See Her Win multi-sport festival launches in Happy Valley, PA, on Memorial Day weekend
State College, PA, Feb. 4, 2026 – The Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance (HVSEA), in partnership with Teammates for Life, will host a new girls-only, multi-sport event celebrating athletics, leadership and empowerment. The See Her Win festival will make its debut at Penn State University over the Memorial Day weekend. Designed for middle school and high school athletes, the festival will bring teams from across the region together for a weekend of competition, connection and inspiration.
See Her Win is a multi-sport celebration dedicated to creating inclusive, high-energy opportunities for girls to compete, grow and lead both on and off the field.
“The See Her Win festival is a powerful expression of the Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance’s mission to elevate Happy Valley through sports and entertainment that enrich quality of life, create meaningful economic impact, and raise the visibility of our region,” said HVSEA Executive Director Eric Engelbarts. “By championing girls’ athletics through inclusive competition, mentorship and leadership development at Penn State, See Her Win strengthens our community today while inspiring the next generation of athletes and leaders for years to come.”
The inaugural festival will feature competition in the following sports:
Flag Football
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Wheelchair Basketball
Engelbarts said with the theme “Compete. Connect. Be Inspired.,” the festival goes beyond the game. In addition to competitive tournaments, athletes and families can participate in clinics, community-building activities, and special events that emphasize teamwork, confidence and leadership while celebrating girls who own their sport and their future.
“Through See Her Win, the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance aims to build momentum beyond the festival weekend and evolve the initiative into year-round campaigns that support and elevate girls’ sports.” he said.
See Her Win is proud to partner with organizations that share a commitment to empowering young female athletes, including Unrivaled Sports, Tenacity Project, Rise Above, LaxFaxx, and The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau.
Support from the Penn State network includes Penn State Women’s Rugby Head Coach Lauren Shissler, former Penn State Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach Missy Doherty, and legendary former Penn State Field Hockey Head Coach Char Morett Curtiss, founder and leader of Teammates for Life, and a member of the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance Board of Directors.
“I am thrilled to be a part of HVSEA’s new adventure, See Her Win, an athletic gala celebrating young girls having fun playing on the athletic fields of Penn State,” Morett Curtiss said. “This one-of-a-kind event is about inspiring, promoting and supporting girls to build confidence, leadership, and new friendships through sport! As the leader of Teammates For Life, we look to continue our mission to ENGAGE, ELEVATE AND CELEBRATE our young female athletes coming to Happy Valley, PA!”
Additional details, including schedules and registration information, will be released as planning continues. For more information and updates, visit www.seeher.win.