Colleges Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day with Clinics, Events

Mount Holyoke College celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a successful event that tripled participation from the previous year, hosting clinics for children aged 5-13 across various sports, including basketball, volleyball, and rowing. The event aimed to expose young athletes to different sports while allowing them to interact with college athletes, fostering inspiration and fun. Similar celebrations took place at other institutions, including the University of Northern Colorado, which hosted a clinic for kids alongside a women's basketball game, and Saint Mary's College, where young athletes learned from varsity coaches and athletes. These events emphasized the importance of sports in empowering girls and women, highlighting the positive impact sports can have on personal development and future opportunities. Coaches and organizers across these events echoed the sentiment that early exposure to sports can lead to lifelong engagement and confidence in young women. The collective efforts aimed to encourage participation in sports among girls and foster a supportive community around women in athletics.