Women in Sport Spring Series 2025:
Education, Networking, Celebration and Inspiration
There has been a 300% growth in global revenues from women’s sports in just three years! Are you prepared to contribute to this industry? The Women in Sport Spring Series offers education, mentorship, networking, and development opportunities for students, student-athletes, professionals, staff, and faculty.
Upcoming Events
Networking Event
March 31, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
WakeMed Soccer Complex
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals in sports and recreation. Faculty and staff from NC State’s College of Natural Resources will be in attendance, and students may explore potential internship opportunities.
Women in Sport Leadership Summit
April 14, 2025
Check in from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Summit will begin at 5:15
Reynolds Coliseum, NC State
This capstone event is open to anyone interested in developing leadership skills and discussing current issues in sports. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders and explore professional growth opportunities.
Event Partners
- Wolfpack Women in Philanthropy
- NC State Athletics
- Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
- College of Natural Resources
- Wolfpack Women
Past Events
Saint Mary’s Mentoring
February 3 – March 4, 2025
Saint Mary’s Campus
Students at Saint Mary’s School will participate in weekly discussions on leadership topics. These sessions provide a platform for engaging conversations about leadership development in sports.
National Girls and Women in Sport Day Clinic
About
This national observance celebrates female athletes and promotes the benefits of sports participation, gender equality in athletics, and overall physical and mental well-being. The NC State Girls and Women in Sport Day Clinic gives young girls a chance to experience different sports and learn from collegiate athletes.
Event Information
February 22, 2025
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Carmichael Gymnasium, NC State
The clinic will welcome 30 participants in kindergarten through fifth grade. Girls will try different sports, learn skills from NC State’s women’s sports teams, and enjoy a fun, supportive environment.
Clinic Goals:
- Encourage girls to participate in sports.
- Promote gender equality in athletics.
- Celebrate the benefits of physical activity.
- Provide mentorship from collegiate athletes.
The event concludes with a free softball game at 2:30 p.m.
About the Women in Sport Leadership Initiative
The Women in Sport Leadership Initiative Spring Series builds on the success of the Women in Sport Leadership Summit, which began in 2022 through a collaboration between the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management and NC State Athletics.
With support from the WWiP Impact Grant, the initiative now includes a broader range of events, including a speaker series, mentoring program, sports clinic, and networking opportunities, all designed to empower and connect students to the industry of women and sports.