Get Ready For Women In Sport Week.
Westmeath Sports Partnership is delighted to present a wide range of events and webinars to celebrate Women In Sport Week 2025
Women In Sport Week 2025 takes place from March 3rd to 9th, 2025, with International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th encapsulating the week. .
IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The campaign theme for IWD 2025 is “Accelerate Action—Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality.”
The aim of Women in Sport Week is to:
Celebrate every woman and girl who plays, coaches, officiates, volunteers, works in, and leads on Women in Sport;
Promote and highlight the ongoing work of Sport Ireland, NGBs, LSPs, and other stakeholders and clubs on Women in Sport;
Highlight some of the programmes/initiatives funded by Sport Ireland Women in Sport Programme;
Westmeath Sports Partnership is delighted to be supporting several FREE online and in person events this year as part of Women Sport Week 2025.
You can find a full list and details on how to register below
Live Events
Thursday March 06
Pitch and Putt Taster Session @Custume (Athlone) P&P Club
As part of Women in Sport Week 2025, Custume Pitch and Putt club is hosting a FREE come and try session for females.
If you were looking for an opportunity to give pitch and putt a go, or get back into it, this is perfect for you.
Experienced club members will lead the session, giving an introduction and taster of what’s involved in the fun sport of pitch and putt.
Custume Pitch and Putt Club (Garrynafela, Garnafailagh, Co. Westmeath)
Thursday 6th March
11am – 12pm
Open to females aged 18+
Free
If you have your own equipment please feel free to bring it. If you do not, equipment will be provided.
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear
Friday March 07
Free Handball Taster Session for Women 18+
Looking for a fun, social way to get active? Join us for a free handball taster session designed specifically for women aged 18 and over! Whether you’re a complete beginner or just curious, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the thrill of handball in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
What to Expect:
Drop-in Flexibility: Pop in anytime during the session and try it out for 10 minutes, or stay for the full session – it’s entirely up to you!
Simultaneous “Mothers & Others” Fun: We’ll be running our popular “Mothers & Others” program alongside the taster session. This means you’ll be joining a vibrant community of women enjoying the sport.
Expert Guidance: Our taster sessions will be led by five enthusiastic coaches who were once beginners themselves! These incredible women, who started with our “Mothers & Others” program last year, have now qualified as coaches thanks to club support funding in 2024. They’re excited to share their passion for handball with you.
Relaxed & Social Atmosphere: Expect a friendly and supportive environment where you can learn, laugh, and connect with other women.
Refreshments & Chats: Enjoy refreshments and casual chats in the kitchen, making it a perfect social outing.
Opportunities for Everyone: While the focus is on fun and fitness, don’t be fooled! Our “Mothers & Others” group has seen incredible success. Some members have even competed in the beginner division of the World Championships and recently traveled to London for the Euro 1 Wall Tour. Whether you want to play for fun or strive for competition, there’s a place for you here.
Saturday March 08
Kilbeggan Pitch and Putt Club
If you are a beginner looking for an opportunity to give pitch and putt a go or have some experience and may be looking to get back into it, this is perfect for you.
Experienced coaches will lead you through the key skills of the sport in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Light refreshments and snacks will be available to all attendees afterwards in the club house.
We would love to see great numbers of women attend as this event also falls on International Women’s Day.
Kilbeggan Pitch and Putt Club
Saturday March 8th
10.30am-12pm
Open to females aged 16+
Free
All equipment provided (clubs, balls, tees)
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear
March 12
We are delighted to be able to provide a FREE webinar in association with our friends at EduFit as part of Women in Sport Week.
The workshop will be led by Ruth Kavanagh, MSc. ANutr. (Registered Associate Nutritionist)
This one hour live online workshop is aimed at active females aged 16+ who would like to learn more about sports nutrition.
Sport Ireland is hosting several webinars to support females across a range of levels in sport
Tuesday March 04
Coaching The Female Athlete – Tuesday March 4th 8 – 9pm
Targeting coaches of female athletes, topics include Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and body image.
Wednesday March 05
Her Moves – Teenage Girls & Sport – Wednesday March 5th
Targeting Schools who will host a WIS themed class, where female pupils will watch the live webinar together. Topics include menstruation, body image and selecting the right sports bra.
Her Moves – Supporting Teenage Girls in Sport – Wednesday March 5th, 7.30-8.30pm
Open to any teenage girl, we are encouraging clubs or community groups to host a WIS evening, where their teen girls, can come together to watch and learn from this webinar (also open to any teenage girl / parent in the community). Topics include menstruation, body image and selecting the right sports bra.
Thursday March 06
Breaking Barriers: Women in Officiating – Thursday March 6th, 8-9pm
Targeting female officials, topics include challenges, achievements, and future opportunities for women officiating 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
You can find more information on Women In Sport Week on the Sport Ireland website