This is a FREE event for KATYISD high school female Athletes and coaches of girls teams

National Girls and Women in Sports Day

The National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) is an annual day of observance held during the month of February to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls, and honor the progress and continuing struggle for equality for women in sports.

Each year since its inception in 1987, the United States Congress recognizes women's contributions to sports and society on a day during the first week of February. NGWSD is celebrated annually across the United States and features community-based events, notable women athletes, awards, and other activities.

KatyISD continues to recognize and support it’s female athletes by inviting dynamic professional women to speak to our students to inspire them to be the best they can be.

History of NGWSD

National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) began in 1987 as a special day in our nation’s capital to recognize women’s sports. The day united premiere organizations and elite women athletes to bring national attention to the promise of girls and women in sports.

In 1987, NGWSD also served as a remembrance of Olympic volleyball player, Flo Hyman, for her athletic achievements and dedication to promoting equality for women’s sports. Flo was born in Los Angeles on July 31, 1954. She discovered volleyball and her destiny while attending high school in Inglewood, California. She would attend college at the University of Houston where she was named a collegiate All-American three times. In 1975 she joined the USVBA's year-round training squad and was named a first team All-American 1976, 1977, and 1978. She was named Most Valuable Player in 1977.

She was on the U.S. Olympic squad in 1980 and 1984. In 1980 the U.S. boycotted the games in Moscow, but in 1984 Flo captained the silver medal winning team. Some of her other international achievements include playing in the World Championships in 1978 and 1982 (Bronze Medal), the World Cup in 1977 and 1981, when she was named the Best Attacker, the Pan-Am Games in 1975, 1979, and 1983, the NORCECA Championships in 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981 and 1983, and the World University Games in 1973 and 1977. She was named All-World and selected as the Most Valuable Player in countless international tournaments, as well as being named to numerous All-Star Teams. In 1985 she was named one of the All-Time Great Volleyball Players. The world prematurely lost Flo in January of 1986 when she collapsed during a match in the Japanese League. She was a victim of Marfan syndrome, a sickness that she never knew she had. With the news of her passing, people were grieving the whole world over.

NGWSD has since evolved into an event to acknowledge the accomplishments of girls and women in sports, the positive influence of sports participation and the continuing struggle for equality for women in sports.

February 19, 2024; 8am

Morton Ranch High School

About the Conference

The National Girls & Women Sports Day Conference is a morning filled with Dynamic female speakers who will provide inspirational words of advice for Katy ISD female athletes.

This is a FREE event, please register today to be a part of an unforgettable morning. Breakfast will be provided as well as a t-shirt to commemorate this yearly event.

Check-in is at 8 am at the 9th-grade cafeteria.

Speakers

Morton Ranch HS is proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the state to inspire our young female athletes

Conference Agenda

Conference Program

See you at the Conference!

Should you have any questions. please contact Melissa Hoffmann, Conference Coordinator