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Get Girls Active

GoGirlGo! San Antonio Presents to Local Community Organizations
Date: 8/8/2008
Earlier this summer GoGirlGo! San Antonio had the pleasure to present to several local organizations who were hosting their summer programs and day events where a majority of their audiences were girls. Some of these organizations included Trinity University, Martinez Street Women’s Center, and the Dawson Community Center. Programs ranged from fun day trips to some of San Antonio’s most frequented parks to special appearances by some of the areas most prominent athletes like professional motorcycle drag racer Peggy Llewellyn.
GoGirlGo! San Antonio Announces 2008 Grantees
Date: 8/8/2008
GoGirlGo! San Antonio recently concluded another successful grant cycle for 2008 with its grant-making partner, the San Antonio Sports Foundation. Out of 16 community organizations that applied for more than $211,000 in grant money, nine were officially selected for the $100,000 grant award money.
GoGirlGo! San Antonio Facilitates Successful Summer Leadership Conference
Date: 8/7/2008
On June 18, GoGirlGo! San Antonio held its quarterly Leadership Conference at the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas’ new facility. The Girl Scouts were gracious enough to host the group at its new state-of-the-art location on Coker Loop.

The importance of getting girls active
Getting girls physically active is more important than ever. Research suggests that physical activity is an effective tool for reducing the symptoms of stress and depression among girls. To find out more about the connection between physical activity and girls’ health, read:
Her Life Depends on It
Sport and Teen Pregnancy
Health Risks and the Tean Athlete

How to get girls active
Getting girls physically active or involved in sports doesn’t have to be hard! Tips on getting girls active shows how to facilitate a healthy sports environment for girls and how to change their attitudes towards physical activity.  Interested in other resources for getting your girl active? Check out the links below:
www.4girls.gov/fitness
www.acefitness.org
www.fitness.gov
www.girlpower.gov
www.momsteam.com
www.naspe.org
www.nays.org
www.sportsparenting.org