Bristol Bears has become the first rugby club in the world to partner with the #HerGameToo campaign, which aims to raise awareness of sexist abuse within sport. In a tweet from the Bears yesterday (August 15), the club said: "We're committed to increasing female participation in the game, ensuring an enjoyable environment for our whole community."
#HerGameToo, which is a voluntary fan-led organisation that focuses on ensuring women and girls are welcomed and respected equally within sport, was first launched in May 2021. It has already partnered with Bristol City, another of the clubs under the Bristol Sport umbrella, as well as a number of other professional football clubs.
Bristol Bears added that the commitment to 'ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for the whole community' includes women in coaching, referee and volunteer roles, as well as staff members and even spectators for the club. The club has set out a vision - 'to inspire the community through rugby success', as well as the mission above, with four key aims.
