HISTORY OF
THE COLORADO COACHES
OF GIRLS
SPORTS (CCGS)
“I really had one goal, to help young women become better
individuals, and I thought I could do that best through coaching. I
thought if young women could be winners in sports, they could be winners
in life. I felt the young women had as much right to have competitive
athletics as the young men.”
Ruby Miller, Hall of Fame Inductee, 1979.
The
Colorado Women’s Coaches Association (CWCA) held its first meeting on
April 23, 1970. There were 34 women teacher/coaches in attendance. In
1982, the name was changed to the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports (CCGS).
The objective of providing equitable athletic programs for girls in high
school is the same today as it was back in 1970.
CCGS’ goals are to:
1. Provide equal representation for the female
athletes in the state of Colorado;
2. Provide statewide communication to all
middle, junior, and senior high school
coaches involved in girls athletics;
3. Communicate Title IX interpretations through
meetings with the Colorado Associations of
School Boards;
4. Provide additional state-sanctioned playoffs
for senior girls.
CCGS has sponsored the CCGS All-State Games since 1978, currently
including basketball (1978), volleyball (1978), and softball (1986).
CCGS has also established the CCGS Hall of Fame honoring dedicated and
committed individuals who have been instrumental in the development of
girls athletics in the state of Colorado. In addition, CCGS provides
representation to the Colorado High School Activities Association and
the State Games Committee. |
