NJCAA Celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day
#NJCAA4NGWSD Tool Kit
NGWSD Communications Kit 2021
Charlotte, NC – For the fourth consecutive year, the NJCAA will celebrate the 35th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day, a day that recognizes the accomplishments of girls and women nationwide while promoting equality in sports. On Wednesday, February 3, the association and its member colleges will celebrate past, present, and future females that have helped shape the NJCAA's history and what it stands for today.
"I'm excited to join with others across the nation in celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day," stated Molly Simons, NJCAA Vice President for Championships, Governance & Membership. "As the first association to establish a women's division in collegiate athletics, the NJCAA has led the way for many females to pursue their athletic and academic goals. I've seen first-hand the empowerment sports provide not only by building successful college students, but also translating the skills learned on- and off- the field into confident women leaders in life after sports."
Member colleges, student-athletes, and fans are encouraged to take to social media throughout the day Wednesday, using the hashtag Tweet #NJCAA4NGWSD to highlight the past and present success of female student-athletes throughout the association. Members can also utilize the NJCAA4NGWSD Tool Kit as they share initiatives, stories, and events that highlight and promote inspiring females and student-athletes.
To see a recap from the NJCAA's National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebration from 2020: National Girls & Women in Sports Day recap
For more information on National Girls & Women in Sports Day and how you can get involved, visit: National Girls & Women in Sports Day 2021
For more information how you can get involved, contact media@njcaa.org
About National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD)
February 3, 2021, marks the 35th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). Every year, this celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. This year, with the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize the importance of staying mentally and physically healthy during challenging times. Whether virtual or other, we invite you to safely celebrate NGWSD in your community and to join the Women's Sports Foundation as we Lead Her Forward in 2021.
