Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women & Sport, emphasized, "Girls are still saying that sport just doesn't feel like it's been designed with their needs and interests in mind, and that they're confronting barriers that are keeping them from playing sports at all or in the ways that they would like." This statement captures the essence of the report's findings, highlighting a significant disconnect between girls' experiences in sports compared to boys and the systemic barriers they face.
The report identified that factors such as time commitment, fatigue or injury, cost, and a lack of confidence all contribute to fewer girls participating in sports. This send a clear message that unless these barriers are addressed, girls will continue to miss out on the important benefits that sports provide, particularly as they age.
Additionally, the report revealed a troubling trend: by age 16, the number of girls missing out on the benefits of sports increases significantly, jumping from nearly four in ten to five in ten. This statistic underscores the urgency needed in encouraging and facilitating sports participation among girls as they transition into their teenage years.
The findings from the Rally Report 2024 serve as a call to action for sports organizations and communities, with the hope that they will be inspired to transform how they approach sports participation for girls and effectively close the participation gap.
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