We are

BAWSI mobilizes the women’s sports community to engage, inspire, and empower girls from under-resourced neighborhoods and children with disabilities.

BAWSI.

Play. Lead. Succeed.

BAWSI girls and coaches posing on playground with basketball, football and soccer balls

Our Vision

Generations of women leaders empowered by early access to sports.

BAWSI girls on playground with soccer balls reaching for the sky

Our Impact

Children and youth who have the opportunity to play sports have better physical and mental health outcomes and are more likely to lead and succeed.

Since 2005, BAWSI has engaged, inspired, and empowered over:

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Children & Youth

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Coaches

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Volunteers

BAWSI PROGRAMS

Our free programs level the playing field so that ALL children and youth have access to play.

Girls

Girls

Grades 2nd - 5th.

Girls engage in fun games that build fitness and motor coordination.

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Middle School

Middle School

Grades 6th - 8th.

Focus on sports participation, leadership, college exposure, and career opportunities.

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High School

High School

Grades 9th - 12th.

Continue leadership development and pay it forward by volunteering on nearby BAWSI girls playgrounds.

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Rollers

Rollers

Grades K - 5th.

Girls and boys with disabilities engage in fun, adaptive physical activities.

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BAWSI Alumni

Read what our BAWSI alumni are saying:

β€œMy parents could never afford to put us in after school programs…so BAWSI was the first fun, sports community activity I ever did.”

β€œTo this day I am still extremely thankful for BAWSI. It was and still is one of the greatest opportunities I was given as a young girl.”

β€œI am proud to say I am who I am today because of BAWSI. Without BAWSI I wouldn’t have many of the characteristics I have and wouldn’t be a role model to those who look up to me.”

Are you a BAWSI participant or coach alumni?

Email Us!
bawsi@bawsi.org

Or Call:
(408) 247-2544

BAWSI elementary school girls hugging on playground

β€œBAWSI has been a transformative force, increasing girls’ confidence in sports, sparking widespread interest, and promoting a positive, inclusive culture. It is inspiring to witness the lasting impact this initiative has had, and I am immensely grateful for the opportunities it has provided to so many young girls in our community. BAWSI is more than just a sports program; it is a movement that empowers and uplifts girls from 2nd-grade through 5th-grade, and we have appreciated their partnership over the years.”

-Tara Lubrano Principal, Bishop Elementary School

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