NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Southern Connecticut State University field hockey team hosted its first of two fall clinics at Jess Dow Field earlier today as part of the 'You Go Girl' program by USA Field Hockey.

The You Go Girl program is an initiative that will expose the sport of field hockey and enhance the lives of girls, ages 10-18, in urban or non-traditional areas. With the help of current NCAA student-athletes, USA Field Hockey will look to introduce field hockey to over 1,000 young women in metropolitan areas.

Following a skills session, the youngsters were treated to a tour of SCSU facilities, including the Buley Library, and a complimentary lunch leading into to the Owls' game against Saint Anselm.

The You Go Girl program is a part of USA Field Hockey's greater campaign, Grow the Game. The Grow the Game campaign will expose the sport and inspire participation in both male and female athletes, coaches, umpires, parents and fans. Each of the selected colleges possessed an astonishingly strong commitment to community service, a clear comprehension of the program or a distinctive opportunity to work with urban or at-risk girls, but most possessed all three.

Last spring, the Owls' field hockey team conducted several clinics at area schools and youth facilities in New Haven, Hamden and Wallingford as part of this program. The team will continue to venture out into the local community for additional clinics at the conclusion of the fall season. All clinics are free to local youngsters and equipment is provided for those that need it.

The second fall clinic at SCSU will take place on Oct. 26 prior to the Owls' game against Bentley. If you are interested in participating in the clinic, please contact Michael Kobylanski, Associate AD/Communications at 203-392-6005.