Understanding the Amateur Sports Act
Published: Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Amateur Sports Act and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC)The Amateur Sports Act of 1978 set up the governance structure for amateur sports in this country. The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) is charged with governing amateur sports. The USOC, in turn, authorizes one national governing body (NGB) to govern each specific sport. (For example, U.S. Swimming governs swimming.) That includes making the rules, choosing teams for international competitions, certifying officials, running national championships, etc. They are also charged with developing the sport from the grassroots level through Olympic level. Thus, besides providing coverage to elite-level amateur athletes, the law applies ...
Briefing Paper Four: Fiscal Responsibility, Not Weakening Civil Rights Law, is Key to Title IX Compliance and Deterring Institutions from Discontinuing Some Men's Sports Teams
Published: Thursday, December 19, 2002
This is one of five briefing papers addressing the importance of maintaining the current state of Title IX, the bias and flaws in the Title IX Commission's public hearing process, the radical changes to Title IX athletic policies which are being proposed and the economic analysis of current collegiate spending.
Briefing Paper Five: Frequently asked questions about NCAA statistics
Published: Thursday, December 19, 2002
This is one of five briefing papers addressing the importance of maintaining the current state of Title IX, the bias and flaws in the Title IX Commission's public hearing process, the radical changes to Title IX athletic policies which are being proposed and the economic analysis of current collegiate spending.
Briefing Paper Two: Title IX Commission— Inequities in the Process
Published: Thursday, December 19, 2002
This is one of five briefing papers addressing the importance of maintaining the current state of Title IX, the bias and flaws in the Title IX Commission's public hearing process, the radical changes to Title IX athletic policies which are being proposed and the economic analysis of current collegiate spending.
Briefing Paper Three: Proposals Being Considered by the Commission on Opportunity in Athletics Would Further Disadvantage Female Athletes and Dismantle Title IX Protections
Published: Thursday, December 19, 2002
This is one of five briefing papers addressing the importance of maintaining the current state of Title IX, the bias and flaws in the Title IX Commission's public hearing process, the radical changes to Title IX athletic policies which are being proposed and the economic analysis of current collegiate spending.
Title IX Facts Everyone Should Know!
Published: Monday, June 10, 2002
Title IX is arguably one of the most important pieces of legislature passed in the 20th century. Now, women and girls can also enjoy the benefits of sport at nearly the same level as men. Read on to find out more about the extent of Title IX's impact.
Gender Equity, Creative Solutions--A Case Study in Compliance
Published: Friday, July 28, 2000
What Educational Institutions Can Do In Order to Comply With The Regulations of Title IX
Athletics and Physical Activity: Women's Health Issues Educational Fact Sheet
Published: Monday, February 07, 2000
1. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT TITLE IX AND OPPOSE ANY EFFORT TO AMEND THE LAW?A. Because sports participation is an important health and wellness issue for girls and women. 80% of all people with osteoporosis (brittle bones) are female and one out of every two women over the age of 60 has osteoporosis. Adequate calcium intake and weight-bearing exercise, especially in a female's high school and college years, is crucial in the prevention of osteoporosis, a $15 billion/year health problem. (Teegarden, Proulx, et al., 1996, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 1996; vol. 28, pp. 105-113)Girls who ...
Considerations in Establishing New Intercollegiate Sports Programs for Women
Published: Friday, August 01, 1997
Title IX athletic participation requirements have been an impetus for many collegiate institutions to consider the expansion of their women's sports programs. Following is a list of criteria and issues which should be considered.
If Your Institution Does Not Currently Have a Women's Varsity Athletic Program
1. At what level do you want your athletic program to compete? There are approximately three levels of competition to consider. Division I competition requires a significant financial commitment to afford the acquisition of the best coaches and athletes (salaries, recruiting budgets, athletic scholarship assistance and significant travel funds to enable the team to compete on ...
From the Advocacy Desk: April 2008 Report
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.
Athlete Organizations - Player Associations and Unions: The Foundation Position
The Women's Sports Foundation is often asked about its position with regard to the need for players' associations or collective bargaining unions in professional women's sports. The Foundation neither advocates nor discourages the development of such organizations but does recognize the functionality of such groups. Players' associations or trade associations can serve valuable education and information-sharing functions. Being a professional athlete is a career. It's important for every businesswoman to be “a student of her game” – the business of professional sports. This education can be accomplished by reading trade journals and similar materials in print. However, attending an annual ...
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 ...
Title IX Coordinators in State Education Agencies
Alabama James NucklesEducation AdministratorAlabama Department of EducationP. O. Box 302101Montgomery, AL 36130-2101Phone: 334-242-8444E-mail: jnuckles@alsde.eduWebsite: http://www.alsde.eduAlaskaConey DanitzGender Equity AdministratorAlaska Department of Education801 West 10th St., Ste. 200Juneau, AK 99801-1849Phone: 907-465-8681Fax: 907-465-1686E-mail: Coney_Danitz@eed.state.ak.usWebsite: http://www.eed.state.ak.us/ArizonaManuel V. CisnerosDirector Governor's Office of EqualOpportunity1700 West WashingtonPhoenix, Arizona 85007Phone: 1-866-849-4822E-mail: EqualOpportunity@az.govWebsite: http://www.ade.state.az.us/ArkansasBerthenia GillTitle IX and Title IV ContactArkansas Department of Education#4 Capitol MallLittle Rock, AR 722Phone: 501-682-4213E-mail: bgill@arkedu.k12.ar.usWebsite: http://www.arkedu.state.ar.us/CaliforniaR. Mary Gallet, Ph.D.Educational Equity/Title IX ComplianceCoordinatorCalifornia Department of EducationSecondary, Post-secondary and AdultLeadership Division1430 N Street, Suite 4503Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 445-5723Fax: (916) 322-1757Email: mgallet@cde.ca.govWebsite: www.cde.ca.gov/index.aspColoradoPatrick B. ChapmanDirector of Consolidated FederalProgramsColorado Department of Education201 East Colfax AvenueDenver CO 80203Phone: ...
Title IX: What Next?
Now that you know more about Title IX, you may know of a situation at your school that falls under these regulations. If you believe that your school is in violation of Title IX, you have several options for how to proceed. First, you may want to consult an attorney or your regional office of the Office for Civil Rights to confirm your understanding of the requirements under Title IX.If you think the situation at your school isn't fair, it's probably a good idea to find others who agree with you. Your school isn't supposed to retaliate against you if ...
Dropping Men's Sports - The Division I Football/Basketball Arms Race is The Culprit in the Cutting of Men's Olympic Sports: The Foundation Position
Division II and III schools, the poorest colleges and universities, are not dropping men's sports. It's the richest Division I athletic programs that are cutting men's swimming, gymnastics and wrestling programs (Olympic sports). Whenever a men's sport is eliminated, these educational institutions blame Title IX and women's sports. They say they can't afford to add new women's sports programs as required by federal gender equity laws and keep men's Olympic sports. What's wrong with this contention is the fact that there are plenty of new dollars going into Division I college athletic programs that could fund both women's sports and ...
Issues Related to Girls and Boys Competing With and Against Each Other in Sports and Physical Activity Settings: A Women’s Sports Foundation Position
Learn what the Women's Sports Foundation has to say about this controversial issue.
Regional Offices for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education,Office for Civil Rights NationalHeadquarters
Mary E. Switzer Building330 C Street, SWWashington, DC 20202(800) 421-3481OCR@ed.govConnecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,New Hampshire, Rhode Island, VermontOffice for Civil Rights, Boston OfficeU.S. Department of Education33 Arch Street, Suite 900Boston, MA 02110-1491(617) 289-0111; FAX# (617) 289-0150New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico,Virgin IslandsOffice for Civil Rights, New York OfficeU.S. Department of Education32 Old Slip, 26th FloorNew York, NY 10005-2500(646) 428-3900; FAX# (646) 428-3843Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky,Pennsylvania, West VirginiaOffice for Civil Rights, Philadelphia OfficeU.S. Department of EducationWanamaker Building100 Penn Square East, Suite 515Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323 (215) 656-8541; FAX# (215) 656-8605Alabama, Florida, Georgia, TennesseeOffice for Civil Rights, Atlanta OfficeU.S. ...