National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Wednesday, February 3, is the 24th annual observation of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. On that date and in the coming weeks, coaches, educators, recreation directors, parents, and girls across the country will celebrate with special events. Participants will be able to learn new skills and meet successful female athletes for inspiration and autographs. The National Association for Girls and Women in Sports also offers a list of 10 ways to help. If you can’t attend a sports day event, consider one of these advocacy actions:
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Buy a basketball, glove, soccer ball or other sport gift for your favorite sportsgirl–send her the message that you think she can play sports.
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Take someone who has never attended a women’s sports event to a high school, college, or professional women’s sports game.
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Grade your school on whether it is treating male and female athletes equally. Write a letter to the principal either asking for change or applauding the school’s commitment to girls’ sports.