The 'Every Girl Moves' event aimed to encourage girls in Jersey to engage with sports by providing taster sessions from about 15 sports clubs at Les Quennevais School. Over a third of girls in England and Wales discontinue playing sports by secondary school age. Lauren, who initiated the event, recognized stigmas that prevent girls from participating and emphasized the mental health benefits of sporting activities. The initiative seeks to boost girls' confidence and social skills, with aspirations for annual improvements and greater involvement from sports clubs.
Most girls want to be involved in sport but think it's just for boys or face other stigmas. Sport really improves your mental health too and more older girls need to stay active.
Orla, 11, emphasized the importance of staying healthy, stating that staying inactive could lead to health issues. She criticized the distractions of social media, advocating for sports engagement.
Mimi, 16, noted that netball is a competitive sport with a fun atmosphere and highlighted the social benefits gained by mixing with others while playing.
Lauren expressed a desire for the event to grow annually, aiming for more sports to be included to enhance participation among girls in Jersey.
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