In this month's Athletic Booster Club newsletter, we're highlighting some upcoming special events. Please continue to check the BHS at Metro League for individual team schedules and the Winter Sports page for updates.
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Celebrate Title IX
Girls Basketball vs. Blanchet 7:30 p.m. Tonight!
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Wed, Jan 25 Title IX Celebration at BHS Varsity Girls’ Basketball Game
Our girls’ basketball coaching staff created the idea of an evening event bringing the Ballard Community together celebrating Title IX and the past, present, and future of female participation in BHS Athletics and programs all around the world!
Wednesday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. our Varsity Girls’ Basketball team hosts Blanchet in a Metro, higher division match up. During the evening:
- We will recognize BHS female athletes and teams;
- The Ballard Youth Basketball 3rd/4th grade girls team will play at halftime;
- There will be entertainment from the BHS band; and
- Lookout for free giveaways!
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Title IX has helped remove barriers and prevent gender discrimination in federally funded athletic programs, which is evident in rising female participation in sports since its passage in 1972.
According to the Women’s Sports Foundation:
- high school girls who play sports compared to those that do not are: more likely to get better grades and graduate;
- have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem; lower levels of depression; and experience higher states of psychological well-being.
This is why it is vital that we celebrate this 50-year anniversary of Title IX and continue the work in providing equal opportunities in sports and life.
Please come and show your support!
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Girls Basketball Title IX Celebration Postgame |
Join the Ballard Girls Basketball Title IX Celebration postgame at Rough & Tumble (5309 22nd Ave. N.W.)!
After tonight's game and celebration, if you'd like to continue discussing efforts to grow female participation in sports, a group will head over to the new Rough & Tumble (all ages 'til 10 p.m.) for a few snacks and drinks, storytelling, connecting and planning.
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Support BHS Athletics at ABC's Winter Sports Mixer |
Meet and reunite with Beaver Athletics families at the Athletic Booster Club's Winter Sports Mixer from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at Seattle's new home for women's sports, Rough & Tumble Pub, 5309 22nd Ave. N.W. (second floor).
Beaver Gear reps will be there selling BHS spirit wear and coaches are invited to drop by too! Portion of sales proceeds goes to Ballard Athletics! [MORE INFO]
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Running of the Beavers 5K is BACK!
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Sign up Today to Join the Fun!
Early Bird Registration Discount Ends Jan. 31
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Back, after a three-year hiatus, the Running of the Beavers 5K Fun Run/Walk is a fun community event sponsored by the Ballard High School Foundation! Join Bucky and all your BHS friends at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at
Golden Gardens Park.
Proceeds raised directly benefit Ballard High School Athletics, Cheer, Dance, Band, and the Associated Student Body (ASB). All participants will get a Running of the Beavers T shirt too!
The run starts and ends at Golden Gardens Park. Enjoy beautiful views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains on this fast, flat course. The finish will take you right by the famous Beaver Pond at Golden Gardens!
Beavers: Run for your class! The grade level with the most participation gets $250 for their ASB class funds!
Early Bird Discounted Adult Tickets: $30 until Jan. 31.
Students/Staff Registration: $20
(Note: Staff will need code to get discount rate, which can be found in the Jan. 20 Running of Beavers email sent to your SPS account.)
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Last Chance for This School Year!
Duffle Bag Sale Ends Jan. 30
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The Athletic Booster Club's popular custom-order BHS duffle bags are on sale through Jan. 30. This is the last opportunity to order until the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Bags come in standard and tiny sizes, include shoulder straps, and can be personalized for an additional fee. The Beaver Gear Team let you know when to pick up your order in the school office, projected to be mid- to late February. [MORE INFO]
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Spring Athletics Registration Due Feb. 13 |
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Spring Athletics registration will be coming up before you know it! Make sure you have your physical up to date in order to participate!
Spring Sports: Baseball, Fastpitch Softball, Tennis and Track. Paperwork due via Final Forms on Feb. 13 | Sports Start Feb. 27
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SUPPORT BALLARD ATHLETICS!
ATTEND OUR NEXT MONTHLY BOARD MEETING:
Monday, FEBRUARY 6 at 6:30 p.m. at
Ballard High School STAFF LOUNGE!
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All Ballard sports boosters welcome! Hear updates from Athletic Director (and Ballard grad) Eric Ensign.
Team parents, we value your involvement!
The Ballard High School Athletic Booster Club is a volunteer group of parents working together to support, promote, and advocate for all BHS athletes. We believe quality athletic programs enrich the high school educational experience. Our focus is on programs that benefit all BHS athletes, and we are especially interested in promoting school-wide community and helping remove barriers to play.
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I want to support BHS athletes! What can I do?
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FALL
Cross Country
Football
Slowpitch Softball
Golf
Girls Soccer
Girls Swim & Dive
Boys U. Frisbee
Volleyball
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WINTER
Basketball
Gymnastics
Boys Swim & Dive
Wrestling
Girls Bowling
Girls Flag Football
Mixed U. Frisbee
Unified Basketball
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SPRING
Baseball
Lacrosse
Boys Soccer
Fastpitch Softball
Tennis
Track
Girls U. Frisbee
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