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| Formation | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Sally Roberts |
| Founded at | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Type | 501(c)3 |
| Headquarters | 1140 Third Street, NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20002 [1] |
Founder and CEO | Sally Roberts |
Chair of the Board of Trustees | Maryann Bruce [2] |
Treasurer | Mara Gubuan [2] |
| Website | wrestlelikeagirl |
Wrestle Like a Girl is a non-profit founded by Olympic wrestler Sally Roberts, focused on empowering girls and women through increasing opportunities in female wrestling. [1]
Wrestle Like a Girl was originally founded in Colorado by Sally Roberts to provide resources for women seeking to wrestle in college. Roberts was a three-time U.S. National Champion, two-time World bronze medal winner, and a veteran of the War in Afghanistan. [3] [2]
Wrestle Like a Girl has petitioned the NCAA to accept female wrestling as a sanctioned college sport. The organization argues that being an NCAA sport would allow female wrestlers to receive scholarships, health insurance, and other benefits currently only available to male wrestlers. [3]
Wrestle Like a Girl directs wrestling camps for girls aged 5 to 18. [2] In 2018, WLAG partnered with UFC fighters Jessica-Rose Clark and Gina Mazany to host a wrestling clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada. [4]
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