Game Changing .
period .
Periods are a part of sport.
Let’s talk about them.
It’s time to change the narrative of periods And remove the stigma !
We’re for encouraging open, supportive and informed conversation for everyone in sport. From grassroots to elite, whether you’re an athlete, coach, trainer or fan – whatever your involvement, whatever your experience, you have a place on this team. This is a challenge against the taboo of speaking about periods and a push for education, participation and activation of inclusive period-positive practices across the sport-scape. This is Game changing. Period.
of Australian girls drop out of sport by the age of 17, though two thirds reported that sport gave them confidence.
people report feelings of shame and stigma about periods and how they affect participation in sport.
Of Australian Athletes wouldn’t speak to a coach, trainer or senior team personnel about their period.
of Australian
sports people say
their training or competition is affected by their periods.
Let the conversation flow .
Your story is an important part of breaking period taboos and we’ve created a safe space for you to be part of the conversation. Good, bad, funny, embarrassing and anything in between, share your sport-related period stories, suggestions and experiences (or lack of) here. Own your story, or stay anonymous, either way you will be playing an important part in a bloody important conversation to shift period stigma in and beyond sport. It’s time to talk (period!).
If I’m wearing a pad I worry it might be seen through my tight-fitting competition ...
Explaining pain or experiences with your cycle can be really challenging...
In almost every single team that I have played for I have been forced to wear white...
I was always the only girl in the umpiring team and did worry about wearing white...
One of the older girls walked behind to cover me on my walk of ...
It took me 40 years to learn about periods properly and that isn’t ok.
book your session withpelvic pain foundation .
Game changing. Period. is providing period education sessions delivered by Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia’s PEPP Talk® Sports educators. These sessions are FREE for S.A. sporting clubs, players and personnel. Click here for more information and to book in your session.
Our Ambassadors .
Champions of period-positivity, these Game changing sports people are breaking stigma (and records!). Read their Game changing. Period stories.
our period Partners .
We are proud to be partnering with state sporting organisations and funded by the Office of Recreation, Sport and Racing S.A.
Bloody Important Information .
We’ve put together some game changing resources to support around all things periods whatever your position on the sports team.
For Our Athletes.
For Our Coaches & Clubs.
Bloody Good Sports .
Our Game changing. Period teammates providing support and education.
Let’s get social .
Conversation comes in all forms! Our mission is to deliver informative and educational resources to support sporting participation and period-positive practices. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with all the latest news and updates.
