HOBOKEN, N.J. (January 2, 2017) - The Stevens Athletics Department will host its second-annual Field Day in commemoration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Stevens Athletics would like to invite girls and boys ages 8 to 13 from the surrounding areas to our campus to spend some time with current Stevens student-athletes.

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All kids will have the chance to try different sports, discuss the importance of Title IX and fair play, and watch the Stevens women's basketball team compete against conference rival St. John Fisher College.

"Title IX and the importance of fair play is something that a lot of young kids don't understand since it hasn't been a part of their reality" remarked head field hockey coach Meredith Spencer-Blaetz. "It's crucial that all kids, but young girls especially, are aware of the opportunities that sport can provide for them. This day will offer them the chance to spend time with some of our current student-athletes and participate in a variety of activities."

This free event will begin at 2 p.m. and finish after halftime of the basketball game (approximately 5:30). Each participant will receive a certificate and a special Stevens gift!
While not mandatory, please pre-register at stevensducks.com/ngwsd. Walk-ins are also welcome.

All participants can be dropped off in the lobby of the Schaefer Athletic Center on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology. Please note that a parent/guardian MUST be in attendance at drop off and pick up. Any questions can be directed to head field hockey coach Meredith Spencer-Blaetz at mspence3@stevens.edu or (201)216-8203.

NGWSD is a day to celebrate the extraordinary achievements in girls' and women's sports and the positive influence athletic participation brings to their lives. This year's theme is Play Fair, Play IX and the NGWSD Coalition and Stevens Athletics will celebrate the importance of fair play, building awareness about Title IX and working together toward its promise of equal opportunity in sports. For more information, please visit www.ngwsd.com.