Do the T9 Countdown – Day 4: Show Off Those Battle Scars!

Countdown to Title IX Anniversary

Day 4: Show Off Those Battle Scars!

Former athletes, surgery sufferers, and daredevils of the world rejoice!  Today is the day to show off scarred knees, elbows, chins, shins – you name it!  If you’ve earned yourself a battle scar, we want to see it and hear the story behind it. In the words of Katy, whose well-loved knees you see below:

 


Ode to some well-used knees…

At age 13 it all began,
for an active girl who ran and ran.

 2 ACLs, a meniscus tear or two,
she didn’t cry or whine boo-hoo.

State HS basketball titles and DII ball,
took a few more surgeries, after all.

 6 hard years of rugby next were up,
even to London for the Nations Cup!

Today it’s boats, boards, and bikes,
anything active that she likes!

 The battle wounds and scars you see,
just tell the tale, don’t you agree?

 

 

Sure, they might be a bit unsightly to some, but if you ask us, plates, cadaver parts, and pins only help to make you a little more bionic so you can keep you doing what you love.  Share a picture and/or your story and you could win a Limited Edition Power of 9 Tee and Title Nine Water Bottle.  So come one, come all, to the showing of the scars that prove you’ve jumped, fallen, and gotten right back up. Don’t wait, get entered>

 

Countdown to Title IX Anniversary - Prizes

*Prize awarded based on availability. A substitute prize of equal or greater value may be awarded.

Title Nine - 40 Years
40 years ago Congress signed landmark legislation, Title IX, attacking the gender divide in sports. Today that divide has been virtually erased. In 1972, only 30,000 girls participated in high school sports. Today it’s over 3,000,000!! Because many of us here at Title Nine, including our founder, were there in the early years, we think there’s a lot to celebrate this year.

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Do the T9 Countdown – Day 3: Show Us Your Team

Title IX Anniversary Countdown

Day 3: Show Us Your Team!

Admit it – you couldn’t have gotten where you are today without a little help along the way.  Be it family or friends, teammates, teachers or pets we’ve all had someone who’s backed us up and kept us going when all we wanted to do was get cozy with Ben & Jerry.  You can’t thank them enough, so here’s your chance to show them off!

T9 Challenge - What's Your Team?

The Payoff: Love ‘em or hate ‘em (sometimes both), your team has picked you up, pushed you forward, and made you a better you.  And we want to hear about ‘em!  Share your story and/or photo below and you could win a Limited Edition Power of 9 Tee and Title Nine Water Bottle.  Remember, a team is a team, no matter what form it may take, so brag about Fido, your knitting group, or your roller derby girls.  They’ve earned it! Don’t wait, get entered>

Countdown to Title IX Anniversary - Prizes

*Prize awarded based on availability. A substitute prize of equal or greater value may be awarded.

Title Nine - 40 Years

40 years ago Congress signed landmark legislation, Title IX, attacking the gender divide in sports. Today that divide has been virtually erased. In 1972, only 30,000 girls participated in high school sports. Today it’s over 3,000,000!! Because many of us here at Title Nine, including our founder, were there in the early years, we think there’s a lot to celebrate this year.

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Do the T9 Countdown – Day 2: Comfort Zone

40 Years of Title IX

Day 2: What’s your new comfort zone?

We all know it’s easy to sidle up to what’s easy, but what have you done lately to push yourself to the next level?   Have you been running two miles instead of one?  Are you biking the whole trail instead of half?  Can you hold that headstand without the wall behind ya?  Whatever it is, we want to know about your new comfort zone. How are you challenging yourself to be your best self? 

Title Nine takes on the Ragnar Race Title Nine takes on the Ragnar Race T9ers Pushing Beyong the Comfort Zone

T9’s formula for pushing beyond our comfort zone:
Push, Recover, Celebrate!

The Payoff: If you still need that extra boost to pick up the pace, use us as an excuse!  There could be a great prize if you do.  Share your story and/or a photo of how you’ve made a former challenge your new norm and you could win a limited edition Power of 9 Tee and Title Nine water bottle.  Remember, any improvement counts as long as you’re pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.  As always, we give extra points for keeping it Title Nine. Don’t wait, get entered>

Countdown to Title IX Anniversary - Prizes

* Prize awarded based on availability –a substitute prize of equal or greater value may be awarded.

Title Nine - 40 Years
40 years ago Congress signed landmark legislation, Title IX, attacking the gender divide in sports. Today that divide has been virtually erased. In 1972, only 30,000 girls participated in high school sports. Today it’s over 3,000,000!! Because many of us here at Title Nine, including our founder, were there in the early years, we think there’s a lot to celebrate this year.

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Do the T9 Countdown – Day 1: Wall Sit

Countdown to Title IX Anniversary

Day 1: Show Us Your Best Wall Sit!

Oh, we know they burn, but this time, you could get a prize for your pain.

The Challenge:  We want to see what you can do, so take a picture of yourself doing a perfect wall sit and hold it for as long as you possibly can.  Then post your picture and/or your time and get entered to win!

T9ers do a wall sit!

Check us out!  We’ve got our wall sit dialed in – Don’t forget your form!
90 degree angles in your legs and no hands on the knees are key


The Payoff: One winner will be selected to receive a limited edition Power of 9 Tee of her choice and a Title Nine water bottle.  Keep in mind, there will be points for location, creativity, and keeping it Title IX. So get sittin’ and show us what those legs can do! Don’t wait, get entered>

Countdown to Title IX Anniversary - Prizes

*Prize awarded based on availability. A substitute prize of equal or greater value may be awarded.

Title Nine - 40 Years
40 years ago Congress signed landmark legislation, Title IX, attacking the gender divide in sports. Today that divide has been virtually erased. In 1972, only 30,000 girls participated in high school sports. Today it’s over 3,000,000!! Because many of us here at Title Nine, including our founder, were there in the early years, we think there’s a lot to celebrate this year.

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Inspiration from India

We were recently contacted by Rashimi, a woman in India who helps run an after school organization that focuses on fitness; a combination of field hockey and Crossfit. She asked if Title Nine would help by donating some sports bras. Sports bras? We know all about those!

Shortly after the sports bras were sent, we received an email from Rashimi, not only thanking us, but sharing the athletic pursuits of these inspiring gals. We at T9 found these photos very inspiring and of course wanted to pass the inspiration on to you.

Pinki (holding the light bar) is the under 14 state champion in the 100 meters and long jump.

Jyoti hopes to play hockey in college next year.

The team!

Meet Sunita Mummy. She is part of the staff who has taken up Crossfit. She wore pants and t-shirt for the first time in her life about two months ago. She managed to do Crossfit in traditional Indian clothes for a few months before taking the plunge into western dress (only for exercise). She, in particular, loves her bra!

The next time I try to get out of a workout, especially when I use the excuse that I don’t have the right clothes (yes, I do that) I am going to channel Sunita Mummy. No more excuses!

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