Washtenaw County Celebration of Girls and Women in Sports
February 1-2, 2025
Join us for an exhilarating day dedicated to championing the spirit of girls and women in sports! This 2nd annual event is tailored for athletes and parents alike, combining the thrill of physical activity with valuable educational insights. Brought to you by the Ann Arbor Sports Commission.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that celebrates the strength, skill, and determination of girls and women in sports. Let's empower the next generation of athletes together!
$5 per person. The $5 covers the events on both Saturday and Sunday. Please contact Meaghan Hughes at MHughes@annarbor.org for information about discounted team opportunities.
Saturday, February 1st
12:30-1:30pm – Sports Clinic – George Gervin GameAbove Center – 13 and under
- Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Cheer and Football
2:00pm – EMU Women’s Basketball Game with post-game autographs – George Gervin GameAbove Center
Post Game Basketball Shots on Court with EMU Women’s Basketball Team – 100 spots available
Sunday, February 2nd
1:00-3:00pm – Educational Panels to inspire and educate at The Kensington
Panel Facilitator:
- Meagan Dougherty - Concordia University Ann Arbor, Program Coordinator & Assistant Professor-Sport Hospitality Business
Kicking Diet Culture to the Side: These Sports RD's Bring the Truth!
Speakers:
- Kaitlyn Pscodna, MSW, LGSW, RDN, CSSD, LDN - Licensed Graduate Social Worker & Sports/Eating Disorder Dietitian, Owner - Kaitlyn Pscodna, LLC
- Melanie Sulaver, MS, RD, CDN, CISSN - Founder & CEO, Nutrition By Mel
Importance of Prioritizing Mental Wellness, Mental Resilience to Optimize Athletic Performance
Speakers:
- Couper Tanko, LLMSW, MSW U-M SSW - Undergraduate Minor Program Manager, Owner of Thrive Minds Performance LLC
- Blaise Fayolle, LPC - Sport Psychology Therapist at Reset Brain + Body, Certified Mental Performance Consultant
- Mikaela Schulz, LLMSW - Therapist at Reset Brain + Body, Former University of Michigan Women's Golf Team Athlete
4:05pm – U-M Women’s Hockey Game at Yost Arena, with post game autograph
Thank You to Our Platinum Sponsors
Thank You to Our Gold Sponsor
Thank You to Our Supporting Sponsor
Thank you to our partners,
EMU Athletics and UM Women’s Club Hockey.
Have questions or want to learn how you can help support this event? Please contact the Director of the Ann Arbor Sports Commission, Meaghan Hughes at MHughes@annarbor.org.
Meaghan Hughes, CTA Director of the Ann Arbor Sports Commission
Contact for inquiries about hosting sporting events in Washtenaw County and for information about the Ann Arbor Sports Commission
Email
Mission
To empower and inspire girls and women in sport through educational and active events in Washtenaw County
Vision
Striving to build confidence, encourage lifelong participation in sports, and create a more inclusive and equitable environment for women and girls in athletics.