Girls Health In Wisconsin

The Journal Sentinel reported this story on a study by Alverno College on the state of high school girls in Wisconsin, in terms of education and health issues. One particular quote stood out:

Another mystery that emerged from the report relates to girls' health. They watch less television than their male counterparts, but report falling below recommended levels of physical activity.

"They're not exactly couch potatoes, but what is it? Are they texting on their phones?" O'Brien said. "We want interpretation from girls who are living it."

Our community, i.e. rugby in Wisconsin, offers high school girls something unique. It is an opportunity for a girl to become fully involved in a sport, even if she has not been participating and playing it since she was 3 years old. This provides an opportunity for everyone from star athletes who are burnt out on another sport to girls who just never found thier niche. The Wisconsin rugby community should be proud of its efforts and should recognize that what we do is more than just a shot at a winning a sports competition, but an opportunity to help young women thrive.

The full report is available on the Wisconsin Women's Council website.