Carolina to host National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebration
The free event includes mini-clinics in a variety of sports, and registration earns each participant a free ticket to a women’s basketball game.
Editor’s note: The National Girls & Women in Sports Day has been postponed to Sunday, Feb. 22. All registrations will roll over to the new event, and tickets will be valid for the Tar Heel women’s basketball game against Pitt that day. The event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Bill Koman Practice Complex. Find more information on GoHeels.
Young Tar Heel fans are invited to join the 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 12-1:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Bill Koman Practice Complex.
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 Carolina women’s basketball game against Syracuse that day at 2 p.m. at nearby Carmichael Arena.
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 Tar Heel 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 email uncngwsd@gmail.com or visit the Go Heels website.
Information about check-in and parking will be emailed to registrants in advance of the event.
