Welland Girls Sports Day has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 and will now take place at Niagara College’s Welland Campus.
The fifth annual event, presented by NC in partnership with the City of Welland, was originally scheduled for June at Empire Sportsplex but was postponed due to weather. With the Sportsplex busy this fall, the event is moving to NC’s Welland Campus for its new September date.
The annual event introduces girls aged six to 12 to a variety of sports in a supportive, hands-on environment led by athletes, coaches, students and community partners.
This year’s event will feature a variety of sports and activities, including new additions such as mini rugby and martial arts.
Members of the NC community will also be part of the day, with Hairstyling students returning to run a sports hairstyling station and Recreation Therapy students hosting booths in the Parent Hub.
The Welland Public Library Bookmobile will also be on site from 10 a.m. to noon, giving participants and their families an opportunity to browse the mobile library’s collection, including a selection of sport-themed books.
Volunteers needed
NC staff and students are invited to volunteer and help make the rescheduled event a fun and welcoming experience for participants and their families.
Volunteers play an important role throughout the day, supporting sport and activity stations, registration, equipment distribution, the Parent Hub, set-up and clean-up, and other event needs.
No previous experience is required.
NC students may also be eligible to submit their volunteer hours toward Co-Curricular Record (CCR) credit.
Those interested in volunteering can register at: ca.cglink.me/2y7/s193.
Questions about volunteering can be directed to Abby Silver, nc-TRAC Program Manager, at [email protected].
Participant registration
Those who registered for the original June event are being given the first opportunity to confirm their participation for the rescheduled date.
Any remaining spaces will open to the public on Aug. 21.
