Support female empowerment in sports at the “Washtenaw County Celebration of Girls and Women in Sport” conference on Saturday, Feb. 10.
The Ann Arbor Sports Commission is partnering with Concordia University Ann Arbor to hold the event at The Kensington Hotel on South State Street during the same week as National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Both a celebration and an educational experience, the conference focuses on the holistic development of female athletes. It will feature discussions on topics ranging from the health and development of female athletes to the unique challenges they face in the sports arena.
Panelists will be invaluable for athletes, parents, and anyone interested in the advancement of women in sports.
Speakers slated to attend are 2016 rowing Olympian Grace Latz; University of Michigan women’s ice hockey head coach Jenna Trubiano; United States Amputee Football Federation technical director Emily Eitzman and Epic Races founder and CEO Eva Solomon.
“We are delighted to offer an opportunity for open dialogue on issues that impact girls and women in the athletic world,” said Ann Arbor Sports Commission director Meaghan Hughes in a release. “Our event aims to inform, inspire, and involve the community in supporting the growth and success of our female athletes.”
Conference tickets cost $5, which proceeds to benefit Girls Group Ann Arbor, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young women.
Girls Group Ann Arbor focuses on helping young women achieve emotional and economic self-sufficiency by ensuring they graduate from high school and embark on their college or career journeys.
The event is sponsored by Epic Races, Even Hotel, Golden Limousine International and The Kensington Hotel.
For schedules and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/womeninsport/.