Out Of The Race: Live Panel Talk

This recording captures the powerful panel discussion that followed the premiere of Out of the Race: Why Girls Quit Sport, a new documentary by 17-year-old athlete, campaigner and filmmaker Issey Kyson.

Held at Flannels, Oxford Street on 25th November, the event also marked the official launch of Issey’s educational toolkit, developed in partnership with the Association for Physical Education (afPE) – a practical resource to support teachers in keeping girls active, confident and included in school sport during puberty.

🎥 The documentary explores why so many girls drop out of sport during puberty, and follows Issey’s journey as she speaks to Olympians, experts, campaigners and policymakers – including her own work with the Department for Education and curriculum consultation.

💬 The panel was hosted by Ali Oliver MBE, CEO of the Youth Sport Trust, and featured contributors from the film, including:

Issey Kyson – Athlete & Campaigner

Anna Kessel MBE – Sports Journalist & Campaigner

Suzy Levy MBE – Chair, Women's Sport Trust

Kate Thornton-Bousfield – CEO, Association for PE

Dr Natalie Brown – Women’s Health Researcher & Expert in Female Physiology

This wide-ranging conversation highlights the systemic issues facing girls in sport – from kit policies and confidence to curriculum gaps and menstrual health – but also shares real solutions for change.

🛠️ Learn more and download the free Toolkit for Teachers:
👉 https://www.outoftherace.co.uk/

📺 Watch the full documentary:
👉    • Out Of The Race: Why Girls Quit Sport  

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