Women's Sports Foundation

This past weekend, WSF hosted an Athlete Ambassador Program (AAP) event in partnership with National Partner Delta Air Lines in Atlanta. The event invited girls from Atlanta Heights Charter School to join us for a variety of basketball skills and drills led by Georgia Tech women’s basketball, as well as flag football with Atlanta Storm Women's Flag. Additionally, the day featured a panel conversation featuring Owner of the Atlanta Storm Donni Coley, Delta Air Lines Director of Sponsorships Quinnie Jenkins and Georgia Tech student-athletes Kara Dunn and Gabbie Grooms to discuss the importance of youth sport participation. The event highlighted Delta’s and WSF’s commitment to supporting girls’ sports and youth development. ??Talk about a great day! Thank you to everyone who came and joined us. ?????? #KeepPlaying #KeepServing ??: Rank Studios

The Women’s Sports Foundation and NBC Sports Group are now accepting applications for our 2024-25 Student-Athlete Mentoring Program!? ? This initiative is designed to help student-athletes translate the valuable skills they have acquired through participation in collegiate athletics into successful careers.? ? Join an elite group of student-athletes from colleges and universities across the country, and leaders from across NBC Sports Group’s business functions for monthly online sessions that will take place between April and November to learn how to optimize your career development opportunities.? ? To learn more and apply, please?register?or?log?on?to?FoundantGLM?to?access the?online grant?application: https://lnkd.in/gTYz7nUg

The countdown is ON! ??? With just over 50 days to go until the TCS NYC Marathon, WSF is excited to introduce you to more of our inspiring runners on #TeamWSF! Ana, Kellie, Olivia, and Taryn are not only training hard to conquer 26.2 miles this November, but they are also passionately fundraising on behalf of WSF. From sunrise training sessions to late-night strategy Zoom calls, our runners are going the extra mile to cross the finish line and bring us closer to achieving gender equity in sports. ???? Let’s show Team WSF the love and support they deserve as they prepare to take on this iconic marathon. Every share, every word of encouragement, every donation helps amplify our mission and the girls and women we serve. Learn more and support: https://lnkd.in/gKqUEAaN #TCSNYCMarathon #NYCMarathon #KeepRunning #nyrr #running #marathon #NYC

As we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary, the Women’s Sports Foundation is thrilled to announce the release of a breakthrough study revealing the profound, cross generational impact youth sport participation has had on women’s leadership development. Titled "Play to Lead: The Generational Impact of Sport on Women's Leadership," the report is the first of its kind to survey seven generations of women in their 20’s, 30’s, and up to 80’s, exploring the effects of policy-driven changes, most notably the passage of Title IX in 1972, and dives into the barriers that have impeded full and sustained sport participation across the decades. #PlayToLead is the latest proof point – and a call to action for all to prioritize youth sport participation – that the skills, traits and experiences girls learn through the transformative power of sport, have the ability to build a vibrant leadership pipeline that benefits society and bolsters the economy. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giEkESzw

Introducing our 2024 Travel & Training Fund grant recipients, made possible by the generous support of our National Partner, Michelob ULTRA! ?? The Fund provides financial support to women athletes with the potential to be elite, to help them continue their pursuits to achieve even higher performance levels and rankings. For the 2024 cycle, we have granted a total of $100,000 across 26 individual athletes and 1 team, representing 19 different sports. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNFfdQ_B #PlaytoLead

Today we join in celebrating #WorldCharityDay! 50 years ago, WSF was founded by sports icon and social justice pioneer Billie Jean King as one of the first organizations to recognize the role of sports in helping girls and women achieve their full potential. What was started by King in 1974 with a $5,000 check, has grown into a multifaceted organization that has invested over?$100 million?to help girls and women play, compete, and lead – in sports and beyond – without barriers. All it takes is one voice, one leader, one check to change the game. Will you join us? https://lnkd.in/gs9y2B6f #WSF50 #PlaytoLead

In honor of WSF’s 50th anniversary, we are excited to join Gainbridge? and?Parity in?announcing?the?recipients?of grants for?“Parity Week by?Gainbridge?:?Investing in the Future of Women’s Sports.”?This year,?$150,000 in grants is being awarded to?21?deserving organizations and athletes that support girls and women through sports and/or education. Each grant recipient will receive $5,000 in honor of the amount Gainbridge??ambassador, Billie Jean King, used to start?WSF??50 years ago. WSF??is?one of the?first?organizations to recognize the powerful connection between sport access, equity, and society. We had a great time coming together at the #USOpen to present two amazing organizations with their checks! #ParityWeek #PlaytoLead #KeepPlaying #WSF50

Over 10,500 miles from New York City, Aussie mother and son duo Brigette McGuire and Campbell Salmon have joined together to run their first TCS New York City Marathon for Team WSF. WSF is thrilled to have international runners represented this year, with Brigette and Campbell as our first #TeamWSF runners to represent Australia! “To run the marathon with Campbell during the 50th anniversary of WSF is a dream come true. Together, we hope to encourage girls and women to achieve their dreams no matter how audacious they may seem,” shared Brigette. “I’m delighted to join Mum on this adventure and am excited to run as an ally for WSF!” added Campbell. We hope you’ll consider supporting #TeamWSF as they continue their #TCSNYCMarathon training over the next few weeks! Visit the link to learn more about our inspirational runners and donate to deserving girls and women today. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi! Oi! Oi! https://lnkd.in/gKqUEAaN #NYCMarathon #KeepRunning #nyrr #running #marathon #NYC #Australia

#TakeActionTuesday: After 10 months and many bargaining sessions, the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the NWSL Player’s Association have finalized a new and monumental collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that runs through 2030.? ? Here’s what’s changing for the better:? - The NWSL has made history by eliminating entry and expansion drafts (i.e., players can choose the team they feel fits them best) giving players more control over their careers— becoming the first professional sports league in the United States to do so.? - Players now have unrestricted free agency once their contracts expire.? - A new revenue-sharing model allows athletes to directly benefit from the league’s success.? - Minimum player salaries will rise over the next five years from $48,500 in 2025 to $82,500 by 2030.?? - The CBA enhances player benefits including improved parental leave and more housing options.? ? The agreement was finalized during an in-person meeting in Philadelphia, where 43 players, league representatives, and experts came together to reach this historic deal. This CBA provides stability for athletes and promotes growth within the league. We applaud this deal as it puts athletes’ needs first, and we hope this encourages other women’s sports leagues to make similar advancements in support for their players. #TheEquityProject? ? Your Turn:? 1. Learn more about this new agreement by listening to 'Full Time with Meg Linehan: A show about women's soccer.' Check out the episode "Inside the New Landmark NWSL CBA with Brianna Pinto" for an insider perspective.? 2. Show your support for the #NWSL by tuning into games or attending your local team's matches!? 3. Join The Equity Project to ensure a future where we are no longer chasing equity but living it fully: https://lnkd.in/eQZaxaS ?

From the hills of Sicily to the serene trails of the Teton Mountain range, best friends Emily and Lindsay have been running all over the globe together for more than 20 years and we are excited to have them as part of #TeamWSF. They’ve faced life’s highs and lows, finding solace and strength in the rhythm of shared footsteps. Now, as they join Team WSF to run the TCS New York City Marathon this November, we celebrate not just their journey, but the enduring power of friendship and the unbreakable spirit of women in sports. Visit the link to learn more about our inspirational runners and help support their 2024 #TCSNYCMarathon journey today: https://lnkd.in/gKqUEAaN #NYCMarathon #KeepRunning #nyrr #running #marathon #NYC