Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport Week 2025 will take place from March 3rd to 9th, aligning with International Women’s Day on March 8th. First launched in March 2021, this annual event has become a significant platform for celebrating, promoting, and increasing the visibility of women’s sport and women in sport. Visibility is a key pillar of Sport Ireland’s Policy on Women in Sport, and Women In Sport Week plays a vital role in supporting the policy’s objectives.
International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The 2025 campaign theme, “Accelerate Action—Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality,” underscores the need for continued progress.
The purpose of Women in Sport Week is to recognize the contributions of every woman and girl involved in sport, whether as players, coaches, officials, volunteers, or leaders. It also serves to highlight the ongoing efforts of Sport Ireland, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs), and other stakeholders in advancing women’s sport. Additionally, the week showcases key initiatives funded by the Sport Ireland Women in Sport Programme, reinforcing the commitment to creating greater opportunities and representation for women in sport.
This year’s themes for Women in Sport Week are as follows:
- Monday March 3rd – Visibility
- Tuesday March 4th – Coaching
- Wednesday March 5th – Her Moves – Teenage Girl Participation
- Thursday 6th – Officiating
- Friday 7th – Leadership & Governance
- Saturday 8th – International Women’s Day & WIS parkrun
- Sunday 9th – Active Participation
Sport Ireland is hosting a series of webinars during Women in Sport Week to support women and girls in sport at various levels.
- Coaching the Female Athlete (March 4, 20:00 – 21:00) – Aimed at coaches of female athletes, covering topics like Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and body image.
- Her Moves – Teenage Girls & Sport (March 5, 19:30 – 20:30) – Schools will host WIS-themed classes where female students watch a live webinar on menstruation, body image, and choosing the right sports bra.
- Her Moves – Supporting Teenage Girls in Sport – (March 5, 19:30 – 20:30): Open to teenage girls, clubs, and community groups, this webinar focuses on menstruation, body image, and sports bra selection.
- Breaking Barriers: Women in Officiating – (March 6, 20:00 – 21:00): Targeting female officials, this session discusses challenges, achievements, and opportunities in sports officiating.
These webinars are designed to educate, empower, and inspire women and girls in various areas of sport. For more details and registration, click the links above.
