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Girls Don't Play Sport

Chloe Dalton

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English
Allen & Unwin
15 August 2023
'A must-read'-Laura Henshaw

A brilliant argument in favour of the case for women's sport'-Liz Ellis

When Chloe Dalton was eight years old, she would practise her goal kicks in the half-time break of her brothers' rugby matches, all the while telling impressed onlookers: 'Girls don't play rugby.'

Sixteen years later, Chloe Dalton won Olympic gold playing rugby sevens for Australia and is now a fixture in the AFLW. In 2020, she started her own news platform, The [Female] Athlete Project, because while she was surrounded by women achieving incredible things in sport, nobody was hearing about them.

This book shines a light on the interlinked quagmires of respect, opportunity, representation and pay that continue to stall the progress of women's teams around the world.

Girls Don't Play Sport is a fierce manifesto advocating for female athletes at all levels. It explores how we got to this point and asks where we need to go next to embrace the untapped potential of women's sport.

'Captivating, empowering and relatable . . . a must-read.'-Ellie Cole

'Chloe's tireless commitment to sharing female athletes' unique stories and struggles is inspiring.'-Tayla Harris

'For too long, female sport has been undervalued and under-resourced. But the tide is turning, and the message this book presents is clear: ignore us at your own peril.'-Cate Campbell

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Imprint:   Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 153mm, 
Weight:   282g
ISBN:   9781761068751
ISBN 10:   176106875X
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Girls Don't Play Sport

"'An enthralling read about the trajectory of women's sport in modern society. The story told by Chloe shows how she is as accomplished on the field(s) as she is passionate about the continuous push to progress female athletes in Australian sport.'Ellyse Perry 'An incredibly important insight into the history and current reality for women playing sport-a must-read.' Laura Henshaw 'Gripping, groundbreaking and essential reading. You'll want to read this with a highlighter handy, I had so many ""a-ha"" moments while reading this. For too long female sport has been undervalued and under-resourced. But the tide is turning, and the message this book presents is clear: ignore us at your own peril.' Cate Campbell 'Girls Don't Play Sport is an achievement by Chloe Dalton that is incredibly captivating, empowering and relatable. Her passion and ability to bring the stories of female athletes to life make this book a must-read. It is a testament to the strength and determination of women who have defied societal expectations and left an indelible mark on the world of sports.' Ellie Cole 'A brilliant argument in favour of the case for women's sport.' Liz Ellis 'Chloe's tireless commitment to sharing female athletes' unique stories and struggles is inspiring.' Tayla Harris"


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