PROPOSAL ON WOMENS AMATEUR ATHLETIC FEDERATION

The 1920s were, therefore, a defining time for women sports. Women’s Amateur Athletic Federation was, therefore, a product of the struggles of women to participate in sports and have their achievements recognized. The organization was formed in 1926. 2 The primary objective of WAAF is to support women athletes in Canada and to recognize their often overlooked achievements. 3 The organization also aims to develop a culture of appreciation in the Canadian society, for the accomplishments of female athletes throughout the history of Canadian sports. " Journal of Sport History 21, no. Philip, White and Kevin Young, eds. Sport and gender in Canada. Oxford University Press, 1999. John, Vincent Charles Imwold, Vandra Masemann, and James T. Nelson, Mariah Burton. Are we winning yet?: How women are changing sports and sports are changing women.