Celebrating International Women’s Day and 100 years of the Dick, Kerr Ladies

‘Discrimination Against Women in Sport’ will be held on Wednesday 8th March 2017 in the Player’s Lounge at Preston North End Football Club’s Deepdale Stadium as part of the International Women’s Day celebration.

The event will provide a forum to explore how historical views and decisions regarding women sport prevented their development in world of sport. Speakers will reflect on whether the lessons learnt can be used to improve participation now and in the future.

Who should attend:

• Governing bodies;
• Policy makers;
• Sports administrators;
• Sports development roles;
• Education and academics;
• Coaches
• Participants; or
• anyone interested in developing and promoting sport.