About the event

Hosted by the Mediterranean College of Sport (MCS) and supported by Atlas Insurance. This event will bring together leaders, practitioners, and advocates passionate about fostering gender equality and enhancing the development of female athletes in Malta. The Wales Malta Initiative is connecting the event with specialist speakers from University of Wales Trinity St David, Swansea University and University of Bath.

Agenda from the organisers:

This half-day seminar will feature two insightful panel discussions:

"Participation, Representation, and Leadership in Female Sports"

Addressing dropouts in female sports participation post-14 years.

Media coverage of women in sports.

The role of female coaches and leaders in driving change.

"The Science of Supporting Young Female Athletes"

Exploring biological, developmental, and training implications.

Tackling challenges like Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), puberty, and growth.

The event will provide a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaborative problem-solving, with the goal of fostering actionable strategies to promote gender equality in sports across all levels.

Who should attend"?

• Coaches and sports professionals

• Educators and school administrators.

• Parents of Student-Athletes

• Media professionals and journalists.

• Policymakers and sports organisation representatives.

• Advocates for gender equality and youth development.

Your insights and experiences would be a valuable addition to this dialogue. Together, we can shape a future where female athletes have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Contact.

To secure your place, kindly complete the registration process by Friday 21st February 2025 at noon. Limited places are available, and we encourage you to register at your earliest convenience. Kindly register here

Dress Code: Smart Casual

For any enquiries about this event please contact admin@walesmalta.com

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