University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Young Tar Heel fans are invited to join the North Carolina women's sports teams for 2026 UNC National Girls & Women in Sports Day, an annual event to highlight women's athletics at Carolina, brought to you by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and Carolina Athletics. The NGWSD celebration is set for February 22nd from 10-11:30 p.m. at the Bill Koman Practice Complex on the UNC campus.
The day's event is intended for girls and boys pre-K through eighth grade. There is no charge to participate and everyone (including parents/guardians) who registers in advance will receive a complimentary ticket to the UNC women's basketball game against Pitt that day at 12:00 p.m. at nearby Carmichael Arena.
All participants must complete an activity release form, which can be downloaded HERE.
Building on its commitment to support youth mental health, connectivity and resiliency, Blue Cross NC encourages participation in sports and an active lifestyle that supports physical and mental well-being. By partnering with youth, parents and community leaders like Carolina Athletics, Blue Cross NC believes there is opportunity to help reduce stigmas associated with mental health for young people in sports.
The NGWSD event includes mini-clinics with each sport, giving kids the opportunity to try out a variety of skills in a fun environment that's appropriate for youths of all ages. The majority of the 15 UNC women's varsity teams – cross country, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, swimming & diving, track & field and volleyball – will be represented at the event.
For more information, you can visit uncngwsd@gmail.com or e-mail www.goheels.com
Information about check-in and parking will be emailed to registrants in advance of the event.