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Women in Sports

Women in Sports. By: Nora Demetrius. National Association for Girls and Women in Sports . Women’s Sports Foundation. Mission:

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Women in Sports

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  1. Women in Sports By: Nora Demetrius

  2. National Association for Girls and Women in Sports Women’s Sports Foundation • Mission: • “To develop and deliver equitable and quality sport opportunities for all girls and women through relevant research , advocacy , leadership development, education strategies , and programming in a manner that promotes social justice and change.” • Mission: • “Advocates the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity.” Organizations

  3. Our Goal: As to why women and girls need to be involved in sports Our point is to work and the well-being of women and girls through sports. Just as guys/men are always told to go push towards sports, and we should do the same for our girls.

  4. The National Association for Girls and Women in Sports was established in 1899. • During those times the rules were different for men and women sports. • The Women’s Sports Foundation was founded by Billie Jean King in 1974. • WSF published an athletic scholarship guide for women since they only had few opportunities to play at a college level. History

  5. 09-10 Board of Directors NAGWS President: Shawn Ladda BoG Representative: Sharon Shields VP Inclusion & Social Justice: Heidi Parker VP Programs: Joy Richman VP Professional Development: Kim Bush VP Publication: Glenna Bower VP Research: Heidi Grappendort VP Marketing: Karen Appleby Executive Director: Pam Noakes Administrative Assistants: AJ Ries & Megan McLaughlin

  6. WSF get’s most of their money for the foundation from Individuals, and hardly any from the Federal Government. Women’s Sports Foundation

  7. Title IX is a law that is primarily enforced by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. Gives high schools and colleges federal funding if they meet these athletic requirements: • 1. The high school or college must determine whether male or female students are being provided equitable opportunities to play sports. • 2. If athletic scholarships are being provided, they should be provided in direct proportion to the student athlete percentage. • 3. The overall benefits provided to male athletes should be similar in quality, quantity, and suitability to the overall benefits provided to female athletes. Title IX

  8. Equipment • Supplies • Scheduling • Travel • Coaches • Tutors • Facilities • Recruitment • Medical treatment Benefits

  9. Thanks to organization like these!

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