Homeschooling Charlie allows me to use National Holidays in our lesson plans and today I couldn’t wait to share National Girls and Women In Sports Day with you. I know Charlie may scoff at lesson plans that feature women in sports but it’s okay and life will go on. I just need to figure out which Sports were going to study.
If it was my choice alone I would pick Figure Skating and Dorty Hammel and yes, I am aging myself. For Charlie I would pick Basketball but Charlie would have to tell me which ladies he wants to study because I don’t know of any ladies playing Basketball. Do you know any? I would go to Wrestling and pick Rohnda Russo or if I was going to be doing the studies I would go way back to when Sunshine wrestled.
Join us today as we study National Girls and Women in Sports Day, known as N.G.W.S.D. National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated on February 7th, National Girls and Women in Sports Day is about breaking the gender stereotypes built around the sports industry. A lot of girls have felt left out from sports due to the fact that you are a girl? N.G.W.S.D. is all teaching people women belong in every aspect of sports.
This morning I would like to ask you to support yourself or other women and for you to find scholarships in sports or many other fields and encourage them about learning, and to do this please check out Scholaroo who has researched a list of scholarships from around the globe to find you your best suited scholarship.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY
National Girls and Women in Sports Day was first observed in 1987 to remember the Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman and acknowledge her as the best female volleyball player of her time. Fly Hyman and her work in promoting equal representation of women in sports. Hyman died of a genetic disorder, Marfan’s syndrome, while playing a tournament in Japan.
Since then, this day has evolved to commemorate all women athletes achievements, and the positive impacts of inclusion of women in sports, and to address the challenges regarding equal participation of women in sports activities. National Girls And Women In Sports Day appreciates the progression made since the enactment of the Civil Rights law, Title IX.
Title IX was a public law passed in 1972 that completely changed the women’s narrative in sports. The legislation called for equal participation of everyone in all programs and activities that were federally funded, which meant all public schools would ensure equitable sports opportunities to the students, regardless of their gender. Title IX was a breakthrough in women’s sports. Before this, only one in 27 girls had access to sports activities. But, today, that statistic has lowered to two in five girls, which is a commendable improvement.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated in all 50 states. National Girls And Women In Sports Day is usually celebrated by organizing community events, award ceremonies, and other sports activities that inspire girls and women to play sports and be active.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY
- Today is the day to take part in your favorite sport and make sure you include National Girls and Women in Sports Day which aims to motivate girls and women to play sports and be energetic, and realize their full potential. Seize National Girls and Women In Sports Day as an opportunity to play your favorite sport for a mental and physical boost.
- Take today to thank individuals and organizations who have been striving for equal representation of women in sports activities. If you have time head over to social media and make a thank-you post to show deserving people and organizations that have helped expand women’s participation in sport some love.
- In our Homeschool PE Class this morning Charlie is going to host his own event using information including N.G.W.S.D. activities. If your not sure where to begin check out the The Women’s Sports Foundation which has all the resources, event action kits, and communications kits including logos, posters, certificates, tips, and a checklist to host a kick-ass event.
FACTS ABOUT NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY
- Ding ancient times, women were not even allowed to be part of the audience at the Olympic Games.
- The first modern Olympic Games was held in 1896 and women were not allowed to participate in it.
- Plato supported equal access for women in gymnastics in his books “Republic” and “Laws.”
- Medical authorities dating as far back as Aristotle declared that women have a limited amount of energy and that much of it is depleted during the menstrual cycle, therefore women shouldn’t take part in sports.
- In the 19th Century America, sports were considered to be a threat to female fertility.
WHY NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY IS IMPORTANT?
- At least 75% of girls have heard derogatory remarks about girls in sports. National Girls and Women in Sports Day reiterates the narrative that women belong in all sports.
- The celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day helps convey the importance of being physically active and encourages women to realize their full potential.
- National Girls and Women in Sports Day appreciates the achievements of female coaches and athletes and acknowledges the role of sports to help unlock the boundless potential of women.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
