Cal Club has a yearly Ladies Only School. All instructors are women. Any
men that show up are allowed to work course and be pit crew only. No
comments to their significant other allowed. This was started by our female
chariman at the time to encourage a number of women who had said they felt
intimidated at regular events and at times by their sig other. The school is
usually the Saturday before a regular championship event and I believe we
give free entry to the lady and the guy who brought her for the
championship. I think the first one drew 10-12 and now is in the 20-30
range. It doesn't hurt that we have a number of female National Champions
here either.
Rick Brown
FP 240Z
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Poorboy <bitterrootprop@nidlink.com>
To: team.net <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 9:36 AM
Subject: Female participation help
> Hi list ,
> I am looking over the past participation of the female drivers
> in our club. The numbers seemed to be very low probably
> around 4% to 5% per event. I feel we should be around 10%
> to 15% and growing at this time.
>
> What are most of the other clubs percentages and how are you
> drawing more females to your events ? Any help with this would
> be helpful.
>
> Ladies I hope you don't take offense to this post . I am truly trying
> to open up the club to all and not single out others. Any ladies out
> there who have things that would make them feel more comfortable
> at an autocross event please let me know.
>
> In the pass we have offered free admission to any competitor who
> brought along a female to compete. This has only helped on the event
> day only and most do not return to other events.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
> ASNW
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