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Garden City, N.Y. – Adelphi University student-athletes from the Panthers women's sports team hosted nearly 40 girls ages 6-12 for a day of fitness and fun in celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday. In the spirit of the National Association of Girls and Women in Sport, the successful event helped honor the achievements and encourage participation of women in sports.
 
Participating kids followed their favorite Panthers through activity stations that included fitness, games and sports instruction. The cheerleading team decked out the young Adelphi fans with black and gold face paint, and the dance team taught the kids a special dance routine that they performed during halftime of the women's basketball game. All participants received a free Adelphi t-shirt and were treated to lunch on campus.
 
"I think its an important day for female athletes to be able to share their love for their sport with younger girls," said Emily Dorko, president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and senior on the volleyball and softball teams. "All of the teams bring a lot of energy to the day and try and make it really enjoyable for all that attend. It makes me and my team feel good because we know for the brief amount of time that we spend with the girls, we are affecting them in a good way. I am appreciative of the fact that everyone gives 100 percent when we do things like this and look forward to continuing the tradition in the future."
 
NGWSD is celebrated in all 50 states with community-based events, award ceremonies, and activities honoring the achievements and encouraging participation of girls and women in sports.

NGWSD began in 1987 as a day to remember Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman for her athletic achievements and her work to assure 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 evolved into a day to acknowledge the past and recognize current sports achievements, the positive influence of sports participation, and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports.