Events
Empower Her - Parent/Athlete Evening
May 21, 2025
6:30-8pm
Location:Tauranga (Venue TBC)
Information:
Sport Bay of Plenty invites parents and athletes to an evening focused on supporting young women through their adolescent years in sport. Delivered by Dr Julia Casadio, High Performance Sport Physiologist and applied researcher, the evening will unpack the physical and nutritional considerations for athletes navigating puberty and explore how changes in adolescence can influence a young female’s experience in sport. With an emphasis on education and empowerment, Dr Casadio will share practical insights to help parents and athletes better understand the female body during this critical stage. The evening will reinforce the importance of putting health before performance, with the goal of keeping more girls active, confident, and engaged in sport for longer.
