DETROIT (1/18/2017) -- A yearly tradition for Titan women's basketball games, the University of Detroit Mercy is set to host National Girls & Women's in Sports Day on Saturday, Feb. 4 prior to the team's game against Green Bay. The clinic is FREE for all camp participants.

Registration and check-in for the event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday. The clinic starts at 10 a.m. and campers will receive a free ticket to that day's 1 p.m. contest against the Phoenix from Calihan Hall. The camp is designed for girls from ages 6-12, but all are welcome.

Campers have a chance to participate in fun drills and activities, while learning about the different Division I sports from Titan student-athletes. All participants are asked to bring gym clothes and shoes.

Lunch following the camp is provided, while campers will also receive a free t-shirt, gift bag and admission into the women's basketball game at 1 p.m. Registration may be done before the event or the day of at the door.

For more information on the event, please contact Mitchell Sweet at 313-993-2449 (ext. 7364) or by email at sweetmb@udmercy.edu.

Check out the recap and photos from last year's National Girls & Women's in Sports Day.
 

National Girls & Women's in Sports Day is Feb. 4 vs. Green Bay! A great event each year at Calihan Hall: https://t.co/LvbPITfiUc #NGWSD pic.twitter.com/irwldZFS3j

— Detroit Mercy Titans (@detroittitans) January 24, 2017

About NGWSD
NGWSD is celebrated annually across all 50 states with community-based events, award ceremonies and other celebratory activities. NGWSD is organized by the members of the National Girls & Women in Sports Day Coalition. Champion women athletes have also contributed to annual NGWSD activities.