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📅 Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Kenan Civic Arena, 433 Locust St., Lockport, NY 14904

About the Event

Join us for an engaging and inspiring conversation focused on identifying barriers that affect participation and advancement for women and girls in sports, while highlighting opportunities for meaningful change.

The Women & Girls in Sports Event: Barriers to Access and Opportunities for Change will bring together athletes, coaches, educators, parents, community leaders, and advocates to explore strategies that support the recruitment, development, and retention of women and girls in sports. Through keynote presentations, interactive discussions, networking opportunities, and table talk sessions, we hope participants will gain valuable insights and practical tools for creating more inclusive and supportive athletic environments for girls and women in sports.

We are honored to feature two distinguished keynote speakers:

Dr. Michele Lewis-Watts, co-founder of Woods & Watts Effect. 

Dr. Kate Ackerman, Director of the Women's Sports Medicine Program at Boston Children's Hospital and founder of Women's Health, Sports & Performance.

What to Expect

✅Inspiring keynote presentations from leaders in sports and youth development
✅Interactive Q&A sessions
✅Facilitated table talk discussions focused on solutions and community action
✅Networking opportunities 

Event Perks

✅Light Breakfast & Complimentary boxed lunch
✅Swag bags for attendees

Completely FREE to attend!

Space is limited, and advance registration is required.