Sheffield and Rotherham have been selected to pilot a new collaborative project, the 鈥楤ig Sister鈥� project, aimed at engaging girls into sport and exercise.
Big Sister, led by听, working with听, Places Foundation and not-for-profit leisure provider听, aims to break down the deep seated barriers that teenage girls face in leading healthy, happy and active lives by creating a supportive network of 鈥楤ig Sisters鈥�.
The programme will help girls aged 9-15 years old feel 鈥榮port ready鈥� by offering听蹿谤别别听girl-focused exercise sessions,听6-month gym memberships听(unlimited gym and swim) and access to the award-winning Places Locker fitness app. There will also be free reusable period products, resource packs and a range of digital resources to help girls feel confident enough to take part in sport. The project will also recruit a network of 鈥榖ig sisters鈥� 鈥� peer leaders and supporters from sport, school and community organisations whilst sport leaders will be trained on the emotional and physical barriers girls face.
Participating leisure centres are:
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Rotherham鈥檚 teen gym classes run Monday through Friday from 16:15-17:15 and Saturday and Sunday 10:30-12:30.
The We Move instructor led classes are running on Thursdays from 16:00-16:30 for 9-12 year olds and 16:30-17:00 for 13-15 year olds.听
To find out more information and to sign up, scan the QR code on the attached leaflet or use the web address:听.
Please note that a parent/Guardian must attend the sign up session to complete relevant paperwork.
