The Ministry of Sports is proud to announce that: She's Got Game initiative hits ambitious fundraising goal of $2.5 million Set in 2018.
At the annual She's Got Game Gala held on Saturday, February 24, the Department of Athletics announced that a total of $2,520,613 was raised to advance gender equality and women in sports. she has gamethe first and largest campaign of its kind in Canada.
Over the past six years, She's Got Game has supported 550 student-athletes with She's Got Game scholarships. In addition to funding, Athletics introduced equal pay policy changes, supported the hiring of two new female coaches, and now boasts an all-female coaching staff for the university's women's teams.
As a result, She's Got Game made significant strides toward achieving gender balance in U of G sports and advanced the university's goals of transforming the university through indigenization and equity, diversity and inclusion. Our Time: University of Guelph Strategic Plan 2022-27. She's Got Game was a pioneering program for gender equality and inspired similar campaigns locally and at other universities.
Achieving this monumental fundraising goal would not have been possible without the dedicated support of students, faculty, staff, and alumni across the university. With 1,370 unique donors contributing to this initiative and supporters establishing over 51 named scholarships for female student-athletes, we are committed to creating equal opportunities for women in sports. is a true testament to community effort.
Whether you attend Gryphon Domino's Pizza Day, participate in She's Got Game Basketball or Hockey Day, purchase a ticket to the She's Got Game Gala, or donate directly to this initiative, you're a female college student-athlete. It is indispensable for the support of G.
“We cannot express our gratitude enough to all the donors who have come forward to support this effort,” said Director of Athletics Scott McRoberts. “It is a strong statement of support for our women’s program and our student-athletes that so many people have stepped forward and helped us achieve this milestone in six years.”
The university is also a major supporter of this goal, with Dr. Charlotte Yates pledging $225,000 over three years to the initiative in 2018 when she was president. This year, current provost and vice provost (academic) Dr. Gwen Chapman will renew the gift for $50,000 for each of the next five years, for a total of $250,000.
“The hard work and generosity of many people has made this remarkable achievement possible,” said Dr. Charlotte Yates, U of G President and Vice-Chancellor. “By investing in Gryphons, we contribute to our goal of transforming college sports through equity and inclusion. Given our rich history of powerful women who have made a difference on and off the field; We deeply appreciate the importance of this initiative.”
While this goal has been achieved and significant progress has been made, the She's Got Game journey is far from over. The Athletics Department will continue to build on the strong foundation of work over the past six years to attract the best student-athletes and promote gender equality on and off campus.
If you are interested in donating, please contact Chris Moulton. cmoulton@uogueelph.ca Or donate online at shesgotgame.ca.
