Spotlight on women in sport and recreation
Spotlight on women is a series of case studies and profiles of women in sport and recreation.
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It’s important to understand women’s involvement in physical activity to identify ways to encourage women to become more active.
Spotlight on Women is an online resource which shines the spotlight on women doing great things in the sport and recreation industry. Read on to learn more about amazing women in sport and recreation in WA and some fantastic programs that encourage the participation of women in the industry.
One of the key aims is to attract people who have never bushwalked before.
Womensport West (WSW) is a non-profit representative body dedicated to increasing opportunities for girls and women in sport.
The Avon Valley Women's Coaching program is aimed at encouraging women to actively participate in golf in the Avon Valley region – a combined program between 16 golf clubs in the area.
Pam is a true believer of the saying 'one door closes and another door opens'. She was coming to the end of a 10-year career as a player with the Australian hockey team when the AIS hockey unit was established and was fortunate to be appointed as the women's hockey coach.
Julie first tried her hand at touch rugby at the age of 17. Unfortunately after seriously injuring her knee during a game Julie had a full knee reconstruction.
Ashleigh Davis has always been interested in sport - netball, swimming and triathlons. Ashleigh played netball all through primary and high school and started swimming competitively with the arena swim club in 2000.
Karon was working at the Aerobic Institute of WA during the time competitive aerobics started to become popular in the fitness industry.
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