Womens Sports Foundation

Programs: Participation - wsf's goal is to increase participation in sports and physical activity for girls and women in targeted u. S. Communities and populations, leading to a broader increase in participation at a national level. We provide information and tools to increase participation and retention of girls in sport and physical activity, with focus on holistic benefits. We equip parents, coaches, administrators and key influencers with tools to increase girls' athletic participation. We provide financial assistance to aspiring female athletes to help fuel their athletic potential.

education - the goal of wsf's education program is to provide information and tools to community partners, parents, coaches and administrators to increase girls' participation in sports and highlight the connection between sports and the benefits they provide. Our primary objective has been to increase access and opportunity to sport for underserved girls with the focus on girls of color and populations where intersectionality further impedes access. In addition to the sport 4 life funding to 50 plus organizations each year, we offer wsf's gogirlgo! Curriculum and technical assistance to our partners so they are able to attract, retain and develop girls as well as strengthen capacity and reach long-term sustainability of their programs.

see schedule o leadership - the goal of the athlete leadership program is to involve athletes of all levels into the wsf mission as well as prepare them for careers after competitive sports. Key focus areas include expanding athlete universe, creating long-term partnerships and strengthening athlete activations with a variety of touch points to amplify our work. Athlete ambassador program, the newest wsf initiative, allows athletes to connect with young girls in their local communities and use their powerful voice to inspire girls to play. Athlete leadership connection (alc), a day-long leadership and mentorship conference for collegiate and professional athletes, has been expanded to include webinars and online resources for wsf athletes aimed to help them build their brand and their confidence to transition to careers off the field off play.

see schedule oadvocacy - wsf has been serving as the collective voice for girls and women since its inception. We advocate for equal access to sports through enforcement of title ix and other policies shaping legislation and opportunity in schools and communities. At the grassroots level we educate public about policies and tactics to attain gender equity in sports and empower them to take action. At the national level, wsf is viewed as the authority on gender equity through sports while ensuring intersectional voices are amplified. We promote increased presence and visibility of female role models in women's sports. Wsf continues championing various advocacy initiatives through its sports advocacy network (san), comprised of advocacy experts at all levels. As a founder of the national girls and women in sports day (ngwsd), wsf celebrates the extraordinary achievements of women in sports every february on capitol hill and in all 50 states with more than 400 local grassroots events. Research - wsf's research identifies gaps, opportunities and best practices around access and participation in sports for girls. We apply the rich body of data from national and community resources including wsf's research to: identify barriers, opportunities and best practices; measure program and organizational impact to evaluate progress toward stated goals; and advance research in the sport, gender equity, and girl-serving spaces by working in partnership with others to identify gaps, address areas of need and serve as a catalyst for further research.