ECB will provide free menstrual products to all grassroots clubs with girls teams

In partnership with Initial, the program will provide free and discreet access to menstrual products in the cabin. 
After a successful trial in Derbyshire, it is now being rolled out across England and Wales.ECB head of female participation Tessa Whieldon said “inclusive” facilities are key to give people the feeling that "cricket is a game for them".
"Bring dignity to the rules grassroots cricket is one step in becoming a more diverse and inclusive sport. sport," she added.
English cricketer Tammy Beaumont has already spoken about the difficulties to juggle the rules while wearing white cricket clothing.
When the grassroots pilot initiative was was announced in June, Beaumont said: "We want as many girls and women as possible to feel that cricket is a game for them - and to do that we need to make sure everyone is comfortable and that everyone feels supported. "
Research has shown that periods and lack of menstrual facilities in grassroots clubs can be a barrier to the participation of girls and women.
Women's health advocacy group The Well HQ said 64% of school-aged girls will stop playing sports in their mid-teens due to period pain and shame.

Last year, several football teams, including the Lionesses, opted to replace their outfits with white shorts in order to reduce the anxiety of playing during their period.
Some football clubs, including Brighton, Fulham and Barnsley, are providing free sanitary products to female supporters after groups campaigned for better access to menstrual products on football pitches in the UK.

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ECB will provide free menstrual products to all grassroots clubs with girls teams

Tammy Beaumont playing cricket for England

In partnership with Initial, the program will provide free and discreet access to menstrual products in the cabin.

After a successful trial in Derbyshire, it is now being rolled out across England and Wales.ECB head of female participation Tessa Whieldon said “inclusive” facilities are key to give people the feeling that "cricket is a game for them".

"Bring dignity to the rules grassroots cricket is one step in becoming a more diverse and inclusive sport. sport," she added.

English cricketer Tammy Beaumont has already spoken about the difficulties to juggle the rules while wearing white cricket clothing.

When the grassroots pilot initiative was was announced in June, Beaumont said: "We want as many girls and women as possible to feel that cricket is a game for them - and to do that we need to make sure everyone is comfortable and that everyone feels supported. "

Research has shown that periods and lack of menstrual facilities in grassroots clubs can be a barrier to the participation of girls and women.

Women's health advocacy group The Well HQ said 64% of school-aged girls will stop playing sports in their mid-teens due to period pain and shame.

Last year, several football teams, including the Lionesses, opted to replace their outfits with white shorts in order to reduce the anxiety of playing during their period.

Some football clubs, including Brighton, Fulham and Barnsley, are providing free sanitary products to female supporters after groups campaigned for better access to menstrual products on football pitches in the UK.