From The Advocacy Desk: July 2008 Report
By Kayan Brown Published: Thursday, July 31, 2008
In addition to working to maintain a strong Title IX and a comprehensive public policy agenda that increases opportunities for girls and women to participate in sports and physical activity, the Women’s Sports Foundation responds to hundreds of calls and e-mails asking for help with specific gender equity, Title IX, the Amateur Sports Act, and coaching and employment situations at the local level. Read about some of the people we have helped.
From The Advocacy Desk: June 2008 Report
By Kayan Brown Published: Monday, June 30, 2008
In addition to working to maintain a strong Title IX and a comprehensive public policy agenda that increases opportunities for girls and women to participate in sports and physical activity, the Women’s Sports Foundation responds to hundreds of calls and e-mails asking for help with specific gender equity, Title IX, the Amateur Sports Act and coaching and employment situations at the local level. Read about some of the people we have helped.
From The Advocacy Desk: May 2008 Report
By Kayan Brown Published: Friday, May 30, 2008
In addition to working to maintain a strong Title IX and a comprehensive public policy agenda that increases opportunities for girls and women to participate in sports and physical activity, the Women’s Sports Foundation responds to hundreds of calls and e-mails asking for help with specific gender equity, Title IX, the Amateur Sports Act and coaching and employment situations at the local level. Read about some of the people we have helped.
Top 10 Ways to Motivate Girls to Become Physically Active!
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2004
The latest research from the CDC shows us that girls who are physically active are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, including smoking, alcohol and drug use and risky sexual activity. A girl who exercises every day is less likely to get cancer and less likely to develop heart disease as an adult.Girls need to build physical activity into their lives. They need to decide that being physically active is important and worth the time and effort to keep at it. You can help. Here are some ways to motivate girls to be physically active:1. Keep it fun! Activities should ...
GoGirlGo! Tips to Get a Girl Active
Published: Thursday, May 20, 2004
You've heard many of the reasons girls should be active. We know that if a girl does not participate in sports by the age of 10, there is only a 10% likelihood she will be participating at age 25. (Bunker, 1988). Research suggests that physical activity is an effective tool for reducing the symptoms of stress and depression among girls. Sports help girls develop leadership and teamwork skills. Girls who participate in sports have higher self-esteem and pride in themselves. So how do you get the girls in your life to get on the path to being physically active and ...
Multimedia Sports Resources for Girls and Coaches: Books, Videos and Instructional Aides
Published: Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Compiled by Barbara Colombo-Adams, gender equity trainer located in Holden, Mass., this resource can be used by girls or parents and coaches of girls' sports. Books recommended by Colombo-Adams are divided by sport and are perfect for the young reader. She also provides a list of recommended popular sport movies and provides discussion questions. For parents and coaches, included are sport and game instructional book and video recommendations and suggestions on where to purchase sports equipment.RECOMMENDED SPORTS BOOKS FOR GIRLS' PROGRAM LIBRARIESBASKETBALL: Inside the WNBA By Joe Layden and James Preller (1999)Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0-439-07803-2Allie's Basketball Dream (ages 6-9)By Barbara ...
What Every Athlete and Parent Should Know About Girls and Sports
Published: Saturday, March 18, 2000
Girls drop out of sports at a rate that is six times greater than boys by the age of 14. They do so because of a combination of factors that include: (1) lack of participation opportunities -- boys have twice the number of participation opportunities in high school and college (2) lack of the same encouragement to play sports as is received by boys. Every time a boy receives a glove or a ball as a gift, or turns on the television and sees crowds cheering images of himself playing, he knows he's supposed to play sports. Girls aren't receiving the ...
TOP 10 Questions for Parents Placing their Child in the Care/Leadership of a Coach:
Published: Monday, February 01, 1999
1. How much experience have you had in teaching children? At what age(s)?2. What has been your experience and background with this sport?3. What are some of the most significant differences (racial, disability, economic, social, etc.) you have experience dealing with while working in a team environment?4. Why have you decided to be a coach?5. Who was the best coach you have ever been coached by Why? What coach do you most admire?6. What role do you prefer for parents to play within your team organization?7. How will you handle decisions on who and how much each child will practice/compete?8. ...
The Women's Sports Foundation Calls for Parents and Coaches to Take Action to Receive Retaliation Protection
Geena Davis, Academy-Award-winning actor and Foundation trustee urges parents, coaches and teachers aware of Title IX violations to document concerns and share with school leaders and media.
WANTED: Behaved Parents on the Sidelines!
How often are the joyful sounds of laughing children running around a soccer field, gravitating to the ball like bees are drawn to honey, drowned out by parents screaming at their players to "get the ball, run faster, score a goal, NOW!”
The Health of Today's Young Girls is Threatened by Inactivity
Too many girls are not physically or psychologically healthy, happy or confident about themselves. These girls are in grave danger…and they need our help.
One in every six girls is obese or overweight; and overweight women are 60% more likely to die from breast cancer
One in three girls gets pregnant by the age of 20
One in three girls in grades 9-12 smokes; lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women
One in three adolescent girls will experience depression, anxiety or eating disorders
One in four high school girls reports she does not like herself; 78% of 12th grade girls are ...
Holiday Gift Ideas From the Women's Sports Foundation
The holidays are here again. This year why not give sports to the girls and women in your life? Whether it is sports equipment, WNBA tickets, a Foundation membership or a pass to the gym, 'tis the season to encourage women to get involved. After all, an investment in her sporting life is an investment in her future.
Sports Movies for Girls
The movies and documentaries on this list feature girls and women as active participants in sports and physical activity as either athletes or as professionals. There are films for all ages. Some movies feature actual champion female athletes and others feature fictional characters. The films can be found in movie stores and/or libraries. If your favorite sport movie featuring girls or women is absent from this list, please e-mail the title to info@womenssportsfoundation.org, and we will add it to our ever-growing list. *Descriptions provided by cybergrrl.com~Descriptions provided by amazon.com+Descriptions provided by netflix.com-Descriptions provided by runningmovies.com^ Description provided by collagevideo.com` Description ...
Role Models: Step Up to the Pedestal
They come in all shapes and sizes. Some stand tall on pedestals while others walk on solid ground. Some go down in history while others rise up as legends. They're heroes and mentors, leaders and role models. Their images are taped to bedroom walls and locker room doors. They walk the earth disguised as parents, teachers, coaches and athletes. They are the chosen ones -- the ones who can make a difference in a girls life at a time when making a difference matters.But if you look at those pedestals and walls, there are few women present. This is especially ...
Girls Sports Matter: 10 Ways You Can Make a Difference
Sports involvement needs to be nurtured and encouraged in every girl. And there are many ways to actively support women's sports, both locally and nationally. Here are 10 ideas to get you started.
Common Questions
Can a coach file a Title IX complaint on behalf of student athletes?
Some coaches feel uncomfortable about filing a Title IX complaint and are afraid of losing their jobs. Yet coaches are more likely to know the detail and extent of any discrimination that is occurring than athletes or parents. There are regulations aimed at preventing retribution or harassment. So a school can't fire a coach just because they filed a complaint. If a coach is uncomfortable about filing, complaints can be made confidentially to serve as protection from retribution. Furthermore, anyone can file a complaint. Therefore, a coach ...