Background

The Women’s Speedway Academy (WSA) was launched in 2022 to develop the skills of female Speedway riders and provide them with an international platform to showcase their talent. The initiative began in Germany and expanded to the UK the following year, where participation tripled. In 2022, the first Women’s Gold Trophy was held in Teterow, marking the first-ever international competition for women in Speedway. This milestone has encouraged greater investment from national federations in grassroots development and structured pathways, contributing to a steady rise in female participation across the sport.

Geographic territories

Donji Kraljevec, Croatia

Budget

3500€

Dates

10-22 July 2025

Partners

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Activities

FIM Women’s Speedway Academy and Gold Trophy, 10-12 July 2025

Action Plan

The academy will continue to develop rider skills through expert training from Glen Phillips and Greg Hancock. It will blend on-track coaching with classroom sessions focused on athlete welfare, media and sponsorship, anti-doping awareness, reaction training, and bike maintenance—providing riders with the tools to compete internationally and confidently progress to the Gold Trophy level.

Objectives

  • Increase female participation in Speedway.
  • Educate riders on all aspects of the sport.
  • Promote women’s Speedway and motorcycling.
  • Improve accessibility for female athletes.
  • Develop a framework for CONUs and FMNs to implement, supporting the continued growth of female participation in Speedway.
  • Attract and recruit new volunteers.
  • Showcase and inspire women to step into leadership roles within the sport.
  • Provide guidance and education for parents.

Anticipated outcome

  • Increased participation of women and girls in Speedway at grassroots and competitive levels.
  • Enhanced knowledge and skill development among female riders through structured training.
  • Greater visibility and media coverage for women’s Speedway nationally and internationally.
  • Improved access to Speedway opportunities and resources for new female athletes.
  • Growth in the number of volunteers.
  • Continued momentum to elevate the existing trophy toward a future World Cup or World Championship for women’s Speedway.