You might be a Clemson Girl if...

...you buy a Clemson Girl t-shirt and support Dabo Swinney's All In Team Foundation!

Front center chest: "Clemson Girl"
Back: "You might be a Clemson Girl if..." with top 10.
Shirts are only $14.95!
Buy the shirt now!!
Have you gotten your shirt yet? They are super cute! The back features oh-so-true reasons why you might be a Clemson Girl, and they resonate so well because they were created by real Clemson Girls...submitted by you!

So far to date we have sold 321 shirts! That's $642 you've helped us raise for Dabo's Foundation!! Thanks ladies!!

If you haven't gotten one yet, you can buy them online or buy them in Tiger Town Graphics or Tickled Orange in Clemson.

You can dress it up with a skirt or go casual with jeans.

They also make great gifts...here are some reasons to buy a Clemson Girl a Clemson Girl t-shirt:

1. "Thank you for feeding me at your tailgate" gift
2. "Thank you for putting up with me as your roommate at Clemson" gift
3. "Thank you for raising a Clemson Girl Mom" gift
4. "Happy first day of football season" gift
5. "You're a wonderful daughter..." gift
6. "Congrats on getting accepted into Clemson" gift
7. "Congrats on graduating from Clemson" gift

I'm even thinking of getting one, cutting the sleeves off, and making it fit my dog...who is a boy...but he'd still look so cute in it! ;)

Email us (clemsongirlblog@gmail.com) pictures of you wearing your Clemson Girl t-shirt and we'll share them on the blog!


Have a great weekend -- only 1 week left until kickoff!! :)

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What happens at Dabo's Ladies Clinic...

...stays at the Ladies Clinic.

This is the fun motto of Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney's Ladies Clinic - held every July to raise money for breast cancer research, a cause that hits close to home for Dabo and his wife Kathleen.


The Ladies Clinic is a day long event where Clemson females come together and spend the day with Dabo, the other football coaches, the coaches' wives and the Clemson football team. This year the clinic will be held on Saturday, July 23rd.

You can easily register for the clinic online. Plus, you can register with your friends and families to ensure you get in the same group.

We went last year, and TRUST ME, you will not be disappointed. Some of the activities include meet and greet with the Clemson football coaches, including a tour of the offices, Q&A session with all of the coaches' wives, a shopping section featuring a lot of our amazing sponsors, a 'talent show' featuring Clemson football players, and of course one of the favorites...a tour of the Clemson football team weight room -- complete with Clemson football hunks players. :)

Check out all of our photos from last years Ladies Clinic.

The cost of the clinic is only $60 with $15 of it going directly to breast cancer research (tax deductible) AND $15 will be matched by Dabo and Kathleen, also to go towards breast cancer research.

Every attendant gets a goody bag with free t-shirts and fun coupons, etc. The event is sponsored by AnMed Health.

We will be there again this year, setting up with Clemson Girl sponsor Tickled Orange to help sell our Clemson Girl t-shirts which raise money for Dabo's All In Team Foundation. I will definitely be wearing my shirt - show your support for Dabo's All In Team foundation by ordering a shirt of your own and wearing it to the clinic!


Do you really need an excuse to come back to Clemson before football season? It's hot in July, but well worth it...especially since you're supporting such a great cause.

Still not convinced? Ok... maybe this will help (sorry you have to turn your head sideways)...


Or if you're more of a romantic who likes to be serenaded...who would've thought Clemson football players could sing? :)


We hope to see all of your there representing Clemson Girls!

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"You might be a Clemson Girl if..." Contest

We are thrilled and very, very excited to announce a brand new Clemson Girl contest in partnership with one of our fave sponsors, Tickled Orange.

All we need you to do is finish the sentence "You might be a Clemson Girl if..." We will pick the best 10 responses, and together with Tiger Town Graphics, put them on a very cute Clemson Girl "You might be a Clemson Girl if..." t-shirt that will be sold, starting in May, online and in the Tickled Orange store in Clemson.

The best part about this contest is that all of the proceeds from the t-shirt sales will be donated to Dabo's All In Team Foundation at Dabo's Ladies Clinic, July 23rd, which raises money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The funds are used to promote early cancer screening, detection and continued research.

The individuals who submit the winning top 10 responses will get the Clemson Girl t-shirt for free in the size of their choice, a few other surprise goodies and recognition on ClemsonGirl.com... not to mention being part of an effort to raise money for a very worth cause! Winners will be notified the end of April and the t-shirt design with the top 10 responses will be revealed and available to buy the beginning of May!

Deadline for "You might be a Clemson Girl if..." entries is Midnight EST, Friday, April 15th. Get creative, make it humorous, keep it clean.. but remember to keep it short and to the point - after all, it has to fit on a t-shirt! :)

Fill out the form below and click the 'submit' button to submit your entry. Scroll below the form to read the full contest rules. We can't wait to see your entries! Help us spread the word about this contest - share it on Facebook!

CONTEST IS OVER. THANKS FOR ENTERING!

Contest Rules:

• Deadline for entries to be considered for selection is Midnight EST, Friday, April 15th.
• The best ten entries will be selected and the individuals who submitted the winning ten entries will receive the Clemson Girl t-shirt in his or her size free, possible other surprise items {to be determined}, and recognition as a winner on ClemsonGirl.com at a later date.
  
• You can submit as many responses as you like - but only one entry in each form submission. To submit multiple submissions, fill out and submit the form above multiple times.
• If we receive the same response or similar responses from multiple entrants, the entry received first will be considered over the other(s).
  
• By filling out the form above and submitting your entry, you agree that Clemson Girl LLC, Tiger Town Graphics and Tickled Orange can use your response {without credit on the shirt or in sales materials} on a t-shirt that will be sold to raise funds for Dabo's All In Team Foundation. Winners will not receive any funds from sales of t-shirt.
  
• Personal information and contact information entered in the form: will not be shared with any other parties besides Clemson Girl LLC, will only be used to contact the winners and will not be stored or kept after the contest is over.
  
• The entries will be judged and the best 10 selected by staff members from Clemson Girl LLC, Tickled Orange and Dabo's All In Team Foundation.
  
• The winners' names will not be on the t-shirt or any sales materials used to promote t-shirt purchases. Winners will be given credit on ClemsonGirl.com at a later date.
  
• For any questions related to this contest and promotion or if you have any technical issues submitting your entry, please contact us at clemsongirlblog@gmail.com.
  

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New Year's Resolutions Week - #5

Get more involved in my community and help good causes...

Read this great article from MyLifetime.com on ten super easy ways you can volunteer your time and give back to your community.

You can also support a great cause that's very important to Dabo Swinney and his wife Kathleen... plan on attending this year's Dabo's All In Foundation Ladies Clinic. The cost is only $60 and $15 of that goes straight to cancer research. And on top of that, Dabo and Kathleen match every $15!

The $60 gets you a spot at the day-long Ladies Clinic held in and around the stadium plus a free lunch. We had a blast last year, and I highly recommend you go! This year's clinic will be held Saturday, July 23rd.

Who wouldn't want to be serenaded by cute football players? :)

Another worthy cause you should consider is donating your money (or time) to Clemson's Tiger Band. Their scholarships are limited, and the ones they can give are funded by alumni and other generous patrons. Tiger Band members donate A LOT of their time to participating in the band while juggling classes, etc. Could you imagine a football game without Tiger Band??

You can donate directly to Tiger Band through an organization called CUTBA, or you can shop for some neat Tiger Band 'stuff' that helps support their cause.

I highly recommend purchasing the Tiger Band music CD - it's a great gift idea and it's always fun to have Tiger Rag handy to play whenever you need it... like when your gamecock friends are near. :)


What are some ways you give back to your community? Are you volunteering your time for a good cause? Post a comment and share your story.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Week

Hello ladies...

Many of you probably know, but October is breast cancer awareness month, and this week is dedicated to the cause.
According the American Cancer Society, "...breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. The chance that breast cancer will be responsible for a woman's death is about 1 in 35 (about 3%). Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990, with larger decreases in women younger than 50. These decreases are believed to be the result of earlier detection through screening and increased awareness, as well as improved treatment."

In 2010, there are more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. Wow.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and his wife Kathleen are big supporters of breast cancer research and started Dabo's All In Team Foundation to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure non-profit.

Dabo's Ladies Clinic, that a bunch of us participated in this past summer, raised $30,600 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Follow Dabo's All in Team Foundation on Facebook.

Now, Dabo's All In Team Foundation is partnering with Clemson Greeks and Tigertown Graphics to raise more funds for breast cancer prevention and research. They are selling custom designed pink t-shirts for both men and women through the month of October.

The shirts are only $16.00 each. You can purchase them at Tigertown Graphics in Clemson, online at Tigertown Graphics website or through the participating Clemson Greek organizations.

Support the cause and snag one of these shirts and get one for your man too... make him wear pink. :)

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Ladies Clinic is this Weekend

So who is going to Dabo Swinney's Ladies Clinic this weekend? I am, I am!


This Saturday, July 24th, is Dabo's 2nd annual Ladies Clinic. Check-in starts at 7:00am in Littlejohn Coliseum, and the clinic officially begins at 9:00am.

The day will include:

• Sessions in the West End Zone facility including the Tiger weight room, locker room, team meeting room and Death Valley.
• A Q&A session with the Clemson coach's wives.
• Meet and Greet Photo w/ Coach Swinney.
• Shopping with Clemson Tiger vendors (including many of our lovely sponsors, yay!).
• Lunch provided by Chick-fil-A. (Yumm!!)
• Silent and Live Auction items.
• Meet and Greet w/ Clemson Legends

The clinic will end at 4:00pm.

I'm not positive, but you may still be able to register if you haven't already - you can register at www.daboswinneyfootballcamp.com or call (864) 656-1910 for more information. The registration fee is only $60, and $15 of it goes towards breast cancer research and prevention matched by Dabo's All-In Team Foundation. Last year they raised over $32,000!

Check out our photos from last year's clinic.

What to wear? I haven't decided yet - but dress for warm temperatures. The high on Saturday is going to be about 94 degrees! View the complete weekend's weather for Clemson.

I'm definitely excited about trying out this clinic for the first time. Have you been before? Any tips for us first timers? What to wear? What to bring? etc. Comment on this blog with your past ladies clinic experiences and any advice for the newbies.

See everyone this weekend! Go Tigers!! Go Dabo!

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Are you ready for some (Spring) football?

Photo Credit: Ken Ruinard of independentmail.com
Who's ready for some football?!?

Me, me, me!!

Sigh....Spring in Clemson. I'll take lots of pictures I promise! If you're also going to the 2010 Orange and White game this weekend, don't forget to take pictures and email them to us to include with ours!

Weather perfect.......check!

The game will be at 4:00pm in Death Valley - the Orange team versus the White team. Admission is free! Gates 5 (Fatz Café Gate), 9 (Tom Winkopp Gate) and 13 (Williams Gate) will be open for fans to enter the stadium beginning at 1:00 PM prior to the football game. Seating will be available in the North stands. Parking will be available in Lot 3A, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 10, the McFadden Lot and the streets surrounding Littlejohn Coliseum and Memorial Stadium.

While you're in town, check out some of the other great events for you and your family to participate in while in Clemson...
(source: clemsontigers.com)

All In Foundation Ball - Friday, April 9 - Madren Center Pavilion - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
Dabo’s All In Team Foundation was founded in January 2009 to raise awareness of critical education and health issues in order to change lives of people across the state of South Carolina by supporting Breast Cancer Research, The Phoenix Center, Call Me Mister, RISE Program and other significant causes.

Dabo's All In Foundation is holding the first annual All In Ball on Friday night at the Madren Center. The event will raise funds for the foundation’s activities. The event is expected to sell-out, with a capacity crowd of 500 supporters.

Entertainment, food, and former Clemson Legends featuring CJ Spiller, Jacoby Ford, and others will be part of this fun, casual event. The evening will also feature the popular live and silent auction.

Tickets are $100.00 per person; $50.00 tax deductible, and can be purchased through the foundation website. Must be 21 or older to attend.

More Clemson sports events!
The 10th-ranked Clemson women's tennis team will play host to two ACC rivals at the Hoke Sloan Tennis Center over the weekend. The Tigers will face North Carolina on Saturday at 11:00 AM and Duke on Sunday at 12:00 PM.

The Tiger volleyball team will hold the Clemson Spring Tournament on Saturday in Jervey Gymnasium. Clemson will face Winthrop at 10:00 AM and Charlotte at 1:00 PM.

Admission to both these events is also free!

IPTAY Annual Meeting - IPTAY center - 1:00 p.m.
The IPTAY Office will open at 12:00 PM on Saturday, and IPTAY will hold an annual meeting at 1:00 PM at the IPTAY center. All IPTAY Donors are invited to attend the annual meeting.

Be a T.I.G.E.R. Field Day - Saturday, April 10 - Littlejohn Coliseum lawn - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Clemson University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the Solid Orange Squad will hold their annual Be a T.I.G.E.R! Field Day on Saturday. The event will be held from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the Littlejohn Coliseum lawn. The event is open to children up to the sixth grade and admission is free.

A Day in the Life of a Clemson Student-Athlete - Littlejohn Coliseum - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Also on Saturday, SAAC and the Solid Orange Squad will present "A Day in the Life of a Clemson Student-Athlete" as part of National Student-Athlete Day. This event is open to middle and high school students and will take place from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Interested participants should meet at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Clemson Sons Bowl - Memorial Stadium - 2:00 p.m.
The Clemson Sons Bowl, a flag football game featuring former Tiger football players, will be held at Memorial Stadium at 2:00 PM on Saturday.


Looks like a packed weekend of great events for you and your family... See y'all there! Go Tigers!!!

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