Hope College celebrated National Girls & Women In Sports Day on Wednesday, Jan. 18 with help from members of all 11 female athletic teams.

Nearly 90 middle school girls took part, trying out a variety of sports play activities including basketball, running, soccer, softball, golf, lacrosse, and tennis. 

This year was the 31st annual National Girls & Women In Sports Day event.

National Girls & Women In Sports Day is a yearly observance celebrating the extraordinary achievements of girls and women in sports.

Thousands of schools, coaches, sports educators, recreation directors, association members, parents, and students participated in local events across all fifty states to celebrate National Girls and Women In Sports Day.

Click here to see a photo gallery of the event.