Welcome to the 23rd annual celebration of National
Girls and Women in Sports Day! |
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On February 4, 2009, thousands of sports educators,
coaches, athletic directors, recreation directors, association members,
sponsors, students, and parents across the country will show their support
of the Day and of this year's theme, "Look Who's Playing"
 Take a Look at Who’s Playing!
Athletes, like Martina, who played or are still playing, making a difference,
overcoming difficult circumstances, breaking records and making things possible.
Despite the stunning advances made in the 35 years since Title IX was enacted, high school girls still receive 1.3 million fewer participation opportunities than do boys, and evidence suggests that the money spent on girls’ sports programs lags significantly behind the money spent on boys' programs. Click here to find out more about the steps you can take to continue support.
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