Ep 4 | Roxy Perry: Finding Your Place in Sport

What if sport felt less about pressure — and more about possibility?In this episode, Roxy Perry shares how climbing offered a completely different experience of sport — one built on creativity, community, and freedom.From trying (and struggling with) traditional sports to becoming a leader in Tasmania’s climbing scene, Roxy’s journey highlights the importance of finding an environment where you can truly thrive.As a competitor, coach, route setter, and director of Rockit Climbing Gym, she’s now helping reshape what participation in sport can look like — especially for young people and women.In this conversation, we explore:- Why traditional sporting pathways don’t work for everyone- How creativity and problem-solving play a role in climbing- The importance of reducing pressure to keep kids in sport- Building inclusive, welcoming environments from the ground up- What other sports can learn from climbing’s social and flexible approachThis episode will challenge how you think about sport — and remind you that sometimes, the right environment is everything.You can follow Roxy and learn more here:https://www.instagram.com/roxy_perry/https://www.instagram.com/rockitclimbing_derwentpark/https://www.instagram.com/rockitclimbing_hobartIf you believe in creating more visibility, stronger pathways, and better opportunities for women and girls in sport, you can support this work by becoming a WSRT member.Join us at wsrt.org.au/membership