A "New" Sister Sports Talk Show Team, The Sport Maverickstm Present a Special Series: Women's Sports Foundation: "Debunking The Myth That Women And Girls Are Not Supposed To Participate In Fitness and Sports"
On Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 8:00pm(EST) and 5:00pm(Pacific) on voiceamerica network (voiceamerica.com) Sport Mavericks' Talk Show Host, Ida Muorie and Eleanor "Momma Starks" welcomes Dr. Donna Lopiano, CEO of Women's Sports Foundation,(The Voice of Women Sports Worldwide); and Libby Riddles, pioneer sportswomen and the first women to win The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (1985) to discuss the benefits of women and girls participating in sports. Donna and Libby will also discuss the progress that we have made since the passage of Title IX, and why moms, dads and the family should do more.
Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) March 29, 2005 - "GoGirlGo," "GoGetFit," "Dad's and
Daugthers," "Mother's Across America" are only some of the leadership programs
that are offered through Women's Sports Foundation.
Women's Sports
Foundation, founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King. The Women's Sports Foundation
is a national charitable educational organization seeking to advance the lives
of girl's and women through sports and physical activity. The Foundation's
Participation, Education, Advocacy, Research and Leadership programs are made
possible by gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations. The Foundation
is located in Nassau County, New York.
Donna Lopiano, CEO
According to
The Sporting News, Dr. Lopiano is listed as one of "The 100 Most Influential
People In Sports." Donna received her Bachelor's degree from Southern
Connecticut State University and her Master's and doctoral degrees from the
University of Southern California. She has been a college coach for men's and
women's volleyball, and women's basketball and doftball. In addition, Donna
previously served as the University of Texas Director of Women's Athletics for
17 years, and was the President of the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
for Women. She is currently a member of the United States Olympic Committee
Executive Board.
Libby Riddles, Pioneer Musher, Author and
Speaker
"Libby" is a legend of her own time, and a past recipient of the
Women's Sports Foundation's "Sportswomen of the Year Award." Libby's historical
win in a traditional male sporting event redefined the tenacity and endurance
ability of women competing in male dominated sports. Libby is a regular guest
speaker on the Princess Cruises To Alaska, and is an author of several books on
dog sled racing and the frontiers of Alaska. She is an inspiration and a mentor
to Junior Mushers and Female Mushers as well.
About The Show
Sport
Mavericks Hosts, Ida Muorie and Eleanor Starks will discuss the structure,
mission and vision of Women's Sports Foundation. The hosts will also discuss
programs, services, advocacy, community outreach, scholarships and award
available to members and women participating in sports. We will also hear about
how sports participation can provide emotional, social, health and financial
benefits as well.
About Sport Maverickstm
"Sport Mavericks" Internet
Sport Talk Show brings education and athleticism together to level the playing
field in sports by advocating self-help and empowerment to parents of athletes.
The show presents "real life" experiences and solutions that educates the
general public about an athletes "true" lifestyle, by presenting role models in
sports, that are making major contributions to their communities and society at
large.
Host/Executive Producer, Ida R. Muorie is a Sports Advocate and
Consultant. Muorie is also the former Chaplain and Educational Director of the
University of Florida Gator Parent Association (GPA). Muorie continues to
deliver her Pro-Ready Financial Playbooktm to Junior and Senior College Athletes
in preparation for life after graduation. In addition, Muorie consult sport
professionals on draft related issues and collegiate sports process from the
"Family Perspective."
Co-Host, Eleanor "Momma Starks" is the mother of
Max Starks, OT for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a member of the NFL Mother's
Association. In the past, Starks was the President of the Gator Parent
Association and during her tenure pioneered "The Family Perspective In College
Sports - Through Parent Associations."
Sport Mavericks can be heard
"Live" on Tuesdays, at 8:00pm(EST); 7:00pm(Central) and 5:00pm(Pacific) on www.voiceamerica.com. Listeners are encouraged to call in with
their questions or comments at 888-335-5204. Sport Mavericks replays 12 hours
later in the AM. All previous shows are archived on www.voiceamerica.com
Speakers Available
Ida Muorie
and Eleanor Starks, Host are available as speakers for parent associations and
professional organizations. Please call IRM Productions for details at
941-228-4288.
Sponsors Wanted
Sport Maverickstm will soon be releasing
our "Women In Sports Series," and their "Fifteen Pro-Ready Impact Principles" on
satellite radio soon. If you are interested in being a sponsor please call IRM
Productions at 941-228-4288.
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