This semester is packed with exciting games, inspiring leadership sessions, and empowering events designed to support and uplift our young athletes. Read on for the latest highlights you won't want to miss! | | From sports clinics and after-school sessions to leadership opportunities and playground fun, BAWSI made an impact on 1,495 athletes fall semester, and the momentum is only growing. | | | | |
For many of the 311 girls who participated, stepping onto a college campus for the very first time made BAWSI's Game Day Field Trips at Santa Clara University and San Jose State University an unforgettable experience. After honing their agility, strength, shooting, and passing skills on the court, they got to witness the thrill of college women's basketball up close, bringing the energy of the clinic straight into the stands.
See and hear Game Day fun Here
| | Middle School Takes Flag Football by STORM | | |
Leading up to the Super Bowl, BAWSI partnered with Play Like a Girl and Golden Gate Storm to bring flag football to girls at Ocala Middle School.
Before taking the field, students heard directly from women whose careers were shaped by sports. Dr. Dana Weintraub, BAWSI CEO and pediatrician; Tegan McGrady, professional soccer player and BAWSI Athlete Leader Coach; and Morgan Lewis, Golden Gate Storm player and SJSU engineering graduate, shared how the lessons they learned through sports prepared them for leadership in their professional lives. The event introduced girls to flag football while showing them firsthand how the skills gained on the field can open doors far beyond it. 🏈✨
| | | From BAWSI Playgrounds to NWSL Championship | | | | W.C. Overfelt Girls Soccer Team were hosted by Nike and JD Sports to meet Angel City player Madison Hammond and attend the NWSL Fan Fest and Championship match. | 18 of the 25 players on Overfelt’s team began their journey with BAWSI in elementary or middle school - when we get girls in the game, they stay in the game. | | BAWSI Rollers Opens Doors to Play | | At a recent BAWSI Rollers session at Children’s Health of Northern California (CHoNC), a young athlete experienced the outdoors for the first time. Joining the group in his wheelchair, his eyes fixed on the sky, he seemed mesmerized by the clouds, foliage, flowers, and the encouraging voices of coaches around him. Moments like this capture the heart of BAWSI Rollers. On this particular day, it meant quite literally opening the door for a child to move, play, and enjoy the outdoors with joy and wonder. | | | BAWSI CEO Dr. Dana Weintraub joined other community leaders to kick-off NWSL championship weekend. | |  | BAWSI had the honor of being a part of the City Council meeting that proclaimed February 4th as National Girls and Women in Sports Day in San Jose. | | | | | |
In November BAWSI Alumni virtually explored the latest trends, impacts, and tools in Artificial Intelligence through an engaging presentation, open discussion, and interactive breakout sessions.
Next month, BAWSI Alumni will come together for an in-person event exploring how to articulate your professional value.
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Are you a BAWSI Alumni (participant, coach, volunteer, staff, or board member)? Join us!
BAWSI Alumni Networking & Professional Development Event Wednesday, April 1st 5:30-7:30pm at Overfelt High School.
RSVP here or email events@bawsi.org for more information.
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Want to make a difference while having fun? Join us in bringing play and leadership to girls from under-resourced neighborhoods and children with disabilities.
Email volunteer@bawsi.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities or come visit a playground!
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A Full-Circle Moment at
Bay FC Women’s Empowerment Game
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On March 21, Bay FC will host its Women’s Empowerment Match at PayPal Park, honoring the 25th anniversary of the 2001 championship team of the Bay Area CyberRays. After the league folded, CyberRays General Manager Marlene Bjornsrud joined soccer legends Brandi Chastain and Julie Foudy to found BAWSI.
BAWSI high school players will participate in a pre-game panel presented by PG&E with Bay FC CEO Stacy Johns and representatives from PG&E and Telemundo 48 & NBC Bay Area, while BAWSI Girls from local elementary and middle schools will be in the stands cheering on their home team. BAWSI will also be honored on the field, creating a powerful full-circle moment celebrating the legacy and future of women’s sports in the Bay Area. ⚽💜🧡
| | Join us for a fun and inspiring evening celebrating BAWSI athletes and the Bay Area women’s sports community that makes the magic happen! | | |
Friday, May 1, 2026
Tickets can be purchased here.
Interested in sponsorship?
Email events@bawsi.org
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BAWSI is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (federal tax ID #55-0897084)
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