sports for women

Cynthia Pemberton chronicles her struggle to obtain equality for women in sports at Linfield College after she was hired as the as assistant athletic director for women's sports in 1989.

Traces the effects Title IX of the Education Amendments, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in American schools and sports, has had on college and high school sports throughout the country.

Chronicles the history of the Preston Rivulettes, an all-girls hockey team that formed during the Great Depression, describing the team's accomplishments and setbacks, and discussing how they overcame gender stereotypes to become inspirational athletes.

Photographic documentation of two centuries of women athletes, discussing some of the controversies that arose over women's participation in traditionally male arenas, and celebrating their accomplishments.

Profiles the first United States Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, focusing on the players, their training, and their gold medal win in the 1998 Winter Olympics.

An introduction to the history of skateboarding and famous female skateboarders, including Elissa Steamer, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins, Mimi Knoop, and others.

Discusses the benefits of participating in sports, choosing the right sport, stories on the impact of sports in real girls' lives, nutrition and exercise information, how to get an athletic scholarship, and more.

Presents information on women's hockey, including its history, advice on how to find a team, playing tips from some of hockey's top instructors and coaches, advice on how to select and buy equipment, and profiles some players, coaches, and teams.