WUSA and Women's Sports Foundation Establish Unique Partnership
May 8, 2003 - Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA)
Carolina Courage News Release
East Meadow, N.Y. (May 8, 2003) - The Women's Sports Foundation and the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) announced today a partnership that will bring together seven of the WUSA teams and the Women's Sports Foundation's GoGirlGo Project.
Launched in 2001, the GoGirlGo Project is dedicated to the development and funding of girls' sports programs that combine athletic skill instruction and programming with the delivery of educational information aimed at reducing risk behaviors that threaten the health and social advancement of girls aged 10 to 14.
As part of this collaboration, WUSA teams will host "GoGirlGo Nights" for their local community organizations participating in the GoGirlGo Project. WUSA players will contribute their time and expertise to educate young girls about health risk behaviors and life lessons such as body image, bullying, diversity, smoking, drugs and stress. In turn, GoGirlGo participants will learn more about the WUSA team in their community.
"We are proud to have the WUSA and its players aboard to share the message of the GoGirlGo Project," said Women's Sports Foundation President Dawn Riley. "The Project has had such a positive impact on so many girls thus far - this endeavor will be sure to impart a positive message to young girls and create a stronger bond with the WUSA players."
"The WUSA is proud to be working with the Women's Sports Foundation on this venture," said WUSA Commissioner, Tony DiCicco. "Giving back to the community has always played a significant role with our league and players. The GoGirlGo Project brings together a winning combination of both education and sports that I know will be a great step forward for both organizations."
The Women's Sports Foundation is a charitable educational organization dedicated to ensuring equal access to participation and leadership opportunities for all girls and women in sports and fitness. The Foundation's Participation, Education, Advocacy, Research and Leadership programs are made possible by individual and corporate contributions. The Foundation is located in Nassau County, N.Y. For more information, please call the Foundation at 800-227-3988 or visit www.WomensSportsFoundation.org or AOL Keyword: WSF.
Featuring the best women's soccer players in the world, WUSA athletes include Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, Tiffeny Milbrett, Briana Scurry, Kristine Lilly, Julie Foudy and dozens of international stars. Approximately 50 WUSA players will compete in the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup in China in September and October. The eight WUSA teams are the Atlanta Beat, Boston Breakers, Carolina Courage, New York Power, Philadelphia Charge, San Diego Spirit, San Jose CyberRays and the Washington Freedom.
Dates for GoGirlGo Nights with WUSA teams for the 2003 season
Washington Freedom - May 10
New York Power - May 17
Boston Breakers - June 21
Carolina Courage - July 12
San Jose Cyber Rays - July 13
Philadelphia Charge - July 26
Atlanta Beat - August 9
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