The Making of University of Michigan History
Women's Athletic Assoc. formed ...
The Women's Athletic Association sponsored its first competitions in basketball, baseball and tennis in the fall of 1905. Organized the previous spring, the WAA aimed "to promote athletic activities by and to foster a comprehensive recreational program for the women of the University of Michigan." The WAA eventually sponsored inter-class, intramural and club competition in more than twenty sports as well as recreational activities such as horseback riding. "Telegraphic" intercollegiate contests were held in archery, track and other sports. The WAA disbanded in 1970.
Additional Resources
- Finding aid for Women's Athletic Association records
- A Sporting Chance: Women's Athletics at the University of Michigan
- Finding aid for the Dept. of Physical Education for Women records
Photo Source: Dept. of Physical Education for Women (University of Michigan) records, 1878-1972, Box 9. Folder: Basketball