Support Us Button Widget

Madison women’s sports are on fire

There are plenty of local sports opportunities to support and participate in.

The UW-Madison women's hockey team, in full uniform, during the National Anthem on the ice.JPG

UW-Madison has a dozen varsity sports for women including hockey. | Photo by 608today

Tomorrow is National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a day that honors the achievements of girls and women in sports and acknowledges the power of sports to unlock limitless potential.

According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, by the age of 14, girls are dropping out of sports at twice the rate of boys. In high school, girls have 1.3 million fewer opportunities to play sports than boys.

Luckily, Madison is rich with sports opportunities to support and participate in.

To support:

To participate in:

More from 608today
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 11 places to play golf around Madison are sure to make for a good round.
Check out these 14 yoga opportunities around Madison which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
Prepare for fall weather in Madison with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Madison, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
Football season is upon us, and we have the need-to-know info about the Badgers + how to make the most out of game days.
Here’s what makes Madison a great sports city.
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up some gyms and fitness offerings around Madison.
Consider these our Hollywood signs.