to be a ski instructor
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The women involved in the Super Bowl 2025
The Super Bowl may be a men’s sporting event but there is so much positive news for women and girls in sport emanating from it too!
Mental health 2025 - Know yourself, grow yourself
This year’s children’s mental health week theme is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ which might sound a bit full on but it’s really all about self-awareness and a growth mindset.
RED January
January can be a difficult month for many, especially for those of us who live in countries with dark and bleak weather. The holiday season is over, it’s back to school and work, and you might be feeling as though your mental health is suffering.
Holiday feasting and training for young athletes
We spoke to Kate and Fran from Performance Canteen to hear how to handle training and eating over the holidays and they have some very sensible advice so that you can enjoy yourself this holiday season.
How girls and women can stay safe when exercising outside in the dark
It’s that time of year when some women and girls can feel unsafe training in the dark. It’s so sad that we have to think like that, but we must. It’s better to be safe than sorry. We’ve asked Dr Amy Whitehead to share with us ways to stay safe when being active outside in the dark.
Olympics - standout moments for women and girls
The Olympics are over for another four years. Here are some moments to remember and, sadly, some to forget.
Helping more women and girls become football coaches
Bloomsbury Football and Momentum On want more girls and young women to consider football coaching, because, quite frankly, there aren’t enough.
March Madness - what's it all about?!
March Madness has begun which might seem strange given we’re closer to the end of the third month of the year than the beginning but what I’m referring to is USA’s NCAA college basketball tournament.