University of North Carolina Athletics
Tar Heels Celebrate National Girls And Women In Sports Day
February 3, 2021 | General
February 3, 2021, marks the 35th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day. 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. We invite you to safely celebrate NGWSD in your community and we look forward to celebrating in the future.
But over time, it's evolved into an event to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, the positive influence of sports participation and the continuing struggle for equality for women in sports. North Carolina has done its part to promote those messages, hosting its own celebration of NGWSD each of the last eight years. Last year's event was held on Jan. 19, with more than 1,000 people congregating at the indoor practice facility to learn from UNC's female student-athletes about their respective sports. During a 90-minute session, members of the women's basketball, cross country, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, track and field, and volleyball teams demonstrated various aspects of their sports at individual stations set up throughout the massive facility. The only Tar Heel women's team unable to participate was tennis, which was competing in Las Vegas.
While this year, we are unable to meet in person, we celebrate the rich history and tradition of women's athletic success at the University of North Carolina.
It's 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 & 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!
— UNC Tar Heels (@GoHeels) February 3, 2021
We're proud of the outstanding tradition and impact that our women's teams and their student-athletes have created in Chapel Hill 🐏#GoHeels x #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/ZjJlSHDDOJ
It's 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 & 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!
— Carolina Gymnastics (@uncgymnastics) February 3, 2021
We like the think we have some pretty special women around here. 🤸♀️#GoHeels x #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/xlishOnP0W
𝐶𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐺𝑖𝑟𝑙𝑠 & 𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝐷𝑎𝑦
— Carolina Softball (@UNCSoftball) February 3, 2021
We're thankful for everyone who has paved the way for us on and off the field. 🐏💙#GoHeels • #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/jNfd49QMN1
𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙨 & 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮
— Carolina Volleyball (@UNCVolleyball) February 3, 2021
We're thankful for everyone who has paved the way for us on and off the court. 🐏💙#GoHeels • #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/Lyg9YuCBBH
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Today we CELEBRATE all of the girls and women who play, and work in sports! #NGWSD #InPursuit #GoHeels pic.twitter.com/DRoYMPdfRJ
— Carolina Women's Basketball (@uncwbb) February 3, 2021
Talking sports journeys and advice for young athletes in a special National Girls & Women in Sports Day edition of Tar Heel Talks w/ host @nataliedbode featuring ⤵️
— UNC Tar Heels (@GoHeels) February 3, 2021
🏑 @UNCFieldHockey Kiersten Thomassey
🚣♀️ @UNCRowing Katie McMahon
🥎 @UNCSoftball Skyler Brooks#GoHeels x #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/s7A9d1D7U0
