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National Girls &
Women in Sport Day
updated
02/11/2009
Kutztown University
annually recognizes National Girls and Women in Sport Day.
Below is past coverage of these events.
2009 National Girls and Women
in Sport Day Celebration
Keystone Field House -
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Golden Bear student-athletes and coaches from the
athletics teams welcomed first grade girls and boys from area
schools for the event. The KU athletes, coaches and the first graders participated in a number of athletic activities, including
basketball, bowling, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis,
volleyball
and an obstacle course. Following the activities, the athletes hosted the students for lunch.
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Jacquelyn Heimbach, of the KU women's bowling team, shows the young lefty how to hold the bowling ball. |
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Jacquelyn Heimbach watches as the young girl throws the ball down the lane. |
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A young girl prepares to throw the bowling ball down the lane set up at Keystone Field House. |
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A member of the KU swimming team watches as the kids practice their swimming moves. |
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Field Hockey forward Abbey Sheeler explains the drill to the children. |
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A young boy moves to hit the ball at the field hockey station. |
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A young girl attempts to dribble the ball through the course set up for the children. |
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KU's Vivian Melvin, right, high fives teammate Meredith Starr in front of the first graders during basketball drills. |
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KU basketball guard Vivian Melvin explains the next basketball drill to the children. |
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KU women's basketball forward Melissa McQuade watches as the children are in line for dribbling drills. |
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A boy tests his luck at the soccer station, shooting a ball on goal, guarded by women's soccer coach Erik Burstein (not pictured). |
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The first graders mimick the cheerleaders' moves. |
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Women's tennis player Rohini Das watches as a young girl readies to hit a ball back over the net. |
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Women's tennis player Rohini Das preps the first graders to hit the ball with their tennis rackets. |
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Cheerleaders show off their moves infront of Avalanche and a crowd of first graders. |
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A softball player shows the first grader how to throw a softball. |
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Jamie Celia, of the women's volleyball team, teaches the young girl how to volley the ball back to her. |
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2008 National Girls and Women
in Sport Day Celebration
Keystone Field House -
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Golden Bear student-athletes and coaches from the
athletics teams welcomed first grade girls and boys from area
schools for the event. The KU athletes, coaches and the first graders participated in a number of athletic activities, including
basketball, bowling, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis,
volleyball
and an obstacle course. Following the activities, the athletes hosted the students for lunch.
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Basketball player Lara Dellegrotti shares some of her skills. |
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Softball player Emily Fazekas helping out a youngster with his grip. |
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Softball player Christie McIntyre watches as a little boy tries to hit the bullseye.... |
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....that was being held by teammate Sam Flowers. Watch out! |
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Field Hockey player Madison Weary teaching a youngster how to go for the goal. |
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Samantha Rumbley of the women's golf team helps line up for the next shot. |
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Soccer coach Erik Burstein was a force to be reckoned with in net.... |
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....except on this particular shot |
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Event coordinator and Kutztown University quarterback Kyle Spotts likes what he sees. |
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Members of the KU volleyball team get ready for the next drill. |
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Basketball Rachel Wisemiller play some shadow defense. |
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Lacrosse coach Sarah Greer and player Liz Lawrence show children how to shoot a lacrosse ball. |
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Lacrosse player Megan Tigue has a laugh |
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Youngsters trying to figure out what a lacrosse stick actually is.... |
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A little boy has his first volleyball experience... |
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Rachel Weidensaul and assistant coach Steve Hahn get ready for the next drill. |
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Children get ready for their next serve... |
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A Volleyball player volleys with a future Kutztown University Golden Bear. |
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Liz Lawrence and assistant coach Beth Wheeler helping a little boy to learn Lacrosse. |
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All participants were fed lunch after the event. |
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2007 National Girls and Women
in Sport Day Celebration
Keystone Field House -
Tuesday, February 8, 2007
Golden Bear student-athletes and coaches from the
athletics teams welcomed first grade girls and boys from area
schools for the event. The KU athletes, coaches and the first graders participated in a number of athletic activities, including
basketball, bowling, field hockey, golf, soccer, tennis,
volleyball
and an obstacle course. Following the activities, the athletes hosted the students for lunch.
2005 National Girls and Women
in Sport Day Celebration
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Kutztown University
hosted a special celebration of National
Girls and Women in Sport Day (NGWSD) on February 8 at Keystone
Field House.
Golden Bear student-athletes and coaches from the women’s
athletics teams welcomed first grade girls and boys from area
schools for the event. The KU athletes, coaches and the first graders participated in a number of athletic activities, including
basketball, bowling, field hockey, golf, soccer, tennis,
volleyball
and an obstacle course. Following the activities, the athletes hosted the students for lunch.
“This is a great way for our student-athletes and coaches to
connect with the area youth,” Kutztown University associate
athletics director Lauri Mondschein said. “We look forward
every year to hosting the kids. Everyone has fun and it is a
great opportunity for the kids to learn about athletics.”
NGWSD, which began in 1987, 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.
Below are images from the event (click on the thumbnail to view a
larger image of the pictures).
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