BOWA Gives Girls' Invite

Due to a generous donation, all registration fees are waived!

The BOWA Gives' first annual Girls' Invite, a new girls-only Track & Field meet featuring talented athletes from across Chicago will be held at the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center on November 18th & 19th. This will be BOWA Gives' first girls-only, amateur Track and Field meet dedicated to elementary through high school student-athletes. 

BOWA Gives is honored to have the presence of two phenomenal athletes joining us at the Girls' Invite. USA Olympian and Big Ten Champion Anavia Battle, along with two-time Silver World Champion and Chicago native Shamier Little will be there to inspire, mentor, and cheer on the young athletes while they compete, keeping with BOWA Gives mission to use sports as a means of empowerment and mentorship. 

Anavia Battle, a decorated sprinter, has qualified for the U.S. Women's Olympic team. The second special guest, Shamier Little is a world-class sprinter and hurdler with three NCAA Championships and a spot in the U.S. World Championship team, a 2023 2023 USATF Championship win on her. resume. 

The event will be a two-day meet, including all track and field events. Weaved throughout the weekend, the young competitors will have opportunities to connect with former female student-athletes like Battle and Little to gain some personal insights and lessons learned during their athletic careers. This event will be a part of our continued partnership with the Chicago Park District and promises to be a shining opportunity for young female athletes to grow and compete.