NATIONAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY
Around the country, National Girls and Women in Sports Day is recognized by schools, organizations, and teams during the first week of February.
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Athletics play an important role in girls' lives. Besides helping to establish a routine for a healthy, active lifestyle, sports build confidence, leadership skills, and the ability to work with a team.
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But there is so much more to participating in sports. Women who participated in sports in school are more likely to graduate from college. According to an EY study, women increase their odds of landing leadership positions when they have a background in athletics.
Girls develop lifelong valuable relationships during their sports careers, too. It's not just serious business.
It also doesn't matter the sport. Whether girls choose to be a part of the volleyball team or prefer to aim for par or better in golf, the health, leadership, and academic benefits develop with each one.
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HOW TO OBSERVE GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY
Support women and girls in sports.
Share stories about female athletes.
Don't miss the Daily Word Search Puzzle!
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Encourage a female athlete, coach or mentor.
Share how sports influenced your life.
Participate in women's sports.
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For more information visit Women Sports Foundation.
Share how sports influenced your life. Use #GirlsAndWomenInSportsDay to share on social media.
You can also learn more about the women who led the way in 6 Women From Sports History.
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NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY HISTORY
On February 4, 1987, President Ronald Reagan declared the first National Women in Sports Day in recognition of the history of women's athletics. It also recognized the progress made by the Title IX amendment passed in 1972.
