Oxford United teamed up with Her Game Too to deliver a special event last week with our former Head of Medical, Amy Cranston.
Led by Her Game Too, an organisation set up to create an inclusive environment without fear of discrimination or harassment for all in football, the event saw a number of United’s female supporter base gather for a Q&A session at the Training Ground.
Hosted in conjunction with the Oxford United Supporters Panel (OUSP), the event was a massive success, as Amy Cranston spoke about her journey to help inspire the next generation of young girls into professional football.
Following this, an audience of young girls and parents asked Amy very engaging questions and helped deliver a positive evening for all involved.
Oxford United’s Her Game Too ambassador, Grace Bailey, said: “Doing events like this is so important to show girls and women that they belong in this sport and can work within it.
“It was brilliant to have Amy along to give a bit more insight into her job and to have some brilliant questions from parents and girls that came along.
“To have the backing from the Club with this campaign is brilliant and allows us to look to build more events like this to inspire girls."
Oxford United are proud to partner with Her Game Too in their campaigns to tackle sexist abuse within football.
#HerGameToo was founded back in 2021 by 12 female supporters passionate about eradicating sexism in the football industry.
The aim is to ensure all girls and women, no matter their age, can feel confident and safe sharing their opinions about football both in stadiums and online without fear of sexist abuse. #HerGameToo also actively supports girls’ football at the grassroots through fundraising and kit distribution.
Reporting
Reporting helps to create a culture of zero tolerance for sexist behaviour, which can lead to a more inclusive and respectful environment for everyone.
Volunteer
By volunteering, you can help them in a variety of ways, from raising awareness through social media to organising events and campaigns in your community.
Become a Patron
Becoming a patron for Her Game Too is a great way to support their efforts to donate kits and equipment to girls who are striving to progress in sports.
Having the partnership with #HerGameToo ensures that Oxford United remains committed to addressing the needs of its female players, fans, and staff and raises the profile of some of the challenges girls and women still face today.
Her Game Too can be found on Twitter and Instagram using the @HerGameToo handle, as well as on Facebook as ‘Her Game Too’.
If you have any queries or questions about Her Game Too and would like to speak with Grace Bailey, Oxford United’s Ambassador, visit @OUFCHGT on X (Twitter) or email Oufchergametoo@gmail.com
