A program designed to encourage females to explore careers in college athletics will be held in conjunction with the 2009 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship in Tampa.

The Winning Careers in Athletics program will be December 17 at the St. Pete Times Forum, site of the championship. Registration is limited to 35 participants and is currently open to female students and student-athletes from any division and sport.

The program will include speakers, a panel discussion on the range of careers in athletics and a tour of the Forum. In addition, participants will be invited to attend the national semifinal games as a guest of the NCAA. 

The NCAA will provide meals on the day of the event and one night’s lodging on November 17 for attendees living outside of the Tampa Bay area. Participants will be responsible for their travel and any additional nights of accommodation. NCAA member schools are encouraged to consult with their compliance offices about permissible contributions to attendees’ expenses. 

For more information, contact Karen Morrison, NCAA director of gender initiatives, at kmorrison@ncaa.org.