The Women's Sports Foundation decided to remain in New York, but Kansas City benefited enormously by officially establishing the Women's Intersport Network for Kansas City. For two years WIN for KC was a volunteer led organization, and in 1996 The Greater Kansas City Sports Commission secured grants from three Kansas City foundations to hire staff to maximize the many opportunities facing this important initiative. Chair - Pam Sloan Director of Community Centers, KCMO Parks and Recreation Dept. For more information on the Youth Advisory Board click here. WIN for KC exists because its volunteers and contributors believe in the physical and emotional well-being of girls and women through various types of involvement in sports and fitness.
Regular exercise reduces heart disease and osteoporosis.
Girls who participate in sports are more likely to graduate from high school, stay off drugs, and have a higher level of self-esteem. Sports provide women a fair share of scholarship money and access to career opportunities. Sports give girls and women the power and confidence to compete throughout life. Lessons that level the playing fields of life. Research shows that sports and fitness are positive ways to stay healthy and improve one's quality of life.