2008 Patriot League NGWSD Events
Below is a listing of events for all eight of the Patriot League's institutions for the celebrating of National Girl and Women in Sports Day.
The official celebration of NGWSD is February 6, 2008, when thousands of sports educators, coaches, athletic directors, recreation directors, association members, sponsors, students, and parents across the country will show their support of the Day and of this year's theme, "All In!". NGWSD, now in its 22nd year, 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.
| AMERICAN UNIVERSITY | |
| Date | Saturday, Feb. 2 |
| Event | Women's Basketball game vs. Lafayette, 2 p.m. |
| Planned Activities | Female student-athletes will coach and mentor skills related to their sport so that female youths attending the game are exposed to the various strategies, techniques and equipment from the eight women's varsity sports that American sponsors. |
| U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY | |
| Date | Sunday, Feb. 3 |
| Event | Women's Basketball game vs. Bucknell, 1 p.m. |
| Planned Activities | Recognition of women's teams. Post-game autograph session with the women's basketball team. Female faculty/staff halftime exhibition game. Army women's sports timeline on display. Raffle. |
| BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY | |
| Date | Wednesday, Feb. 13 |
| Event | Annual Campus-Wide NGWSD Luncheon |
| Planned Activities | "In Her Own Words" speech given by two student-athletes. Poem readings. Free Takeaways. Bucknell women's athletics slideshow. K.I.C.K.S. monthly award winner presentation. |
| Date | Wednesday, Feb. 13 |
| Event | Women's Basketball game vs. American, 7 p.m. |
| Planned Activities | Girl Scout Night. Children face painting and sign making. Giveaways. Ceremony for women's teams in attendance. K.I.C.K.S. monthly award winners to be introduced to the crowd. Post-game autograph session with two student-athletes from each team. |
| Date | Month of February 2008 |
| Planned Activities | Each in-season women's team will be provided with a care package for one road event. Poster advertising - a personalized poster is made to recognize and promote NGWSD. |
| COLGATE UNIVERSITY | |
| Date | Saturday, Feb. 23 |
| Event | Women's Basketball vs. Bucknell, 2 p.m.; Women's Ice Hockey game vs. Dartmouth, 4 p.m. |
| Planned Activities | Buy one, get one free ticket deal to the women's basketball and women's ice hockey games. Breast Cancer Awareness Day. JJ Jumper mascot appearance. Contests. |
| COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS | |
| Date | Saturday, Feb. 16 |
| Event | Women's Basketball vs. Bucknell, 1 p.m. |
| Planned Activities | Local high school teams and local youth teams invited as guests. Door raffle. Highlighting a local youth team at half time. Promotion of the WBCA's "Think Pink" week. |
| LAFAYETTE COLLEGE | |
| Date | Saturday, Feb. 9 |
| Event | Women's Basketball vs. Holy Cross, 1 p.m. |
| Planned Activities | Representatives from all female teams will meet with girls from the Boys and Girls Club of Easton; food and activities will be provided. NCAA Pack the House promotion. |
| LEHIGH UNIVERSITY | |
| Date | Saturday, Feb. 9 |
| Event | Women's Basketball vs. American, 7 p.m. |
| Planned Activities | Girl Scout Night. NCAA Pack the House promotion. Physical fitness and basketball activities to be held before the game. Q&A session with female student-athletes. Post-game autograph session with the women's basketball team. |
| U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY | |
| Date | Saturday, Feb. 16 |
| Event | Women's Basketball vs. Lafayette, 7 p.m. |
| Planned Activities | Girls 16 and under receive free admission to the game. Post-game autograph session. |
