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"Does New Tech Mean More Comfort?"
Check out this new video discussing the science behind sports bras. We are doing this for girls ages 8 to 17 years old. Please check out Dragonwing girlgear. Girls can be in every shape and size from AA to DDD and more. We are working to make sure their bras fit well so they can focus on the skill building fun of sports and not worry about their changing bodies, discomfort from bad fit, or bras malfunctioning.
Summer Fencing
Hi! I’m Julia, a Dragonwing ambassador. My summers have been known to be very busy, and this coming summer is no exception. I start by going to Dallas, Texas, for fencing summer nationals, where I will be fencing in four events. Each event is long and tiring, so I am lucky that they are each two days apart.
To help me survive the exhausting events, I wear my light, breathable Dragonwing clothes that keep me comfortable and performing my best. In Dallas, any time I don’t spend competing will be spent rehabilitating my knee injury or resting.
After Dallas, I have three days at home until I go to Massachusetts for a month for a journalism program and then a marine biology program, two of my favorite subjects. Lastly, I’ll be going to Poland for ten days for a fencing program with many fencers who belong to the same fencing club as me. There, we will do more intense training after a month-long break, and I will have my Dragonwing clothes to keep me cool and comfortable.
In a previous blog post, I talked about my knee injury and my “Road to Recovery.” It took nearly a year, but I am now back to training and competing as much as I ever did. However, I will have to continue physical therapy in order to keep training as frequently and intensively as I can.
Surprise Surgery & Another Recovery
April was one of the most surprisingly crazy months for me yet. Earlier in the month, I was at a climbing competition doing just fine and trying my hardest. But when the comp ended and my mom and I were driving home, I got a big headache, felt horrible, and started to throw up. I had lots of pain, especially on the right side of my stomach.
Sudden and unbearable pain on the right side made me think "appendicitis," which made me feel even worse. Shortly after we got home, my parents decided I needed to go right to the Emergency Room. Everyone was super worried. I was in too much pain to get into the car, so my dad called an ambulance, both for the speed and because I'd get pain medication as soon as possible. At the hospital, I waited for five hours and couldn't eat or drink anything, which was difficult since I'd just finished a competition. After an ultrasound and CT, the doctors decided to transfer me to the Children's Hospital so I could have surgery. Yes, that's right -- surgery -- but not on my appendix. They'd found a cyst on my ovary that was basically "exploding." Three small incisions were needed to fix everything.
I'm happy to say the surgery was successful, and I stayed in the hospital for three days. It took a while to be able to walk without being nauseated, but finally I regained my strength and was discharged!
It was a rough couple of weeks not being able to climb while I recuperated. If you've been following my blog, you know this isn't my first recuperation. I've missed most of the important training for regionals, which are coming up on May 14. I'm going to have to work my butt off to rebuild my endurance and strength in the next two weeks. I'm looking on the bright side and telling myself I'll be able to compete in regionals unlike last season.
In other news, school is almost out -- only 4 weeks left! I really hope the summer will pass without any injuries!
I'm happy to say the surgery was successful, and I stayed in the hospital for three days. It took a while to be able to walk without being nauseated, but finally I regained my strength and was discharged!
It was a rough couple of weeks not being able to climb while I recuperated. If you've been following my blog, you know this isn't my first recuperation. I've missed most of the important training for regionals, which are coming up on May 14. I'm going to have to work my butt off to rebuild my endurance and strength in the next two weeks. I'm looking on the bright side and telling myself I'll be able to compete in regionals unlike last season.
In other news, school is almost out -- only 4 weeks left! I really hope the summer will pass without any injuries!
Recovering from a Climbing Concussion
I celebrated my 14th birthday in December by doing a mock regionals and our gym's first ever lock-in. Those were great, but, hands down, this has been one of the hardest months for me.
On December 7th, I went to climbing class with a great attitude considering it was the last push before regionals. Our coaches decided to have us on ropes. My friend Iza and I were partners, and she was leading a tricky route. When she was at the third clip going for a small crimp, she fell. The heel of her foot whammed into my head, but fortunately I was still able to catch her.
Not being able to compete because of a concussion was tough, but my teammates and coaches were awesome!
At first we laughed and giggled, after five minutes, I found myself sitting on the bench, feeling very lethargic and sleepy and holding an ice pack on my head. My coach Tim made a great call and recommended my mother pick me up and take me to the emergency room. I was dizzy and very slow walking on our way in to the ER. As soon as we explained my injury was from rock climbing, the medical team took it a bit more seriously and ran me through some tests, balancing and remembering numbers.
As soon as they said I had a mild concussion, tears started pouring down my face. I knew what was going to happen - that I'd have to miss regionals. I knew in the back of my mind I wouldn't be able to compete, but I didn't want to let it come true.
I stayed home from school for three days. I needed the rest, but I was very sad even thinking about climbing. I'd spent the whole season working up to this one competition, and now it was all wasted. On Wednesday, I went to climbing class because it's a team sport. It was hard being in the background watching everybody else climb. Again my amazing coaches helped me get through this hard time and put positive thoughts in my head.
By Friday, I was sadly still having headaches and made the call to not compete on Saturday. I attended the event and watched my teammates compete. They did an amazing job!
I was back to normal the next week and was cleared by my doctor to start lightly climbing again. Now it is winter break, and it feels great to relax and enjoy winter here in Colorado. I wish all Dragonwing girls happy holidays and a wonderful start to the New Year.
Not being able to compete because of a concussion was tough, but my teammates and coaches were awesome!Girls Leggings & Bras Gift Bundle
We've got the perfect gift for the athletic girl on your gift list: a three-piece bundle of our best-selling athletic wear for girls -- and a great deal for you! 
The perfect cold weather bundle for your sports girl: a pair of our Chill Weight Leggings and two (2) of your favorite just-for-girls sports bras -- all for $100 (a savings of up to $19)! Our CHILL WEIGHT LEGGINGS FOR GIRLS are the perfect fit for cool days and evenings. Practical in design - soft, snug, and designed just for girls -- these workout leggings can be worn alone or as a base layer. Teen, tween, and young girls love how these leggings fit and feel. Available in black or black with azure blue. DRAGONWING GIRLS SPORTS BRAS <The Racer, Mesh Racer, Keyhole, Half-Tee Sports Top, or new School to Sport Bra> provide comfort, style, and just the right amount of coverage and support.
The perfect cold weather bundle for your sports girl: a pair of our Chill Weight Leggings and two (2) of your favorite just-for-girls sports bras -- all for $100 (a savings of up to $19)! Our CHILL WEIGHT LEGGINGS FOR GIRLS are the perfect fit for cool days and evenings. Practical in design - soft, snug, and designed just for girls -- these workout leggings can be worn alone or as a base layer. Teen, tween, and young girls love how these leggings fit and feel. Available in black or black with azure blue. DRAGONWING GIRLS SPORTS BRAS <The Racer, Mesh Racer, Keyhole, Half-Tee Sports Top, or new School to Sport Bra> provide comfort, style, and just the right amount of coverage and support.
The most common comment from girls about their Dragonwing sports bra? "It was so comfortable I didn't even know I had it on!"
Cyber Monday Savings on Cold Weather girlgear
With December right around the corner, we've got a super Cyber Monday special for athletic girls everywhere. Buy a pair of our Chill Weight Capri Leggings for girls (available in black or black/azure) and get 50% off a Fitted Long-Sleeve Top (white, black, or azure blue).
Put both in your cart and use Promo Code CHILL50 at checkout.Don't delay! Colder weather is on its way -- and these savings are only available through Tuesday, December 1, 2015.
Girls Sports Bras for a Cause
We've been amazed by the response to our request for donations of sports bras for girls in India who are part of Goals for Girls' initiative.
But we're just blown away by the efforts of Zoe, a 12-year old, soccer-loving girl from New York state, who took our idea and ran with it. As part of her bat mitzvah preparation, she's collected nearly 100 clean, gently-used sports bras already and is aiming even higher!
The girls' varsity soccer teams of the Fayetteville-Manlius and the Jamesville-Dewitt schools (NY) donated 76 gently-used sports bras to Goals for Girls, helping needy girls stay active. Inspired by Dragonwing girlgear, the donation drive was the project of 12-year-old Zoe C.
We pleased to introduce you to this girl-empowering girl:
How did you hear about the Dragonwing campaign to collect bras for Goals for Girls?
I read about the Dragonwing campaign in Real Simple magazine and thought it would be a great mitzvah project. My Mom and I did some online research and came up with the idea of "Bras for a Cause."
Why did you choose sports bra donations as your bat mitzvah project?
I love soccer, and I want to help other girls stay in the game and not have to stop playing because they don't have the right equipment. Donating a sports bra is something that's really simple that all girls and women can help with. It doesn't involve people spending money; they just have to look through their own drawers.
My grandparents recently traveled to India and we studied India in school, so when I saw that Goals for Girls' next trip was to India, I was even more excited to help.
What's your goal of how many sports bras you'll collect?
At first, my goal was to collect 100 bras, but I've already reached 76 by asking the girls' soccer teams from my area. Now I'm hoping to get at least 200. I've four women's college soccer teams respond to my email request and agree to help me. So now 100 seems too easy.
What sports do you play? What do you like about playing sports?
I play soccer and basketball, and I'm going to try volleyball soon.
I love soccer because I love being part of a team and working together. I like that it's fast paced and things can change quickly. I also love that you get to be aggressive.
The girls' varsity soccer teams of the Fayetteville-Manlius and the Jamesville-Dewitt schools (NY) donated 76 gently-used sports bras to Goals for Girls, helping needy girls stay active. Inspired by Dragonwing girlgear, the donation drive was the project of 12-year-old Zoe C.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
If you'd like to donate, send your clean, gently-used sports bra(s) -- any size, brand, or color -- to:Goals for Girls/Dragonwing girlgear 510 Meadowmont Village Circle, #188 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Rock Climbing through the Holidays
Hello Dragonwing girls!
I hope all of you are having a great school year and that Halloween was fun. It seems like a long time ago now!
This year, I dressed up as a tomato, by stuffing pillows in a big red shirt then putting on a green headband. Here I am with a few friends.
My rock climbing gym also put on a special Halloween comp for the youth programs. I was glad to place 2nd! The best costumes were worn by some kids who dressed up as our coaches.
I’m already looking forward to the next ABS regional championship, which is being hosted by USA Climbing on December 12.
I will happily be participating for my second year in this special competition and sporting my Dragonwing girlgear. Since this will be my second year in this competition, I think I will be more prepared and more confident in my climbing. I also think I'll be mentally prepared with techniques my coaches taught us like smiling, ways to read the problem, spending time more efficiently, and breathing.
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving holiday and break! I’ll be back in December!
Girls Long Sleeve Shirt...Thumbholes!
In her review on MomTrends, teen soccer girl Logan raved about her Chill Weight long sleeve fitted shirt.
Our Chill Weight long sleeve athletic shirt is available in Azure Blue, Black, and White.
I already have two tops that I wear under my soccer jersey on cold days, but the Dragonwing Chill Weight top is going to jump to the front of the line every single time. It’s warm and soft, made of the same material as the leggings. It has a panel on the wrist of each sleeve to wipe sweaty foreheads or running noses, and (drumroll please…) it has thumbholes! These clothes fit and suit me to a “T” and have all the little details that make a big difference.
Our Chill Weight long sleeve athletic shirt is available in Azure Blue, Black, and White.
Teen Review of Racer Sports Bra
We're thrilled with the recent review by Mom Trends of our Racer Sports Bra for Girls, Chill Weight long sleeve top and spandex leggings for girls. Logan, the soccer-playing, 8th grader intern who wrote the review, captured the essence and mission of Dragonwing.
Here's what Logan wrote about our best-selling sports bra:
Dragonwing girlgear is a a tween and teen girls athletic wear brand that’s embarking on a mission to change how girls play sports. Here’s the deal–Dragonwing girlgear wants girls to be able to concentrate on their sports without worrying about adjusting their sports bra or tugging down their shorts.Since Logan's review covers three of our products, I'll include each one in a separate blog post. First up, our Racer girls sports bra.
Here's what Logan wrote about our best-selling sports bra:
I love the material the Racer sports bra was made of. It’s soft, snug, and oh-so-stretchy. The dragonfly design on the back is really cute, and the long length combined with the wide band means that it stays in place without digging into your skin. I normally don’t wear a sports bra anytime I don’t have to, but I want to wear this everywhere. The clothes are made just for girls’ bodies, and they’re all age appropriate. By that I mean, none of the bras are padded or lacy, and everything is snug, but not tight. All the clothes have flat seams and tags so there’s no rubbing or discomfort.Stay tuned. Our super soft and comfortable Chill Weight leggings for girls are next!
"Ridiculously Comfortable" Leggings for Girls
MomTrends (aka trend-spotting blogger and CEO Nicole Feliciano) gave a sneak peek on Instagram of its upcoming review of Dragonwing. We LOVE this photo of our Chill Weight leggings and fitted long-sleeve top.
But what I love even more is that the reviewer - and model - is an 8th grade girl who's doing an internship with MomTrends. Now THAT's girl empowerment! Her Instagram comment:
"Just wanted to say how much I love these clothes. They're ridiculously comfortable!!"
Our Girls Leggings Sold Out in 2 Weeks!
Last year at this time, we sold out our Chill Weight leggings in just two weeks! As the temperatures continue to drop, now is the time to try our Chill Weight Collection of leggings and tops. 
We've restocked our shelves with leggings for girls -- regular and capri length -- in black and black/azure and with our long-sleeve fitted tops in three colors (black, azure, and white). Key features:
We've restocked our shelves with leggings for girls -- regular and capri length -- in black and black/azure and with our long-sleeve fitted tops in three colors (black, azure, and white). Key features:
- Moisture-wicking fabric keeps you feeling dry.
- Brushed inner layer is soft against your skin and keeps you warm and cozy.
- Four-way stretch fabric means not too tight and a wedgie-free fit.
- Fabric made from recycled plastic bottles - good for the environment and for you!