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National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) will be celebrated for the 34th year on February 5th, 2020. This celebration, which is hosted by the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), first began in 1987 in Washington, D.C. as a day to recognize women’s sports. The WSF website writes that the first NGWSD “united premiere organizations and elite female athletes to bring national attention to the promise of girls and women in sports.” Since the initial celebration, NGWSD has evolved to encompass inspiring “girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power.” NGWSD hopes to demonstrate how athletics can foster valuable life skills in girls and women. It also “honors the achievements of female athletes, coaches and leaders.” Perhaps most significantly, NGWSD promotes gender equity. 

Throughout the week of February 3rd - February 8th, É«ÀÇÉçÇø will join the WSF in their mission to “Lead Her Forward” by hosting the National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration. The week-long celebration is packed with events that recognize, honor and encourage female athletes. Visit  or read below to learn about all of the events at É«ÀÇÉçÇø!

Monday, February 3rd - Pizza with the Pros: Women Executives Leading the Philly Sports Scene, 6 p.m., Bozorth Hall - King Auditorium. This panel discussion will feature four standout women in sports leadership:

• Aileen Dagrosa, Senior VP, General Counsel for the Philadelphia Eagles
• Cynthia Weiss, VP of Marketing for NBC Sports Philadelphia
• Molly Arbogast, Founder & CEO of POV Sports Marketing
• Bonnie Clark, VP of Communications for the Philadelphia Phillies

Listen to these women discuss their experiences in the industry while enjoying pizza. Refreshments will be served at 5:30; the panel will begin at 6:00. This event is sponsored by the Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact and the Center for Responsible Leadership. 

Tuesday, February 4th - Voices in Sports: Steph McCaffrey, former US Women’s National Team Soccer Player, 6 p.m., Bozorth Hall - King Auditorium. Come hear Steph McCaffrey, former soccer player for the US Women’s National Team and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Boston Breakers and Chicago Red Stars, discuss finding empowerment in the face of hardship and the opportunities and challenges within women’s sports. McCaffrey currently runs Hidden Gems, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to bringing soccer to girls in low income areas, and is studying to earn her MBA in Finance and Social Impact. This event is sponsored by The Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact.

Wednesday, February 5th - Women’s Axe Throwing Event: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Primitive Axe (located at 618 Delsea Drive, Glassboro). Come out to Primitive Axe for a night of axe throwing! Registration for this event is FREE and is limited to the first 30 participants to sign up. . The deadline to register is February 3rd. This event is sponsored by É«ÀÇÉçÇø Campus Recreation.

Friday, February 7th - Walk Like a Prof: 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., É«ÀÇÉçÇø Campus Recreation Center Indoor Track. Come take a quick stroll around the indoor track while getting to know colleagues from other departments and learning some healthy living tips from a Fitness Center staff member. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Please register prior to the event here. This event is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and É«ÀÇÉçÇø Campus Recreation.

Saturday, February 8th - Sports Clinic for Girls: Lead Her Forward, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Esbjornson Gym. This sports clinic is a FREE event for girls ages 7-13. It includes instruction in various sports skills from female É«ÀÇÉçÇø athletes, admission to the 1:00 p.m. women’s basketball game, and more! To register for this event contact É«ÀÇÉçÇø Athletics. This event is sponsored by É«ÀÇÉçÇø Athletics.

Saturday, February 8th - Women’s Basketball Game vs. Montclair State University, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Esbjornson Gym. Cheer on É«ÀÇÉçÇø Women’s Basketball as they take on Montclair State! This game will feature pregame and halftime contests and recognition of all female athletes. Admission: free for all É«ÀÇÉçÇø students with a valid ID and employees who hold regular season athletic passes, $5 for general admission, $3 for children, senior citizens, and visiting college students with an ID. Children under 3 get free admission. Youth groups of 10 or more will be admitted for free with one paid adult per five youth members. This event is sponsored by É«ÀÇÉçÇø Athletics.

Come out and enjoy these events and celebrate women and girls in sports! É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration is sponsored by the Women’s and Gender Studies Department alongside the Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Athletics, the Rec Center, Strategic Planning and Management, and the SJICR Multicultural Center.