Teal the Field - Seahawks promoting awareness to prevent sexual violence
NEWPORT, R.I. - In the United States April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities on how to prevent it.
Salve Regina spring sports teams in action the rest of this month to promote awareness - look for teal socks and wristbands on the Seahawks.
- Tue., April 9 (4 p.m. - Toppa Field) Salve Regina hosts Western New England (softball)
- Sat., April 14 (1 p.m. - Leroy Ave. courts) Salve Regina hosts Eastern Nazarene (men's tennis)
- Wed., April 18 (4 p.m. - Gaudet Field) Salve Regina hosts Nichols (women's lacrosse)
- Wed., April 18 (7 p.m. - Gaudet Field) Salve Regina hosts Nichols (men's lacrosse)
- Fri., April 20 (3:30 p.m. - Leroy Ave. courts) Salve Regina hosts Regis (women's tennis)
- Fri., April 27 (2 p.m. - Reynolds Field) Salve Regina hosts Gordon (baseball)
The Seahawk women's track and field team will carry the message on the road as they compete at the Penmen Invitational in Manchester, N.H. (Sat., April 14), the Wesleyan Invitational in Middletown, Conn. (Sat., April 21) and at the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Invitational in Portsmouth, R.I. (Sat., April 28).
Salve Regina University student-athletes have taken a stand against sexual assault and are partnering with the university to raise awareness. Each athlete is wearing a wristband/socks to represent their commitment to ending sexual assault on the Salve Regina University campus and beyond.
Join the Seahawks at any and all events listed above, and share the message to get involved - http://www.nsvrc.org