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Published on January 24, 2025
Miami-Dade Parks Hosts 4th Annual Girls Got Game Event to Empower Young AthletesSource: Facebook/Miami-Dade Parks

Miami-Dade Parks is teeing up for its 4th annual Girls Got Game event at Tropical Park Stadium on Saturday, February 1, in celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The gathering, designed for girls aged 6 to 17, will run from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and aims to foster a spirit of camaraderie, physical fitness, and self-confidence through participation in a variety of sports such as soccer, volleyball, and tennis.

According to an announcement on Miami-Dade County's official website, the event is not only a platform for sports but also a launchpad for empowerment. Coaching will be provided by local coaches, and athletes like Rachel Balkovec, the Miami Marlins Director of Player Development, and Sarah Newberry, an Olympian, will guide the participants through the activities. Aimed at accessibility, this public event is offered free of charge, although registration in advance is necessary for those hoping to participate.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava alongside Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Director Maria I. Nardi, and sports luminaries like Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry, also an Olympian, are on the roster of supporters for the initiative. The event is proactively reaching out to communities where access to sports opportunities may be sparse. For those interested in joining the event, registration details can be found on the Miami-Dade Parks website, or by contacting Courtney De Stefano at 786-527-0322.