Time Together
Read our mother and daughter's stories below
We’re delighted to take part in Women in Sport’s #TimeTogether campaign again this year!
We’re inspiring teenage daughters and their mums, aunties, step-mums, or any other mum-like figures to get active, reconnect, and spend time together. This could be through going for a walk together, playing a sport they both enjoy, or even having a dance!
Many girls tend to rapidly disengage with physical activity during their teenage years, with research from Women in Sport showing that 1.3 million teenage girls who once considered themselves as ‘sporty’ drop out of exercise after primary school, and 61% of teenage girls say judgement from others stops them being active.
Despite mums/mum-like figures being their daughter’s biggest supporter when it comes to encouraging exercise, they often find it tricky to find time to exercise themselves among work and family commitments, making this campaign all the more vital for both groups.
It’s not just physical health that’s important here, it’s the bonding experience for daughters and mums/mum-like figures too. Having quality time together to chat, wind down, or have a laugh can be a powerful tool when it comes to nurturing connections between one another and strengthening family bonds.
Passing on positive relationships with exercise will help create a healthier, more active future for the next generation of girls. We want to say a big thank you to all the mum/daughter duos who shared their stories with us – you can read them below!
Let us know how you’re spending time together by tagging us and Women in Sport on social media with the hashtag #TimeTogether.
Rachel and Rosie's story
This mother-daughter duo have gone from leisurely swimming to attending their local centre 5 times a week and making a wealth of friends in the process
"We joined and discovered we loved swimming and keeping fit, we now attend the Centre 5 times per week and have been involved in swimming, classes and now the gym all of which we really enjoy!"
Emma and Neave's story
Discover how Emma's physical activity and exercise degree helps her teach her daughter about keeping mentally and physically active
"I am so proud of her that she has the enthusiasm to exercise with me. When we go running together people always say hello to us"
Sadie and Lily's story
Explore how Lily, followed in her netball loving mum, Sadie's, footsteps and now they rule the court together!
What’s really special is that even if Sadie can’t be at a game, the whole netball squad steps into the role of ‘mum’ for Lily. There’s strength in numbers!
Leanne and Aaliyah
In playing netball, mum Leanne, and her daughter, Aaliyah, found fun, friendship and fitness whilst spending time together!
“My daughter loves it as she has a really great group of friends outside of her school friendship group and they get to go to tournaments and travel the country together.”
Tara and Olivia's story
Our very own Tara from our swimming and sports team shares her story of how her competitive spirit for swimming has been inherited by her daughter Olivia!
“Swimming has always been a number one activity to get my children involved in….not because I used to be a competitive swimmer, or because I work in the industry though!”