PowertoPlayPeriod

Creating supportive, inclusive education on menstrual health in sport. We provide lessons, seminars and resources for coaches, athletes and sport organisations.

[sportscotland @sportscotland]

#ActiveEveryDay | 100 Glasgow school pupils have been helped to be more active after receiving a sports hijab from the Sweaty Betty Foundation 👏

The donation has removed a barrier to sport for girls at Shawlands Academy and Springburn Academy.

More 👉 https://t.co/O3Bj9GY8Pm

[On Her Turf @OnHerTurf]

Ilona Maher's rugby game is filling stadiums in Bristol, England.

[Kyle Sheldon ⚽️🇺🇸 @kylesheldon]

⚽️ NWSL JOB OPENINGS ⚽️

I likely don't need to tell you this, fellow soccer fanatic, but the @NWSL is flyyyyyyyying. ✈️

And there are a boatload of awesome roles that are open right this very minute.

I've put them in one place just for you.

🧵

[Women's Sports Foundation @WomensSportsFdn]

Happy New Year from all of us at WSF! 🎉Coming off the heels of our incredible 50th anniversary year, we're feeling more energized than ever to keep championing equity, opportunity & leadership in sports for all girls and women. Here’s to another year of progress and possibility!

[Women Leaders in Sports @_WomenLeaders]

2025 is shaping up to be an amazing year for women in sports! 🚀 Whether advancing your career, connecting with leaders, or making an impact, there’s something for everyone.

Where will we see you, Women Leaders? 👀👇🎉
https://t.co/QBh1pGOBev

[MenstrualHygieneDay @MHDay28May]

For #MHDay 2024, LSA Healthcare Services organised an event that brought together different policymakers. They restated their commitment to ending #periodpoverty. They discussed creating a #PeriodFriendlyWorld.🩸🌍️

[PowertoPlayPeriod @PlayPowerto]

Great opportunity for coaches in Scotland.

[basketballscotland @basketballscot]

Girls Only Skills Course - Special Offer!

As a way of encouraging more girls to step into coaching and grow their love for the game, we’re excited to offer our Skills Coach Award, with an added SQA Qualification, for just £15!

🔗 https://t.co/7yHyXrwNsu

#ItsHerGame

[PowertoPlayPeriod @PlayPowerto]

@TraceyLeeHolmes @hollythorpe_nz @SarahZipp @DrRyanStorr Yes, it's well researched and written. We need everyone to take that approach before jumping to conclusions about athletes. 👊

[PowertoPlayPeriod @PlayPowerto]

@MHDay28May @PeriodMagazine Thanks for your work on tackling the taboo! We are working on creating resources and doing research on #menstrualhealth and sport at https://t.co/7FCBxIsng4 #MHDay2024

[PowertoPlayPeriod @PlayPowerto]

Celebrating #MHDay2024 with our updated website. Plenty of new resources for coaches, athletes and families about #menstrualhealth and sport. Got your period? We got you! https://t.co/7FCBxIsng4

[Sarah Zipp @SarahZipp]

#MHDay2024 Thanks to all our partners/clients/pals in improving coach education on menstrual health @PlayPowerto. New resources on our site https://t.co/mpuBESXE9f @irise_int @Women_Win @GOGESport @EssexCountyFA @TuckerCenter @ObsSportScot @Actify @_HealthPartners @laurenfleshman

[PowertoPlayPeriod @PlayPowerto]

@tandfsport @DrFiChambers @DrRASandford @DrORHooper @Schaef9 Looks great. But page link seems to be down. Can you repost?

[Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport @GOGESport]

Addressing GBV requires collaboration, challenging silences, and commitment to joint action.

@KreenaGovender gave key remarks in support of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport actors, methods, and platforms as a powerful way to mobilise action.

#16DaysOfActivism

[PowertoPlayPeriod @PlayPowerto]

@flamesprite @jchidleyhill Sounds reasonable. Idk exactly how that works. I do know that we need more/better education for coaches and athletes on how menstrual health impacts engagement, training and performance. Working on that every day!

[PowertoPlayPeriod @PlayPowerto]

@flamesprite @jchidleyhill Valid concern. FitrWoman was developed with one of the world's experts - Dr Georgie Bruinvel. And was used by the USWNT to train for 2019 WC. Does not sell data and other apps vow not to sell either. But still a concern if govt can compel for data.

[Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport @GOGESport]

For the 75th anniversary of the #UDHR we joined the Sporting Chance Forum hosted by @SportandRights 5-6 Dec.

Moderator @LombeM and panelists
@khalida_popal @gaby_garton and @Transsomething discussed intersectionality and solidarity for the transformative future of women’s sport.

[PowertoPlayPeriod @PlayPowerto]

@BBCNews @laurenfleshman Not a criticism of Dame Laura Kenny, who is an indisputable star. @BBC should research more fully before publishing harmful, misguided info. Female athletes of all ages deserve accurate info.

[PowertoPlayPeriod @PlayPowerto]

@BBCNews This is a horribly irresponsible headline and article. Women don't struggle b/c of "athlete lifestyle." The problem is lack of research and edu on female physiology/training. Misinformed coaching leads to RED-S and improved coaching edu would help prevent it. Read @laurenfleshman

[Global Observatory for Gender Equality & Sport @GOGESport]

Happening now:

Co-sponsors and co-convenors express strong commitment, support and affirm calls for investment in addressing GBV.

Together we affirm the Power of Collective and United Action to Eliminate GBV in and through PE, PA, and Sport.

[PowertoPlayPeriod @PlayPowerto]

An interview with @SarahZipp on the role of #menstruation in sport. We need more education for coaches on menstrual health. To keep girls in sport, we need better knowledge about their health, better uniforms/kit and environments. #MenstruationMatters https://t.co/TUzHgQwbZI