March 2023

Celebrate Women's History Month

During Women's History Month, we celebrate the achievements and the progress that has been made while recognizing that there is still much work to be done to ensure gender equity in sports. Join us in celebrating Women's History Month with a few upcoming events centered around women and girls!

Philly Girls Got Game Day with Team Up Philly and EleganceXtreme's Positive Choices at Shepard Recreation Center!

Philly Girls Got Game Day is a girls-focused event to try new activities and sports, hang out with new and old friends, and play in a safe environment!

Click HERE to register!

Join the EmpowHER Women's Networking Group with the Philadelphia Surge for their first home game of the season on April 8th!

The Philadelphia Surge is the first semi-professional ultimate frisbee team for women, trans and genderqueer athletes in the Philadelphia area and strives to achieve equity in the sport of ultimate by increasing accessibility to the sport.

EmpowHER is a woman-focused group that is inclusive and welcoming of those who identify as a woman, including trans women and non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals.

Click HERE to Register!

Events and Opportunities

Coaches Celebration Luncheon

Sunday, March 26th| 12-2 p.m.

Attention, Philadelphia Coaches! The Fairmount Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Rec want to celebrate you at their upcoming Coaches Celebration at the Fairmount Park Horticultural Center. Celebrate your hard work and dedication with fellow Philadelphia coaches!

The Cliffs at Callowhill announces Reduced Memberships

The Cliffs at Callowhill is announcing a new initiative to encourage diversity and inclusion within their community. Please note that reduced memberships are given on a first-come, first-served basis and are initially limited to 50 spots.

Philadelphia Youth Basketball's Third Annual 3v3 Tournament

Saturday, April 8th| 1 p.m. | Elite Sports Factory

Round up your teammates for PYB's biggest competition of the year.

Youth Football Day

Saturday, April 15th | 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation for a fun-filled Youth Football Day at FDR Park with Football clinics, freebies, face painting, and more!

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants Program

Applications are accepted through April 17th

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants will award nearly $2.5 million to nonprofit organizations in 11 NBC and Telemundo-owned television station markets.

Drexel Sport Business Conference: The Big Business of Women's Sport

Wednesday, April 19th | 9:30 am-2:15 pm

This year’s conference aims to solidify the value proposition of investing in women’s sports while still recognizing the obstacles that exist. Current trends, changing consumer habits, and future growth opportunities will be discussed.

Girls on the Run Philadelphia Sneaker Soiree

Thursday April 27th | 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Join Girls on the Run for a memorable evening in April. Everyone is encouraged to wear cocktail attire and a favorite pair of sneakers, lacing up to support the work of Girls on the Run Philadelphia. The festive evening includes drinks, light fare, a silent auction, and a meaningful program featuring Philadelphia's own legendary coach Dawn Staley.