Summary
Organization name
Sportswomen of Colorado
other names
SWOC
1985
Tax id (EIN)
74-2370518
Category
Recreation & Sports
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
PO Box 261023Lakewood, CO 80226
Denver County, CO, US
Sportswomen of Colorado
A nonprofit organization
$24,034 raised by 90 donors
100% complete
$15,000 Goal
For over 50 years, Sportswomen of Colorado has promoted the participation in sports by females in Colorado.
"By age 14 many girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys. The reasons they drop out? Lack of access, safety and transportation issues, social stigma, decreased quality of experience, cost, lack of positive role models.”
– Women’s Sports Foundation
WE NEED YOUR HELP to ensure ALL girls and women have the opportunity to participate in sport now and in the future. Sportswomen of Colorado (SWOC) counts on your support to accomplish three priorities:
1. Recognize and celebrate excellence
2. Support and promote participation while eliminating barriers
3. Connect and unify
Testimonials
Colleen W.
Thank you for making this fabulous opportunity possible for our daughter! She's thrilled that this wish has become a reality!
Camper
Thank you, again, for arranging for my volleyball camp fees to be payed for and helping me on my way to attending UNC's 3 day volleyball camp this past July. I gained so many new skills that have overwhelmingly helped with how I play the game, control the ball, and love the sport. I especially enjoyed learning how to jump serve and now work to make it better and better at every practice. I'm very grateful for your part in improving my skills and knowledge of the game.
Mission
To promote, honor and empower Colorado girls and women in sport.
Background Statement
Founded in 1974 by the YWCA of Metropolitan Denver, in cooperation with Gart Brothers Sporting Goods Co., Sportswomen of Colorado is recognized as the first community-based organization in the nation to solely honor female athletes, celebrate their achievements and recognize those whose efforts have advanced girls' and women's individual and team sports endeavors. 31 awards, plus a surprise "Sportswoman of the Year" tribute were presented at the inaugural 1975 banquet drawing 225 persons to the YWCA Cultural Center.
Masters Sports awards were launched in 1979, the SWOC Hall of Fame made its debut at the 1982 banquet and the first wheelchair sports award was given at the 1983 banquet.
In 1984, following the 10th anniversary banquet attended by a capacity Marriott Southeast Grand Ballroom crowd of 450, the SWOC organization became independent with the support of corporate and individual sponsors.
Today, as the largest women's sports organization in Colorado, it has recognized over 2,200 athletes, coaches, and mentors at its Annual Awards Celebration.
In 2001, SWOC initiated its camp scholarship program. Since its start, over 900 girls from more than 93 towns and cities throughout Colorado have taken advantage of these scholarship opportunities. We work closely with elementary and middle schools, youth centers and non-profit organizations to identify potential scholarship recipients, ensuring financial support is extended to girls who are economically impacted.
Most recently, in the Fall of 2022, Sportswomen of Colorado launched our Satellite Sport Initiative as a way to provide additional opportunities to the youth across the state of Colorado. We know through research how participation in sports can lead to improved academic performance and overall well-being. Our Satellite Clinics link college athletes with young students in an effort to increase academic motivation, self-discipline, build self confidence and encourage these children to pursue their passions and dreams without hesitation.
Empowerment for women and girls can extend beyond sports. We have the power to inspire, empower and create lasting positive change in various aspects of women and young girls' lives!
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Organization Data
Lakewood, CO 80226