The winner of the Women’s Sports Foundation (U.S.) prize is:

Team-Up for Girls

Team-Up for Youth

Team-Up for Girls is a special initiative of Team-Up for Youth’s Coaching Corps program which recruits, trains, and places volunteer coaches at after-school programs in low-income neighborhoods.

Team-Up for Girls works with universities throughout California and empowers college-age women to volunteer their time as coaches and role models for girls. These volunteers foster supportive athletic environments where girls are inspired to get into the game—regardless of experience or natural ability.

Team-Up for Girls will recruit 750 new women coaches and reach 7,500 girls by 2011.

The Women’s Sports Foundation—the leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports—advocates for equality, educates the public, conducts research and offers grants to promote sports and physical activity for girls and women. Our work shapes public attitude about women’s sports and athletes, builds capacities for organizations that get girls active, provides equal opportunities for girls and women, and supports physically and emotionally healthy lifestyles.

Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, the Women’s Sports Foundation builds on her legacy as a champion athlete, advocate of social justice and agent of change. We strive for gender equity and fight discrimination in sports.

The Women’s Sports Foundation is recognized worldwide for its leadership, vision, strength, expertise and influence. www.womenssportsfoundation.org