Empowering Girls: The Rise of High School Wrestling Across America
Revolutionizing the realm of high school sports, girls' wrestling has experienced significant growth, with the number of participants soaring over the years. Explore the journey from the introduction of the sport to its expansion across different states, showcasing a remarkable rise in female wrestling enthusiasts. An overview of key figures and a glance into the sport's progression provide insights into this empowering movement.
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Table of Contents Introduction/Welcome National Overview College Opportunities Virginia Timeline How Do We Sanction First Girl on the Team How Can YOU help? Q&A
Introductions Sara Bahoura Virginia USA Wrestling (VAWA) Women s Director 7x National Team Member Silver Junior World Championship Silver University World Championship 2004, 2008 3rd Olympic Trials Bill Swink Virginia USA Wrestling (VAWA) State Chairman Spotsylvania Athletic Director Tela Bacher Wrestle Like A Girl -Athlete Activation 2004 Olympian 3x National Champion Aubrey Burkett-Erice Virginia USA Wrestling (VAWA) Women s Coach Riverside High School, Wrestling Coach Alex Csontos Virginia USA Wrestling (VAWA) Coaches Director Culpeper County High School, Head Wrestling Coach Anonymous Capybara Joan Fulp USAW Girls HS Development Committee USA Wrestling Board of Directors 2nd Vice President National Wrestling Coaches Assc. Board of Directors
THE NUMBERS ARE IN: THE MOMENTUM IS REAL 2017 14,587 Girls HS wrestling has grown 71% in the past two years. 2018 16,562 1 1 From 16,562 in 2018 to 28,447 in 2020. 2019 21,124 2020 28,447* *These totals were derived from the National Wrestling Coaches Association s state weight hydration numbers or directly from interscholastic state offices. USA Wrestling Girls High School Development Committee 03/2021
6 States Strong 2017-18 * *Original 6 Sanctioned states - 1998-2015 Hawaii 1998 * Texas 1999 1 1 Washington 2007 * *** * California 2011 Alaska 2014 * * Tennessee 2015 USA Wrestling Girls High School Development Committee 03/2021
14 States Strong 2018-19 * 2018-19 Georgia, Oregon, Missouri, Maine Massachusetts, & New Jersey. * 2018-19 Arizona, Colorado - voted emerging sport and pilot program respectfully. 1 1 *Original 6 Sanctioned states - 1998-2015 * *** * * * USA Wrestling Girls High School Development Committee 3/2021
18 States Strong 2019-20 2018-19 Georgia, Oregon, Missouri, Maine Massachusetts, & New Jersey. * 2018-19 Arizona, Colorado - voted emerging sport and pilot program respectfully. * 2019 - 20 Kansas, Maryland, Arkansas & New Mexico 1 1 * *** *Original 6 Sanctioned states - 1998-2015 * * * USA Wrestling Girls High School Development Committee 3/2021
32 States Strong May 2021 Georgia, Oregon, Missouri, Maine Massachusetts, & New Jersey 2018-19. Kansas, Maryland, Arkansas & New Mexico 2019-20. * * Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah, Montana, Nevada & South Dakota 2020-21. 1 1 Florida, Idaho, Illinois, & Wisconsin approved an official championship for 2021-22 * *** * 2021 - North Dakota ,Michigan, Minnesota & Nebraska voted to hold an official championship in 21-22 * * Connecticut held a Girls Wrestling Invitational for 2019-20. *Original 6 Sanctioned states - 1998-2015 USA Wrestling Girls High School Development Committee 05/2021
USA Wrestling Girls High School Development Committee 04/2021
NFHS Section 2 Colleges with Womens Wrestling USA Wrestling Girls High School Development Committee 04/2021 USA Wrestling Girls High School Development Committee 04/2021
Virginia Girls Wrestling Timeline 2016 - 2017 First Virginia high school girls championships ran at Skyline High School 2014 - 2015 USGWA event ran annually prior to this year 2015 - 2016 First proposal submitted to VHSL 2019 - 2020 Continued growth within the 5 VHSL events & weight classes 2017 - 2018 First high school girls season 5 VHSL events 2018 - 2019 VHSL approved 11 girls weight classes. *Starting in 2018, VHSL allowed girls events to not count towards team event maximum
How Do We Sanction? Step 1: Member School Submits a Proposal Step 2: Executive Committee Votes (Majority to pass) Step 3: Full Membership Votes ( Majority to pass)
Benefits of Wrestling First Girl On Your Team? Physical Benefits Fitness Challenge -Mental & Physical Competition and Travel Become Stronger as a Student & Athlete Broaden your Experiences Family Atmosphere/Belonging Opportunity for Involvement Be a Trailblazer Life Skills Self-defense Leadership Confidence Accountability Talk to the coach and wrestlers Invite friends to join Show up ready to learn and be challenged Be yourself and remember, you belong here Connect with girls from other teams Participation from parents Anything to add girls on the call?
How Can You Help? Advocate Educate Collaborate Promote 1. Parent Leader/Liaison(s) -Sit on the Sanction VA taskforce, develop talking points and marketing material, communicate with other VA parents. 2. Educate your administrators -Keeping a positive attitude when talking with coaches, Athletic Directors and Administrators is POWERFUL!! 3. Advocate and Promote -Build support through throughout your communities by using your voice through media, social media, and conversation. 4. Purchase a Sanction Virginia shirt and wear it with pride!
Resources https://wrestlelikeagirl.org One-Courageous-Girl.pdf https://www.luchafit.com https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Women/High-School-Sanctioning-Resources https://www.virginiawrestling.com/page/show/3674327-va-womens-wrestling
Contact Information Sara Bahoura -sara.bahoura@virginiawrestling.com Aubrey Burkett Erice -aubrey.burkett.erice@virginiawrestling.com Alex Csontos -alex.csontos@virginiawrestling.com Bill Swink -statechair@virginiawrestling.com Joan Fulp -Joanfulp@gmail.com Tela Bacher -tela@wrestlelikeagirl.org
