The Penn State Athletics Department is dedicating the week of February 7 to National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The department is celebrating the holiday by recognizing the contributions of women and girls who play sports at all levels.
The department is hosting a series of events to commemorate girls and women in sports. The events will include a kick-off ceremony at the women’s basketball game on January 28th, a women’s hockey game on February 3rd, and a general showcase of women and girls in sports on February 10th. The Kick-Off Ceremony will feature a face painter and balloon artist, while the women’s hockey team will host a game with a variety of events for fans, including a face painter, balloon artist, and caricature artist in the Kids Zone and a postgame skate with the team following the game.
All of Penn State’s women’s sports programs will be involved in the NGWSD celebration. The department is committed to promoting opportunities for girls and women in sports and fitness. The department is also committed to advancing the struggle for equality on the playing field.
The National Girls and Women in Sports Day is an important day to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women and girls who play sports. The day is also a reminder of the need to continue to promote opportunities for girls and women in sports and fitness.
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Story source: Gettysburg Connection News Team