GORHAM, Maine – The University of Southern Maine women's lacrosse team will be hosting a free event for K-8th grade girls on Wednesday, April 26 in partnership with the Strong Girls United Foundation. The event will start at 4:30 pm at Hannaford Field in Gorham prior to the Huskies' Little East Conference game against Rhode Island College.
 
The session will involve team building activities and a workshop full of movement, mentorship, and mental skills activities led by USM student-athletes. All participants will then be invited to join the student-athletes on the field for the playing of the National Anthem before the start of the game. SGU swag and freebies will be included for all participants and participants are encouraged to bring water and dress ready to be active.
 
All are welcome to stay and cheer on the Huskies in their game. The Huskies are 4-1 at home this season and currently have the third-best record in the Little East Conference.
 
The foundation has partnered with USM Athletics multiple times and most recently hosted an event in celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day prior to the USM Husky Invitational Track Meet on January 28. Track and field senior Sophia Slovenski has been instrumental in the coordination of past events between the foundation and USM and is actively involved with the SG United Foundation.  
 
S?G United Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in York, Maine with programs nationwide. Their mission is to empower girls through sports, mentorship, and mental health programming. They run local programs through community and recreation centers, programs through universities, and a virtual mentorship and book club program. Visit sgunitedfoundation.org to learn more and follow them on social media @stronggirlsunited
 
A link to register for the event can be found at the top of the story. We hope to see you for an afternoon of fitness and fun!