She's Got Game

Department of Athletics Officially Launches the She’s Got Game Initiative

CLOSING IN ON $1MILLION RAISED

Gryphon Athletics have celebrated female student-athletes at the She’s Got Game Gala for the last three years. This year She’s Got Game has evolved to encompass more than a single event in February – it is officially a movement.

In October, the Department of Athletics launched the She’s Got Game initiative. Built on three pillars – engagement, policy and fundraising – the initiative provides the foundation for GryphonAthletics in its quest to encourage women in sport and help them acquire the tools necessary to succeed both on and off the field of play.

“The University of Guelph has a long history of offering a thriving women’s athletics program,” said Director of Athletics Scott McRoberts. “She’s Got Game is the next step in continuing and building on that legacy that was created by so many amazing women, who were influential athletes, coaches, or staff members over the decades.”

The ultimate financial goal of She’s Got Game is to raise $2.5-million, which will be used to support the Guelph Gryphons female athletics program and the development of young athletes so that they succeed in all areas.

More than $900,000 has been raised to date. From partnerships with local businesses like Domino’s Pizza, Planet Bean and One Tooth Clothing, the initiative has brought the community together.

The first ever Gryphon Domino’s Pizza Day was held on Feb. 5, with money raised going to She’sGot Game. Customers from all over the community had the opportunity to pick up a large pizza and Domino’s generously donated $4 back from every pizza sold to the She’s Got Game fund. And Guelph came up big. In the 12-hour window, Domino’s served up an incredible 625 pizzas, resulting in a total of $2,500 going to support Gryphon women’s athletic scholarships.

Visit www.shesgotgame.ca for more information on the initiative.