National Girls' and Women's Sports Day

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.

To learn more about NGWSD, visit their website.

Awards Banquet

In order to celebrate National Girls' and Women's Sports Day, Texas State is hosting an awards banquet on Feb. 6th to honor exceptional San Marcos and Texas State female athletes. To find out more information about the banquet or to submit a nomination for an athlete, follow this link.

Play Day

Texas State is also hosting a Play Day on Feb. 23rd for younger females to become involved in sports. Follow this link to reserve a spot.