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European Athletics is offering an allexpense paid trip for two to the 2011 European Athletics Indoor Championship in Paris to encourage participation in an international on-line survey of attitudes towards women and women leaders in athletics. In the spirit of the World Plan, European Athletics continues to focus on improved governance as they seek gender equality within their leadership. Their continued commitment is an inspiration to us; we hope that you will find it inspiring too.
Each person who completes the three-part survey will be entered into a draw for the two first prizes, which include tickets to the Championships, travel to Paris and hotel accommodation for the duration of the event for two persons. Second and third prizes of European Athletics merchandise are also offered.
The survey is part of an overall project entitled “Closing the Leadership Gender Gap in European Athletics”, which is funded by the European Union and coordinated by the Royal Dutch Athletic Federation with assistance from European Athletics and eight partner federations. It is open to athletes, coaches, volunteers, fans and anyone who is interested in Athletics.
“Issues of gender (male or female) and leadership are very important for Athletics and we believe it is important to find ways to increase the number of women in leadership positions, from coaches to the executive boards of the federations”, said Sylvia Barlag, the Project Ambassador who is a Vice-President of Atletikunie and a member of the European Athletics Council.
“This survey will help us design programmes and ensure the sport continues to grow and become stronger.”
Prof. John Antonakis of the University of Lausanne in Switzerland, who designed the survey with his research team said, “The questions are based on standard attitudinal research tools that have been often used throughout Europe. Some are sport-related and some are general questions about social issues. The answers will help us understand how people think, the internal culture of athletics, and how it affects the development of women leaders in the sport.”
The draw for the first prize will be conducted on 3 February 2011. To participate in the survey click here.
How is your organisation working to identify and resolve some of the key issues with gender inequality? If you want to share some of your own experiences please contact us at worldplan@iaaf.org with a short summary, and a member of our editorial team will contact you. Together, we can share in the spirit of the Athletics’ World Plan.
Each person who completes the three-part survey will be entered into a draw for the two first prizes, which include tickets to the Championships, travel to Paris and hotel accommodation for the duration of the event for two persons. Second and third prizes of European Athletics merchandise are also offered.
The survey is part of an overall project entitled “Closing the Leadership Gender Gap in European Athletics”, which is funded by the European Union and coordinated by the Royal Dutch Athletic Federation with assistance from European Athletics and eight partner federations. It is open to athletes, coaches, volunteers, fans and anyone who is interested in Athletics.
“Issues of gender (male or female) and leadership are very important for Athletics and we believe it is important to find ways to increase the number of women in leadership positions, from coaches to the executive boards of the federations”, said Sylvia Barlag, the Project Ambassador who is a Vice-President of Atletikunie and a member of the European Athletics Council.
“This survey will help us design programmes and ensure the sport continues to grow and become stronger.”
Prof. John Antonakis of the University of Lausanne in Switzerland, who designed the survey with his research team said, “The questions are based on standard attitudinal research tools that have been often used throughout Europe. Some are sport-related and some are general questions about social issues. The answers will help us understand how people think, the internal culture of athletics, and how it affects the development of women leaders in the sport.”
The draw for the first prize will be conducted on 3 February 2011. To participate in the survey click here.
How is your organisation working to identify and resolve some of the key issues with gender inequality? If you want to share some of your own experiences please contact us at worldplan@iaaf.org with a short summary, and a member of our editorial team will contact you. Together, we can share in the spirit of the Athletics’ World Plan.