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WPS Father's Day Promotion

7/1/09 - This promotion has now ended. Thanks to everybody who sent in submissions. Winners will be announced HERE on Friday, July 17th.

Christine Brennan

Christine Brennan shares her Father's Day story.

Before Title IX became a law, I had my own personal Title IX in my father, Jim Brennan. When most girls in the 1960s were being told that they couldn't play sports, my father was throwing a baseball with me on summer nights and telling me I could do anything I wanted to do. He was taking me to University of Toledo and Michigan football games, to Toledo Mud Hens and Detroit Tigers baseball games. He was teaching me how to play golf, and taking me and my younger siblings -- not his buddies -- to play 18 holes with him on Sunday afternoons. He also taught me how to appreciate and love watching sports. This is why, years later, I enjoyed inviting him to the Olympics, to the Rose Bowl, to our last visit to Tiger Stadium. Just returning the favor, so to speak.

Read a passage from Christine Brennan's tribute to her father from her book, A Father, a Daughter, A Journey through Sports.

--Christine Brennan, USA Today columnist, ABC News and NPR commentator, best-selling author

YOU’RE ALREADY DAD’S BIGGEST FAN

Tell us Why and Win!

The month of June marks a time for celebration of Dad’s everywhere. Since he’s worked so hard for you this year, WPS is giving you a chance to win a gift for Dad he’ll never forget. In 250 words or less, simply tell us why your dad deserves to be treated to a world-class weekend with WPS. Email your entries to mydad@womensprosoccer.com, plus include a photo or video clip and your story could be featured in this special section of Fan Corner. PRIZES! The most-deserving entry, as determined by a panel of judges, will win a VIP Trip Package for Two to either the WPS Championship Match or WPS All-Star Game. The Game you take Dad to is your choice! Plus, three first prize winners will receive an autographed WPS/PUMA Official jersey signed by your favorite WPS Team. SUBMISSION
Entries will be judged on creativity, organization and how well the story draws the reader in and keeps their attention. Submit your entry now to mydad@womensprosoccer.com.
In order to qualify for the Grand Prize Trip Package, make sure your submission includes:
• 250 words or less Essay
• Your full name
• Email address
• Date of birth
• Physical mailing

And remember, if you send along a photo or video of you and your dad, your story could be featured right here on this special section of Fan Corner! Entries are only accepting during the month of June, so log on and submit your essay TODAY!

Click here to read the Official Rules

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Old Sportsman Saw Way Before Title IX, by Christine Brennan

Reprinted with permission
USA Today, May 17, 2001


Old Sportsman Saw Way Before Title IX

We often hear these days about how it all began, this women’s sports craze, or movement, or revolution, call it what you will. Conventional wisdom says it started with the passage of Title IX in 1972, followed by Billie jean King’s victory over Bobby Riggs in1973.

But I knew things were stirring even earlier than that.

I knew it because the first women’s sports advocate I met was a man. I do… Continue

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In honor of Father's Day, the Red Stars players share about their relatioship with their dads.

NATALIE SPILGER

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FC Gold Pride Father's Day Tribute

Since Father's Day is just around the corner, the FC Gold Pride players took the time to share why their dads are so special to them.

RACHEL BUEHLER

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At 10:03am on July 15, 2009, WPS said…
We received so many submissions that winners are being notified this week! As soon as they accept, the names will be announced on this page! Thanks!
At 2:14pm on July 14, 2009, Katie said…
when will this be announced?? the rules say the 13th but its the 14th and i havent seen anything???
 
 
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