The Badge Archive

Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Outside the Mirror badge requirements.

Info Needed: Beauty isn’t the same everywhere or every time. Beauty standards are shaped by society, media, and trends, but they don’t define genuine beauty. Different cultures and moments in history have their own standards and being yourself is always beautiful. Watching women’s sports to see that true beauty is found in strength, confidence, and teamwork, not just appearances or social trends

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Items Needed:

• Technology to stream or screen a sporting event.
• (Optional) Space with a large monitor or projector.
• (Optional) Paper and pencils for jotting notes or reflections.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–30 min):

1. Watch part of a women’s sporting event together (15–20 min).
   • Choose a sport scouts enjoy. It can be live, recorded, or highlight clips.
   • Focus on any level: youth, college, professional, or Olympic.
   • (Optional) Let scouts snack or cheer as they watch.
2. Reflect and discuss as a group (5–10 min).
   • Ask scouts what qualities stood out during the game (e.g. focus, teamwork, confidence).
   • Talk about how these qualities show real beauty beyond appearance.
   • (Optional) Scouts can write down one trait they admire and how it connects to authenticity.

Video Suggestions

Here’s a list of women’s sports events and highlight videos that are easy to stream or watch in short segments. These are great for leaders who may be new to sports or want something engaging and age-appropriate for middle schoolers:

Basketball

• WNBA All-Star Game Highlights – Fast-paced, exciting plays from top women’s basketball players.
• Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun – Features rising stars like Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston.

Soccer

• France vs. Germany – UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Highlights – Great example of international competition and teamwork.
• U.S. Women’s National Team Highlights – Includes clips from past World Cups and Olympic matches.

Tennis

• Venus Williams Match Highlights – A short, inspiring look at one of the sport’s legends.
• Wimbledon 2025 Women’s Final – Iga Świątek’s powerful performance.

Volleyball

• Girls’ U19 World Championship Match – Croatia vs. Mexico – High-energy and easy to follow.

Softball

• Texas vs. Oklahoma – Women’s College World Series Highlights – Great example of teamwork and perseverance.

Multi-Sport or Mixed Highlights

• Craziest Moments in Women’s Sports – Fun, fast-paced compilation with a mix of sports.
• Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women’s Sport – Full documentary (can be watched in segments).