WASHINGTON – American University Athletics is worked up to as soon as once more have fun National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) with a free postgame clinic on Saturday, February 7, following the 1 p.m. girls’s basketball recreation towards Navy.

Youth in attendance are invited onto the Bender Arena court docket for hands-on expertise classes led by a variety of AU varsity packages — usually together with basketball, area hockey, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, and members of the cheer and dance groups. Kids of all ages can be taught new expertise and meet AU student-athletes. The clinic is free with a recreation ticket, and members are inspired to put on athletic sneakers.

“We’re proud to continue this tradition in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day,” mentioned Deputy Athletics Director Katie Benoit. “Sports can shape confidence and resilience, foster teamwork, and inspire young girls and women to pursue their goals. This event is a special opportunity for our student-athletes to share their passion and give back to the community.”

Purchase tickets to the basketball recreation in advance on-line for simply $7 by utilizing the code “NGWSD26” at checkout by clicking here. Call (202) 885-2617 for extra data.

All members are additionally requested to register and fill out a waiver previous to the clinic, which might be discovered HERE.

2025 NGWSD Video

2025 NGWSD Photo Gallery

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About National Girls and Women in Sports Day

NGWSD is well known in all states with community-based occasions, award ceremonies, & actions honoring the achievements & encouraging participation of women & girls in sports activities.  NGWSD started in 1987 as a day to recollect Olympian volleyball participant Flo Hyman for her athletic achievements & her work to guarantee equality for girls’s sports activities.


 





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