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| Formation | 2016; 8 years ago (2016) |
|---|---|
| Founder | Sally Roberts |
| Founded at | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Type | 501(c)3 |
| Headquarters | 1140 Third Street, NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20002 |
| Founder and CEO | Sally Roberts |
| Chair of the Board of Trustees | Maryann Bruce |
| Treasurer | Mara Gubuan |
| Website | wrestlelikeagirl |
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.
History
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.
Advocacy
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.
Events
Wrestle Like a Girl directs wrestling camps for girls aged 5 to 18. In 2018, WLAG partnered with UFC fighters Jessica-Rose Clark and Gina Mazany to host a wrestling clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "About". Wrestle Like A Girl. Wrestle Like A Girl. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- ^ 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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