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May 2017
Sports Market Business Strategy – Morgan Hill, CA
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TEAM SPORT PARTICIPATION BY GENDER
Examining the breakdown between male and female participants provides opportunities to identify trends
and room for growth within certain sports. Table 6-4 compares the percentage of male and female
participants across team sports from 2009-2014.
A number of team sports saw a substantial increase in female participation during the five year observation
period. Specifically, Ice Hockey (10 percent increase), Ultimate Frisbee (8 percent increase), Paintball (8
percent increase), Roller Hockey (8 percent increase), and Beach Volleyball (6 percent increase). The highest
rate of growth for male participation occurred in Cheerleading (12 percent increase) and Swimming (6 percent
increase).
Table 6-4
Team Sport Participation Rate by Gender (2009 vs. 2014)
Male
Female
Male
Female
Ice Hockey
85%
15%
75%
25%
Ultimate Frisbee
73%
27%
65%
35%
Paintball
81%
19%
73%
27%
Roller Hockey
78%
22%
71%
29%
Field Hockey
63%
37%
57%
44%
Football (Flag)
84%
16%
78%
22%
Football (Tackle)
94%
6%
88%
12%
Volleyball (Beach)
61%
40%
55%
45%
Lacrosse
71%
29%
66%
34%
Softball (Fast Pitch)
45%
55%
40%
60%
Volleyball (Grass)
55%
45%
50%
50%
Wrestling
84%
16%
80%
20%
Basketball
77%
23%
73%
27%
Footall (Touch)
87%
13%
83%
17%
Baseball
84%
16%
81%
19%
Volleyball (Court)
43%
57%
41%
60%
Soccer (Indoor)
63%
37%
62%
39%
Softball (Slow Pitch)
62%
38%
61%
39%
Rugby
71%
29%
70%
30%
Gymnastics
28%
72%
29%
71%
Soccer (Outdoor)
63%
37%
64%
36%
Track & Field
60%
40%
61%
39%
Swimming on a Team *
41%
60%
46%
54%
Cheerleading
13%
87%
25%
75%
Source: SFIA, Johnson Consulting
2009
2014
Sport