New scheme to involve women in sport launches in North Solihull

AN INITIATIVE which aims to increase the number of women playing sport was launched in Kingshurst last month
Across the borough, just over 16 per cent of women regularly exercise or play sport on a weekly basis, compared to almost a quarter of men.
In an attempt to address the issue, Solihull Active has launched an initiative to reduce the gender gap.
The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Glenis Slater, was among those invited to the launch event at the CTC Kingshurst Academy.
She said she was delighted to support the programme and had high hopes it would give women more confidence about getting involved in traditional sports such as netball and tennis, as well as less familiar types of workout.
One of those being demonstrated at the CTC was the Clubbercise classes - dance sessions with disco lights and glow sticks thrown in!

• You can find out more about the "Solihull Girls Can" initiative at www.solihullactive.co.uk. Or why not drop in at the tennis session, taking place at North Solihull Sports Centre this Friday (October 9), from 10-11am.