STANDISH, ME – Saint Joseph’s College will host a National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) clinic at the Harold Alfond Center on Saturday, February 9th between the hours of 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM.
Female athletes from the Saint Joseph’s soccer, field hockey, volleyball, cross country, track, basketball, softball, lacrosse and cheerleading teams will provide skill instruction and fun activities in each sport. Girls will learn foundations in sports and have fun while learning a wide variety of skills. Admittance is free for all attendees.
Monks merchandise will be given out during the games and raffles will also be held throughout the afternoon. Girls grades K-5 are welcome to attend and registration begins 30 minutes prior to the start of the clinic in the lobby of the Alfond Center.
Later that evening, Saint Joseph’s will host a “Kids Night Out” event, which starts at 5:30 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. The event, open to children ages 7-13, features games, movies, swimming, rock climbing, arts & crafts and sports. The cost for attending is $12 per child and $6 for each additional child from the same family.
On-site registration on the evening of the event only - no pre-registration required or phone calls necessary - and concessions will be available.
Saint Joseph’s has hosted a NGWSD event in each of the last six years. Last winter’s clinic was the largest turnout, as 65 girls attended the event at the Alfond Center. Organizers hope to attract even more girls this year.
NGWSD is celebrated in all 50 states with community-based events, award ceremonies, and activities honoring the achievements and encouraging participation of girls and women in sports.
NGWSD began in 1987 as a day to remember Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman for her athletic achievements and her work to assure equality for women's sports. Hyman died of Marfan's Syndrome in 1986 while competing in a volleyball tournament in Japan. Since that time, NGWSD has evolved into a day to acknowledge the past and recognize current sports achievements, the positive influence of sports participation, and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports.
Congress has proclaimed this national day each year since 1987, as it recognizes the progress of girls and women in sports and the benefits that sports and fitness activities can bring to the lives of all girls and women. The Day is organized nationally by the Girl Scouts of the USA, Girls Incorporated, National Association for Girls and Women in Sport, the National Women's Law Center and the Women's Sports Foundation.
WHAT: 2013 Saint Joseph’s National Girls & Women in Sports Day
WHEN: Saturday February 9th 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM FREE!!!!!!!!!!
(Registration begins @ 1:00 PM) No pre-registration required!
WHO: Girls grades K-5
WHERE: Saint Joseph’s College, Alfond Center 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish
CONTACT: Senior Woman Administrator Tiffany Miller-Gagnon, 893-6677 or tgagnon@sjcme.edu
**** Please bring a pair of clean sneakers to wear in the gym! ****
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Saint Joseph's College, founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy, celebrates its Centennial year in 2012 with a theme of "Realize the Promise" – honoring our commitment to educating well-rounded graduates who combine career focus with classic liberal arts studies. A Private, Catholic, primarily residential, coeducational liberal arts institution, Saint Joseph's welcomes students of all ages and all faiths. The campus, located 18 miles northwest of Portland and just two hours from Boston, encompasses 350 acres along the shore of beautiful Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine. Enrollment ranges between 1,000 and 1,100 students annually. Saint Joseph's offers challenging academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, education, nursing and business fields in a value-centered environment.