A young athlete demos softball at Try (it) Out Tuesday in August 2024.

The Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) invites girls+ ages 6-16 to experiment with new sports at Try (it) Out Tuesdays - three upcoming evenings of hands-on activities for current and aspiring athletes of all skill levels at Linda Beach Playfield.

• Tuesday, August 13, 5:30-7:30pm
  Sports: Softball, Flag Football, Rowing
• Tuesday, September 10, 5:30-7:30pm
  Sports: Australian Football, Lacrosse, Pickleball
• Tuesday, October 8, 5:00-7:00pm
  Sports: Golf, Tennis, Rugby

These events offer girls of all skill levels an opportunity get hands-on with a new sport, meet coaches, ask questions, and learn about opportunities to keep playing throughout the year.

Try (it) Out Tuesdays are free to attend, but advance registration on Community Pass is encouraged to help the Department plan for adequate staffing.

Try (it) Out Tuesdays, part of larger Piedmont Recreation efforts to support girls’ sports

Try (it) Out Tuesdays are just one of the Piedmont Recreation Department’s initiatives to empower young women through athletics.

Participation in sports builds skills that support girls throughout their lives, teaching leadership, discipline, and teamwork. Research has shown a direct link between participation in sports and better educational opportunities, positive health outcomes, and improved career outcomes for girls. Girls who participate in sports have been shown to experience lower rates of depression and higher self-esteem than their non-athlete peers.

The Department’s annual Play Like a Girl+ event offers hands-on activities for over 20 different sports, live demonstrations on a main stages, and Q&A and meet-and-greet opportunities with professional female athletes. Last year, the event drew over 700 young women from throughout the Bay Area. In 2023, Piedmont Recreation’s Title IX basketball jersey initiative was recognized by the California Park & Recreation Society as “Outstanding JEDI Program or Event” of the year.

For questions about Try (it) Out Tuesdays, contact Recreation Supervisor Liam Kelly at [email protected].