Kingsport Parks and Recreation offers Girls in Sports Day

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce Girls in Sports Day – a one-day program offering a variety of sports demonstrations and activities for girls of all ages.

Participating in sports provides numerous benefits for girls – learning teamwork and cooperation, improving physical and mental health and creating higher self-esteem. Engaging in athletics builds life skills well beyond the playing field.

Girls in Sports Day will take place on August 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex (301 Louis Street). The event is free and open to girls of all ages. Participants can expect to see hands-on sports demonstrations, skill-building activities and team challenges featuring basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball and flag football.

Participants will also have the opportunity to meet and talk to Milligan University athletes and Courtney Whitson – head girls basketball coach at Dobyns- Bennett High School – about their stories, while gaining valuable insight into their athletic journeys.

“Whether you’re new to sports or already an athlete, this event is a wonderful opportunity to meet and learn from your peers,” said Program Administrator Erin Larkin. “At the same time, maybe you’ll make some new friends or take an interest in a new sport you’ve never played before.”

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/4gfqgT2. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or by going to www.kingsporttn.gov and clicking on the “CivicRec” link, then searching for “girls in sports” in the search bar.

For information about other events, activities and programs offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.