SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – January 24, 2008 – Springfield College will host National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, February 9.

On that day, girls in Grades 3 through 8 are invited to attend clinics at Springfield College involving the following sports and activities – softball, lacrosse, swimming & diving, soccer, and indoor wall-climbing. Softball coach Kathy Mangano (see photo below), and women's lacrosse coach Katie Hawke -- both Springfield head coaches -- will be on hand throughout the festivities.

In addition, during lunch hour, girls are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch and eat with SPIRIT, Springfield College’s mascot.

Right after lunch, at 1 pm, everyone is invited to attend the women’s gymnastics meet in Blake Arena, (PE Complex) featuring Springfield and Rhode Island College.

ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS IS FREE!!!!!!!!

Please register in advance. Call Amy Pare at 413-748-3756 or visit www.spfldcol.edu/athletics. Please see and read carefully the attached registration forms above.

Here is the schedule for Saturday, February 9, in Blake Arena, P.E. Complex, 263 Alden Street, Springfield, Mass. 01109.

8:30 – 8:50 am --- Registration in the PE Complex (Blake Arena) Lobby.
9:00 – 12:00 pm – Girls, Grades 3-8, invited to attend softball, lacrosse, swimming/diving, soccer, and wall-climbing clinics – Dana Gym, P.E. Complex.

12:15 – 1:00 pm –Brown bag it with SPIRIT, the Springfield College mascot. 1:00 pm -- – Cheer on Springfield’s women’s gymnastics team versus RIC in Blake Arena (includes an autograph session after the meet).

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!!!!!!!!

published: 01/24/2008