National Girls and Women in Sports Day
"39th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day, a national observance celebrating the extraordinary achievements of women and girls in sports."
BUFFALO ATHLETICS IS HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS
THIS YEARS CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD ON
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2025
WHEN THE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM TAKES ON NORTHERN ILLINOIS AT 2:00 PM
Join Buffalo Athletics for a fun filled day celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports. See below for details on the activities provided.
NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS PREGAME CLINIC
- Participate in our pregame clinic starting at 11 AM! All girls grades 4 – 8 are welcome to come meet their favorite BULLS women's sports team! Each team will lead its own station of fun and unique activities. It’s a chance to learn more about a variety of sports!
JUNIOR GAMEDAY HELPERS
- Register your daughter grades 4 - 8 for a chance to be a part of our junior gameday helper experience!
- Details below on how to register and a list of junior gameday positions offered.
PREGAME CLINIC INFORMATION
In addition to the junior gameday helpers the athletic department will be hosting a pregame youth clinic (grades 4-8) starting at 11 AM in the Murchie Family Fieldhouse. The clinic will have representatives from most of the women’s sports the University at Buffalo has on campus. It’s a great way for kids to interact and meet some of their favorite student-athletes and have fun playing some games.
Any clinic participant will receive a FREE ticket to the women's basketball game at 2pm. Family members will have the option to purchase a discounted ticket. Follow the button below to register for the clinic and purchase tickets.
*Free UB drawstring bag for first 50 registrants
JUNIOR GAMEDAY POSITIONS
MARKETING ASSISTANT
- Do you like watching the fun contests that the Bulls have on the court during timeouts and at halftime? Marketing Assistants oversee all promotions, from selecting contestants to running the contests. Junior Marketing Assistants will assist the marketing team with 1 or 2 promotions on the court throughout the game.
VOICE OF THE BULLS (RADIO)
- Do you like watching sports on TV or listening on the radio, and listening to the announcers talk about the game and the players? Our radio announcer talks about all things Bulls for fans who can’t be in the arena on the day of the game. The junior voice of the Bulls will sit with our radio announcers pre-game and have the opportunity to announce part of the pre-game ritual.
TICKET TAKER
- Are you a friendly person who likes saying hi to people? Ticket takers are some of the most important people on our staff - they are the first people that fans see when they come to our games! Our Junior Ticket Taker will have the opportunity to welcome Bulls fans and scan their tickets with our staff! During the game you will help sell split the pot for UB Athletics?
FACILITY OPERATIONS/EVENT MANAGER
- Are you interested in how we are able to host thousands of fans on gamedays? Getting prepared for the games takes a lot of effort and planning. No one better than our facility operations and event managers that help get Alumni Arena ready and make sure it is a safe and fun environment on gamedays!
PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCER
- Do you have loud voice and enjoy speaking in front of people? Our public-address announcer is the voice you hear over the speakers when you attend a game. They announce our starting lineups, announce when players score baskets, and announce our promotions. Our Junior Announcer will have the opportunity to announce starting lineups on game day!
SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR
- Do you like to follow the Bulls in the news or on ubbulls.com? Our sports information directors are responsible for managing and writing/reporting information about our team. Our Junior Sports Information Director will have the opportunity to assist with stats, help run stats to coaches and media, and learn a fun video tool that is used for Twitter.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
- Do you love using social media, like Instagram? Our social media manager is responsible for posting pictures and updates about our basketball team! Our Junior Social Media Manager will have the chance to 'take over' some of our social media channels on game day!
BAND DIRECTOR
- Do you play an instrument, or like music? Our UB Band Director is in charge of the pep and marching band. They are an important part of our game day atmosphere because they bring the fun! Our Junior Band Director will have the opportunity to direct the band pre-game!
SPIRIT SQUAD MEMBER
- Do you participate in dance or cheerleading? Do you like watching the spirit squad on game day? Our Junior Spirit Squad Member will get to be with and participate in our spirit squad pre-game routine.
Each applicant must also submit a short (max 1:00) and simple video explaining why they would like the opportunity to be a part of the staff here with Buffalo Athletics. The video or any questions regarding gameday helpers can be emailed to Assistant Director of Marketing Johnson Ly at jqly2@buffalo.edu.
Thanks for visiting the University at Buffalo National Girls and Women in Sports Day page! Thank you for supporting intercollegiate athletics, Buffalo Basketball and helping us promote the Girls and Women in Sports Day initiative. For more information on the clinic please contact, Executive Assistant Holly Kemp at hollykem@buffalo.edu.
*** Parents please note that by applying for this promotion you are granting Buffalo Athletics permission to use photographs and/or video of your child taken on this day. They may be used in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. ***
