How is Gender Equity showcased at your club?
- Natalie G
- Apr 13
- 2 min read
Through sport as a platform, clubs can inspire change across the community towards reducing gendered violence.
We at Fierce Girls Cricket proudly advocate for inclusion for Women and Girls at all levels of cricket
Please have a read but more importantly show us how your club showcases inclusion by commenting below.
Your club can:
challenge outdated stereotypes and champion inclusion within their league;
inspire players, coaches, and supporters to be active allies in promoting respect and equality;
create safer club environments where discrimination, harassment, and violence have no place;
and lead by example.
Gather some changemakers from all genders and check out some ideas on creating a gender inclusive club for women and girls cricket below
1. Equal Opportunities in Participation
Establishing and promoting women’s and girls’ cricket teams at all levels.
Encouraging mixed-gender formats and competitions.
Ensuring women and girls cricketers have access to the same training, coaching, and facilities as men.
2. Leadership and Representation
Increasing female representation in leadership roles, such as coaches, club administrators, and board members.
Creating mentorship programs for women in cricket governance and coaching.
3. Pay and Sponsorship Equality
Advocating for equal pay and prize money. Not only for men.
Encouraging sponsorships and media coverage for women’s cricket to boost visibility and funding.
4. Safe and Inclusive Club Environments
Implementing clear policies on harassment and discrimination.
Ensuring club facilities (e.g., changing rooms, restrooms) are inclusive and suitable (eg. clean, areas for change facilities/breastfeeding, sanitary disposal units, soap) for all genders.
Promoting a culture of respect and inclusion through education and awareness programs.
(check out the work at Women's Health Grampians)
5. Development Pathways and Support
Providing equal access to high-performance cricket programs and pathways
Schedule games and trainings at a time that suits women and girls- consider caring roles and timing. Ensure women and girls feel safe to attend.
6. Community Engagement and Role Models
Highlighting female cricketers as role models to inspire younger generations.
Running school and community programs to encourage girls to take up the sport.
For more information check out the Cricket Australia Women and Girls Action Plan.
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