GoGirlGo! Boston Grant Award Winner, The Blackstone Community Center
Published: Thursday, August 14, 2008
GoGirlGo!, a nationwide initiative designed to motivate girls to be more physically active, recently awarded a grant to the Blackstone Community Center on West Brookline Street. The grant, part of a $2.6 million nationwide grant fund, will help create and sustain programs targeting local girls that will encourage them to become more physically active, to help them deal with issues of weight and body image, and to help them make better choices about their health. As part of the grant, GoGirlGo! will also provide Blackstone with education materials designed to help them create better curriculums for girls ages 8 to 18. For 8 to 12 year olds, the materials include a GoGirls! Guide to Life, featuring personal stories from female athletes who have made healthy choices, and accompanying GoGirl scrapbook; for the 13 to 18 year olds, the GoGirlGo! Ambassador Leadership Program provides them with college scholarship and team grant incentives to individuals and programs that advocate physical activity among their peers.
This grant is particularly valuable in Boston, where studies have shown that female high school students are more likely to be overweight than the national average.
GoGirlGo! Atlanta joins Georgia Tech Basketball for Golf Classic
Published: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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Atlanta , founded by the Women's Sports Foundation, will partner up with the Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball team for the inaugural of the Machelle Joseph Golf Classic. The Yellow Jackets will continue to help with the ongoing initiative of helping young girls make healthier decisions. The Golf Classic proceeds will go to the GoGirlGo! Atlanta Program. This will help in the program’s mission to educate and encourage girls to play fun sports and games as a means to safeguard their health, boost their confidence, build character and teamwork.
Equal Access to Physical Education for the Disabled
Published: Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Maryland enacted the Fitness and Athletics Equity for Students with Disabilities Act, which requires schools to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to physical education classes and athletics programs. This act is doing for the disabled what Title IX did for women, which is giving them their right for opportunities to participate in athletic programs. Terri Lakowski , public policy director of the Women’s Sports Foundation notes that “we are only at the starting point but we gained some traction today.”
Dara Torres Makes an Olympic Comeback at Age 41
Published: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Nine-time Olympic medalist Dara Torres will become the oldest American to swim at the Olympics at the age of 41. History is in the making as the swimmer turns down half a million in endorsement deals to focus on her races. Torres broke the U.S. record in the 50 meter freestyle during a semi-final heat only to break it again in the final heat. Torres has won over 4 medals during 3 Olympic games.
CSU Illustrates a Genuine Commitment to Gender Equity in Athletics
Published: Tuesday, July 01, 2008
In 1992, the California State Fullerton women’s volleyball program was shut down causing them to file a lawsuit under federal Title IX, which requires equality between men and women sports. Since then, CSF female athletes now outnumber men athletes, three to two. Also, women athletics outspent the men programs in 2006-2007 by $1.1 million. The
California State University system has doubled in number of female athletes and scholarships are continually increasing.
Gimelstob Apologizes for Crude Remarks
Published: Sunday, June 29, 2008
The Star-Ledger reports that retired tennis pro Justin Gimelstob, is set to make a donation to the Women's Sports Foundation as a part of his apology. This follows derogatory comments he made about Anna Kournikova and other female tennis players. Gimelstob met with Billie Jean King, founder of the Women's Sports Foundation, following the unfortunate incident.
Los Angeles Sparks' Candice Parker Receives Prestigious Award
Published: Monday, June 23, 2008
Streetinsider.com reports on Parker, who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks, who recently received the 32nd Annual Honda Broderick Cup, making her the 2008 Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. The prestigious award honors athletic and academic achievements as well as team and community contributions. Prior to receiving the award, Parker became the second woman to dunk in a WNBA game.
Magnificent Seven "Gear Up" for Olympic Hall of Fame Induction
Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Yahoo! Sports reported that the "Magnificent Seven" reunite as they receive an honor of a lifetime. They were the team entry in this year's class for the Olympic Hall of Fame. The Magnificent Seven includes Dominique Dawes, who recently served as president of the Women's Sports Foundation.
Cardenas Work with "Can You Dig It" Draws Receptive Attention
Published: Thursday, June 12, 2008
San Antonio Express- News reports on Harlandale Volleyball Coach Sylvia Cardenas, who is featured in an exhibit at the Billie Jean King International Women's Sports Center. Cardenas was honored for her work with the Can You Dig It volleyball league she started. The inexpensive volleyball league provides young disadvantaged volleyball players the opportunity to participate in a club team sport, which would normally be costly.
U.S. Goalkeeper Makes an Unwelcome Return
Published: Sunday, May 25, 2008
The New York Times reports on U.S. Goalkeeper Hope Solo, who has many obstacles ahead of her. Not only will she face the challenge of competing in the soccer tournament at the Beijing Olympics but she will also be dealing with the wrath of her teammates. This comes after Hope's harsh criticism of her coach's decision to bench her and her teammate's poor performance during the World Cup last September. Many people question whether or not Hope would be receiving this harsh treatment had she been a male athlete who made the comments.
Sports Icons Ring Closing Bell
Published: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The NYSE welcomes Billie Jean King, Sports Museum of America Co-founders Philip Schwalb and Sameer Ahuja and Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis to ring the closing bell to celebrate the grand opening of the Sports Museum of America - home to the Foundation's Billie Jean King International Women's Sports Center.
Women's Sports Center "Stands Out" Among Salutes
Published: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
The New York Daily News' Mark Lelinwalla reports on the Billie Jean King International Women’s Sports Center, the Women's Sports Foundation's wing in the Sports Museum of America and the first museum exhibit and hall of fame dedicated exclusively to women's sports. Lelinwalla describes the Billie Jean King International Women's Sports Center as the standout exhibit of the Sports Museum of America.
Danica Patrick Makes History for Women in Sports
Published: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Dr. Marj Snyder lends insight to the L.A. Times article on the impact race car driver, Danica Patrick and golfer Lorena Ochoa have on women in sports. Bylined by Greg Johnson.
2008 Billies Award a "Big Hit"
Published: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Access Hollywood, the New York Post, the New York Daily News and every major LA print outlet including the LA Times and the LA Daily News report on this year's Billie Awards - the Foundation's salute to excellent media coverage of women's sports. Coverage featured comments by Billie Jean King, Elton John and discussion of distinguished honorees and guests.
Women's Sports Foundation Announces New CEO
Published: Wednesday, April 09, 2008
USA Today covers the appointment of new CEO Karen Durkin, joining the Foundation from the National Hockey League (NHL), where she served as executive vice president of communications and brand strategy. Durkin, the Foundation's fourth CEO, succeeds Dr. Donna Lopiano, who resigned from the Foundation last August after a fifteen year tenure. The Foundation's founding Executive Director, Eva Auchincloss, served from 1974 until 1986 when Deborah Slaner Larkin assumed the role, serving until 1991.
Luring Sports Fans of All Seasons to Lower Manhattan
Published: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The New York Times' Richard Sandomir reports on the May opening of the Sports Museum of America - the new home of the Billie Jean King International Women’s Sports Center. Founded and curated by the Women's Sports Foundation, the Center features the only all-inclusive sports exhibit and hall of fame for women.
UM Cheering Alone
Published: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Women's Sports Foundation's Director of Public Policy Terri Lakowski is quoted in article about the University of Maryland becoming the first university to sanction cheerleading as a varsity sport.
School in Spotlight for Stance on Ref
Published: Sunday, March 02, 2008
Chief Program and Planning Officer Marj Snyder is quoted in Los Angeles Times and other publications regarding the removal of a referee from a boys’ basketball games after officials cited a policy stating that females are not allowed to officiate boys' games.
To Them Sports Bring Fame and Much More
Published: Sunday, February 17, 2008
Steven Crowe reports on the importance of Title IX and the absolute lack of women's sports prior to the law's passage in 1972. Using data from the Women’s Sports Foundation, Crowe tracks the increase in women’s participation in athletics and highlights the areas that still need improvement.
Tremors of Intent
Published: Friday, February 08, 2008
Women's Sports Foundation President Aimee Mullins is featured in the Kenneth Cole ad campaign "We All Walk in Different Shoes." The ad appears in magazines and billboards across the country, and Aimee becomes the subject of articles and blogs including this one from NewMobility.com.
New York Times Letter to the Editor
Published: Sunday, January 13, 2008
Women’s Sports Foundation President Aimee Mullins writes a letter to the editor regarding Marion Jones and her use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Let the Women Play
Published: Thursday, January 10, 2008
Donna Ledwin discusses the NCAA’s proposal to limit the use of male Division III practice players. Citing the Women’s Sports Foundation report "Who's Playing College Sports?", Ledwin explains that Title IX compliance is not on par with supporters' expectations and that this new regulation could give female Division III athletes increased athletic opportunities.