Connecticut Sun Announces Inaugural Women In Sports Essay Contest
Published on February 5, 2009 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Connecticut Sun News Release
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (February 5, 2009) - The Connecticut Sun is inviting Connecticut students in grades 4-8 to participate in the Inaugural Women in Sports Essay Contest in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). All Connecticut students that are interested in participating in the project may submit a one-page essay answering the question: Who is your favorite female athlete and why? All essays must be received by the Connecticut Sun front office by Friday, April 10th. Sun players, along with members of the organization, will judge the essays.
Entry forms are now available on www.connecticutsun.com. NGWSD began in 1987 as a day to remember Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman for her athletic achievements and her work to assure equality for women's sports. It has evolved into a day that acknowledges the past while recognizing current sports achievements, the positive influence of sports participation and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports.
One grand prize winner will receive an exclusive school assembly with Sun mascot Blaze and/or players to recognize the winning student, essay and school. The winner will be recognized at a Sun pre-season game, receive four tickets to a pre-season game and have their essay posted on www.connecticutsun.com. Five runners-up, one from each grade level, will receive four tickets to a Sun pre-season game and their essays posted on www.connecticutsun.com. The first 50 entrants in the contest will receive a special gift from the Connecticut Sun as well as two complimentary tickets to a Sun pre-season game.
The Connecticut Sun tip off its seventh season at Mohegan Sun Arena on June 6th with a 4 p.m. game against the Washington Mystics. Season tickets and mini-plans are on sale now and can be reserved by calling a Sun Ticket Representative at 1.877.SUN.TIXX (786-8499) or by visiting www.connecticutsun.com.
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- Connecticut Sun Announces Inaugural Women In Sports Essay Contest - Connecticut Sun
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