Women in Sports By:

Nora Demetrius

Organizations

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.”

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.

History

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.

09-10 Board of DirectorsPresident: Shawn LaddaBoG Representative: Sharon ShieldsVP Inclusion & Social Justice: Heidi ParkerVP Programs: Joy RichmanVP Professional Development: Kim BushVP Publication: Glenna BowerVP Research: Heidi GrappendortVP Marketing: Karen Appleby

Executive Director: Pam NoakesAdministrative Assistants: AJ Ries & Megan McLaughlin

NAGWS

Women’s Sports Foundation

WSF get’s most of

their money for the

foundation from

Individuals, and

hardly any from the

Federal Government.

15%

50%2%

33%

Financial Contribution

FoundationsIndividualsFederal GovernmentCorporations

Title IX

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.

Benefits

EquipmentSuppliesSchedulingTravelCoachesTutorsFacilitiesRecruitmentMedical treatment

Thanks to organization like these!