- Societal expectations lead 7 out of 10 girls to feel that they “don’t belong in sports.” [1]
- Middle school can be a tough time for a lot of young women and leads many of them to question what it means “to be a girl”.
- Sports are cost prohibitive to girls whose parents cannot afford the cost of uniforms, away games, or gear.
- Studies show the gap between male and female confidence is vast. [1]
- "Girls who play team sports are more likely to graduate from college, find a job, and be employed in male-dominated industries." [1]
- Girls self-report that three of the top benefits of staying in sports are increased confidence (62%), teamwork (64%) and leadership skills (54%). [2]
Our mission is to remove these barriers of entry and get girls back in the game and on the slopes.
Since 2001, Stride has been providing mentorship, gear, and learning opportunities to young female athletes in Vermont.
Our Snow Stars are provided with everything they need to experience cross-country and downhill skiing.
Sisters in Sport programs pair middle school girls’ basketball teams with college women’s basketball teams in a big sister exchange.
The Stride Family sponsors young women athletes in achieving their individual goals in sports and provides scholarship to give girls new opportunities.