WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Penn College's Athletic Department hosted its inaugural Women's in Sports Day Clinic Saturday. Twelve student-athletes from soccer, volleyball and basketball instructed 24 local elementary-aged girls in their respective sports. Each girl had the opportunity to participate in all three sports.

"The three separate clinics were a great way to introduce these young girls to sports, or reinforce their desire and skill in a sport they already play," Penn College Assistant Director of Athletics and event organizer, Matt Blymier said. "I was pleased with the turnout and I am very appreciative of our student-athletes for taking the time to lend a hand."

Saturday's event was the first in what is expected to be an annual tradition at Penn College.

About National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) 
NGWSD began in 1987 as a day to remember Olympic volleyball player, Flo Hyman, for her athletic achievements and her promoting 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 become a day to acknowledge the past accomplishments of female athletes, recognize current sports achievements, the positive influence of sports participation, and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports. 

Since its inception, NGWSD has been celebrated annually in all 50 states with community-based events, award ceremonies, and activities honoring the achievements of female athletes and encouraging participation of girls and women in sports. NGWSD is organized by the members of the National Girls & Women in Sports Day Coalition. Women's Sports Foundation Founder Billie Jean King and Past Women's Sports Foundation Presidents Donna de Varona, Nancy Hogshead-Makar, Jessica Mendoza, Aimee Mullins and Dominique Dawes are among the champion women athletes that have contributed to the annual NGWSD activities alongside the Coalition organizations.