Wrestle Like a Girl is a non-profit founded by Olympic wrestler Sally Roberts, focused on empowering girls and women through increasing opportunities in female wrestling.[1]
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| Formation | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Sally Roberts |
| Founded at | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Type | 501(c)3 |
| Headquarters | 1140 Third Street, NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20002[1] |
Founder and CEO | Sally Roberts |
Chair of the Board of Trustees | Maryann Bruce[2] |
Treasurer | Mara Gubuan[2] |
| Website | wrestlelikeagirl |
History edit
Wrestle Like a Girl was originally founded in Colorado by Sally Roberts to provide resources for women seeking to wrestle in college. Roberts was a three-time U.S. National Champion, two-time World bronze medal winner, and a veteran of the War in Afghanistan.[3][2]
Advocacy edit
Wrestle Like a Girl has petitioned the NCAA to accept female wrestling as a sanctioned college sport. The organization argues that being an NCAA sport would allow female wrestlers to receive scholarships, health insurance, and other benefits currently only available to male wrestlers.[3]
Events edit
Wrestle Like a Girl directs wrestling camps for girls aged 5 to 18.[2] In 2018, WLAG partnered with UFC fighters Jessica-Rose Clark and Gina Mazany to host a wrestling clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "Wrestle Like A Girl to open new headquarters in Washington, D.C." USA Wrestling. Team USA. Archived from the original on January 27, 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d "About". Wrestle Like A Girl. Wrestle Like A Girl. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ a b Masters, Clay. "Wrestle Like A Girl: How Colleges Are Pushing The NCAA To Recognize Women's Wrestling". NPR.org. NPR. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ Morgan, John; Hathaway, Ken (3 July 2018). "UFC, Wrestle Like a Girl team up for Empowerment Camp and Clinic at UFC Performance Institute". MMA Junkie. USA Today. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
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