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Voorhees University Hosts 2nd Annual National Girls & Women In Sports Day

Denmark, SC – January 31, 2024 – Voorhees University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics proudly announces the hosting of the National Girls and Women In Sports Day Event on February 24, 2024, from 8 am to 12:00 pm. This event, free for girls ages 10-18, celebrates the achievements of girls and women in sports and education, aligning with the National Women and Girls In Sports Day Initiative.

The event will take place at the Voorhees University Leonard E. Dawson Center Gym and Massachusetts Hall, located at 481 Porter Road, Denmark, SC 2904. Registration is open until February 9, 2024, and can be completed via this link.

Designed to foster a sense of community among female athletes and provide them with the motivation to excel in their respective sports, the event will feature a Sports Clinic covering various disciplines such as basketball, volleyball, softball, cheer, and dance. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the “Girl Power Hour,” featuring informational sessions from former student athletes who will share their experiences and insights on the importance of women’s participation in sports.

The event will culminate with admissions to the Voorhees Lady Tigers vs. Carolina University Basketball game, offering participants a firsthand experience of collegiate-level athletics.

For more information on this empowering event, please contact Mary Hill at mhill@voorhees.edu or call 803-780-1260, or NaDiazia Whatley at Nwhatley@voorhees.edu, or 803-780-1043.

Join us as we celebrate the spirit of athleticism and the accomplishments of girls and women in sports!

About Voorhees University:  Founded in 1897 by Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, Voorhees University is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund. Driven by a mission to cultivate well-rounded graduates who integrate intellect and faith, the university emphasizes lifelong learning, healthy living, societal betterment, and a strong belief in God. Voorhees University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. More details are available at the Voorhees website (www.voorhees.edu). Questions about the accreditation of Voorhees University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org)

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