When I am not hosting my own sporting events, I love to media sponsor our women’s events including this one by Julie B. Hughes, Founder of the Run to Write Club Summer Sessions.

The first Summer Session, open to all women in the Greater Central New York Region, will be on Wednesday, July 17th starting at the Freedom of Espresso in Fayetteville. From there we run or walk for up to 30 minutes and then return to the cafe for writing and beverages. There is no cost to participate. Everyone pays for their beverage.

Did you know, that many accomplished writers understand a fundamental truth that aspiring writers often overlook: the actual act of writing is not the most challenging part. The real hurdle is finding the motivation and discipline to sit down and begin writing. Steven Pressfield calls this "Resistance" - the internal forces hindering our creativity. This insight resonated deeply with Julie B. Hughes, which is why she leads the Run to Write Club.

By joining together, we can find strength and accountability to confront the internal barriers that can obstruct our writing practice. You will meet some great women in the process.

To learn more or to register, visit this link.

NOTE: The August Write and Run event takes place out of Liverpool, New York Freedom of Espresso in the Village of Liverpool with the run/walk in Onondaga Lake Park on August 14th, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., so mark your calendar to go to both if you can.

Why not try a new sport in 2024 - or maybe two or three? Join Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham as she adds to her "I'm trying every sport there is" list and have some fun, fitness, and up-your-risk-level, all while networking and creating bonds with other women who are in business and sports.

EVENT:

Experience an invigorating, meditative yoga experience in the snow-covered pines with Lynne Boucher of Yoga Revolution. Dress warm, come ready to play, and enjoy a once-a-year Nature Center tradition!

Winter is the most beautiful season at the nature center, and it provides a perfect setting to center and rejuvenate your body and mind. Come join Lynne Boucher from Yoga Revolution on Sunday, February 5th, and gift yourself an invigorating, meditative yoga experience in the snow-covered pines. There's nothing like it!

The 60-minute session will focus on standing poses, and will begin indoors if weather requires.

Dress warm, come ready to play, and enjoy a once-a-year Nature Center tradition. We have only 8 spots in her 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. session. We have you signing in 15 minutes early and staying 30 minutes afterwards to network and bond and exchange business cards.

Make sure you claim your spot by paying and signing up today. We will send you more information and details - including payment amount as soon as we have it.

For your information:

RMSC Cumming Nature Center. Founded almost 50 years ago by the Rochester Museum & Science Center, this 900-acre environmental education facility brings top-tier nature education and experiences to the Finger Lakes Region. While people come to the nature center for the 15 miles of trails, visitors center, and unique year-round events and programming, there's something about the magic of these woods that draws them back again and again.

The cost is $29. Reservations must be made on our website at Women TIES Events! See you in the snow and pines.

Yoga has been around for awhile and offers peace, relaxation, fitness, and mental health benefits to the women who practice it. As Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham invites more women to try different sports with her while networking with the other women who attend, suggestions included horse yoga, goat yoga, and SUP Yoga. With the warmer weather approaching, Women TIES and its Women's Athletic Network have chosen a SUP Yoga Class.

Take your love of the outdoors into a new realm of discover, challenge and playfulness as we float and pose! This multi-level class offers options for beginners to experienced yogis in a supportive and fun environment.

The class will be taught by Rochester woman entrepreneur Lynn Boucher of Yoga Revolution and be held at Bay Creek Paddling Center in Irondequoit Bay. The class runs from 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. After the class is over, we'll make a decision about going to K2Brewery for a drink or someplace for dinner. Bring your business cards, athletic spirit, and love for the water and trying a new sport with you.

We have paid for 6 spots which will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. SO MAKE YOUR RSVPS today! We might be able to add 2 more spots if we have the interest.

Note: In light of inclement weather being moderate to heavy rain, lightening, thunder or very wavy conditions, we will pick another date in the future. We won't know that until two hours prior to the event.

SPONSOR: If you would like to sponsor this event, we offer a lot of pre-event marketing, day of event connections, and post-event marketing. Contact our office for information.

Parasailing is one of the adventure sports Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham has yet to try so she is inviting other women to join her on this adventure.

The event will take place on Saturday, July 15th in Lake George, NY. In order to book the event, we need to see who is interested in it so we can call and start the booking. If you have any interest in joining us, please register and we will send you details.

The cost will run between $100-$130 and will include parasailing, snacks, beverages, and networking.

To get a count to secure a date and time, please register your name and interest at this link: Women TIES Events

Yoga has been around for awhile and offers peace, relaxation, fitness, and mental health benefits to the women who practice it. As Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham invites more women to try different sports with her while networking with the other women who attend, suggestions included horse yoga, goat yoga, and SUP Yoga. With the warmer weather approaching, Women TIES and its Women's Athletic Network have chosen a SUP Yoga Class.

Take your love of the outdoors into a new realm of discover, challenge and playfulness as we float and pose! This multi-level class offers options for beginners to experienced yogis in a supportive and fun environment.

The class will be taught by Rochester woman entrepreneur Lynn Boucher of Yoga Revolution and be held at Bay Creek Paddling Center in Irondequoit Bay. The class runs from 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. After the class is over, we'll make a decision about going to K2Brewery for a drink or someplace for dinner. Bring your business cards, athletic spirit, and love for the water and trying a new sport with you.

We have paid for 6 spots which will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. SO MAKE YOUR RSVPS today! We might be able to add 2 more spots if we have the interest.

Note: In light of inclement weather being moderate to heavy rain, lightening, thunder or very wavy conditions, we will pick another date in the future. We won't know that until two hours prior to the event.

SPONSOR: If you would like to sponsor this event, we offer a lot of pre-event marketing, day of event connections, and post-event marketing. Contact our office for information.

Rugby was originally a men’s sport and women’s rugby has become popular more recently. These days, women’s rugby is gaining a higher profile thanks to International tournaments’ exposure and financial investment.

The growth in popularity among women attracted women in both developed and emerging nations, being the fastest-growing sport in the world with over 500,000 new players joining every year globally.  The game remains an amateur, minority sport but a fast-growing one played in over 80 countries worldwide. It is estimated that by 2026, 40% of the total number of players will be female! Do you want to be one of them?

Join Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham at Uticuse Hellbenders Rugby (a women’s team) located in Syracuse for an evening practice to get a feel for the game. If you love it, you can always return and play with them on a weekly basis.

The club bridged the cities of Utica and Syracuse since 2008 and grew the team from a rag-tag group of diverse individuals, former rugby players, and newly interested ones alike to a State-Ranked Competitive Rugby Club.

Both their captains and coach will be on hand to help us with drills and cater the first practice to our experience level! So you have nothing to lose but a fun night of trying a new sport, which you might just want to try again.

Grab a girlfriend and join Tracy and her cousin Paige Amidon, a former SU Rugby player for a night of rucking, mauling, and scrumming!

We’ll network after the practice with a drink or two at Chelsea’s Restaurant. Part of the cost includes Tracy bringing water bottles and snacks for our attendees.  Let’s go Ruck!  

Please register on the Women TIES website so we can send you information at: www.womenties.com or www.womensathleticnetwork.com by 5/22/23.

Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham, Founder of Women TIES and the Women's Athletic Network, with her lifetime goal to try every sport once, is inviting women to join her on her latest athletic and networking event for women who have always wanted to "try" a Triathlon. Join her with the RIT Running and Multisport Club for a thrilling Try-a-Tri event on March 26, 2023 at the RIT Gordon Field House.

This will be just the tip of the Triathlon iceberg since participants get to test their endurance and push themselves to new limits as they swim, bike, and run for 15 minutes each with a 5-minute transition period in between each activity. This is perfect for all skill levels and a way to test yourself. Compete against other participants and see how far you go as the event is scored based on distances covered. Proceeds benefit the RIT Running and Multisport Club and the nonprofit organization ROCovery.

Registration is digital. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Must register by March 5, 2023 to guarantee a t-shirt with participation. To secure your place, please register by March 5th on the website at https://campusgroups.rit.edu/feeds?type=event&type_id=2035826&tab=details
then, register on our website so we know you are joining Tracy on this lifetime sport so she can meet you and create the networking opportunities for any women who attend. There is a $10 cost for the Women TIES group networking portion of the event, plus promotion on you and your business for joining her prior and after the event so make sure to register and pay the Women TIES fee at www.womenties.com

Come on, let's do this together while supporting a worthy Rochester based organization. As my favorite pin states, "Make Your Life a Great Story" and as my friend Kathrine Switzer says, "Life is for participating in, not spectating."

February 1st is National Women and Girls Day in Sports as designated by the Women's Sports Foundation started by Billie Jean King. We are going to do something that day - ski, snowshoe or walk depending on the weather.

The WAN cross country ski event with Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham for Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville, New York..

You never know when the snow will be flying or when we will have enough of it, so we are going ahead and planning a Women’s Athletic Network Cross Country Ski event with Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham for Friday, February 3, 2023 at Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville, New York.

If you have your own Cross Country Skis bring them along and get your ticket at the entrance gate to park. Come inside their Welcome Building and meet Tracy and others in there and set out for the 3-mile lake loop. We'll finish off the event with networking inside where Tracy will buy you some coffee, hot chocolate, Gatorade, water and a few snacks.

You must register on the Women’s Athletic Network or Women TIES websites at www.womensathleticnetwork.com or www.womenties.com..

The price of $25 for Women TIES members or $30 for non-members (not including any rentals) includes the networking sales list, experience, and beverages/snacks. Plus your parking fee. Just bring your ticket inside to Tracy when you arrive.

Note: Beaver Lake Nature Center does not rent skis at this location. And if by chance there is no snow, we can hike the trail instead or try out snow shoes which we can rent there.

Come on! Join the Women's Athletic Network for this "cool" outside event to kick-off 2023.

NOTE: We are looking for a sponsor for this event so if you are into skiing and want a very personal experience marketing your company to other women, contact Women TIES for details. The sponsorship also includes pre-event marketing on social media and on the Women TIES Marketing platforms.

Join Women’s Sports Foundation for the next Town Hall in our Title IX 50th Anniversary series, Women Coaches & Leaders: Title IX's Impact & Future Promise, on November 29. Together with Women Leaders in College Sports, the Women's Sports Foundation has gathered advocates and leaders to discuss the effect Title IX has had on women coaches and leaders, and strategies and actionable steps on how to get and keep more women in the leadership and coaching pipeline.

Did you know that in the 50 years since Title IX's passage, the percentage of women in collegiate coaching roles has declined? In the 1970-71 academic year, 90% of all head coaches for women's college teams were women. In 2021, women held only 41% of head coach positions in women's NCAA sports. Furthermore, BIPOC women continue to be underrepresented in decision making positions with 7% of head coaches of women's teams in the NCAA and only 4% of athletic directors in the NCAA.

Don't miss out on this important conversation about the coaching and leadership gaps and opportunities. Sign up now for this important discussion!

Register at this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lLQeNyLrTVeFdz619a8lRg?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=0f1868d8-e8fa-486d-b2d0-585d8d56833d

Women TIES has always loved inspiring college age girls in career aspirations whenever we are asked. This phenomenal athletic, networking and career focused event to help Keuka College female sports teams is a perfect opportunity for all women in business to participate in.

The Women's Athletic Network, a division of Women TIES, has planned on November 12, 2022, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to not only learn the game of field hockey with the women's field hockey team at Keuka College but also network with them afterwards, answering career questions to help them. This is a win-win situation if there ever was one.

Sports not only bring women entrepreneur, female business owners, and women in business together but gathers college athletes to teach us and then learn from us. We need all hands-on deck for this one even if you aren't a sporty woman.

Details:
10 a.m. - Arrive for Field Hockey Lesson and eventually scrimmage with the Women's Field Hockey Team.
12 p.m. - Snacks, Drinks and networking to follow, with Career Question and Answer period with the women's field hockey team and perhaps other Keuka College female athletes.
1 p.m. - End of event

The event is rain or shine because we are all tough females. If by chance it is lightening, we will go to an inside space to learn the sport.

Part of this ticket price is a donation to the Keuka College Women's Field Hockey team for their needs.

Thank you to Erika Profenno, Women’s Field Hockey Coach, Julie Darling, a Mohawk Valley woman in business and her niece Kristen Despins, a Keuka College Field Hockey player for helping to give us this great opportunity.

Register online to secure you spot and pay - Women TIES website - and we'll send further details about parking, clothes, food/drink, etc. BUT until then, please, please invite some other women you know to join us for this really unique event!

Calling all women who want to leave their curling irons behind and partake in the athletic ice event of curling, a favorite event at the last Winter Olympics.

In her pursuit to try every sport once in her lifetime, Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham, Founder of the Women's Athletic Network and Women TIES, LCC along with at least 7 other regional women will learn how to Curl and then compete in a game against each other (we need 8 participants total). She has found women who participate in these athletic or adventure sports, bond and network in stronger ways which helps grow business and personal "ties."

The Women's Athletic Network and Women TIES "Curling Our Way Towards New Dynamic Bonds" will take place on Saturday, October 22nd from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Utica Curling Club, 8300 Clark Mills Rd, Whitesboro, NY 13492. At this cool experience women entrepreneurs will work on celebrating team dynamics, how to manage people, and test their skills on the ice, all while having fun. It is a two-hour ice adventure only made for the warm, yet icy-hearted and shrewd, women entrepreneurs.

The event includes the 2-hour instruction, beverages and snacks, an unforgettable experience networking with new regional women in business, and possibly a lunch afterwards at a restaurant close by (we will all determine this after the event is over if we want to network even more). All participants must provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19 to the Utica Curling Club.

The Monday following the event, as you go to curl your hair for your next business outing, you might think of curling differently, have new team skills, and the business cards of new women you met in your pink pocketbook.

Make your official reservation and pay the fee at http://www.womenties.com/events.cfm

NOTE: We are looking for a "cool" sponsor for this program so let us know if you are "game" to have us promote your name before, during and after the event to our vast marketing platform. Call or email the office for more details.