{"id":5344,"date":"2011-02-27T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2011-02-27T16:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=5344"},"modified":"2011-02-27T02:56:48","modified_gmt":"2011-02-27T08:56:48","slug":"apsu-celebrates-the-first-women-in-athletics-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2011\/02\/27\/apsu-celebrates-the-first-women-in-athletics-event\/","title":{"rendered":"APSU celebrates the first Women in Athletics event"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AustinClarksville, TN<\/strong> – It\u2019s time to laud all current and former female athletes at Austin Peay State University, and for that endeavor, a new event is planned to recognize the growth of women\u2019s sports and raise funds for a new endowment.<\/p>\n

For the inaugural year, the 2011 Austin Peay Celebrates Women in Athletics, scheduled for April 8th-9th, will spotlight the 25th anniversary of the Lady Govs softball program. In addition, the softball field will be named in honor of Cheryl Holt, a longtime coach and assistant athletic director at APSU.<\/p>\n

\"Women<\/p>\n

Each year, the Women in Athletics event will focus specifically on one sport and\/or milestone. The goal is to celebrate women\u2019s achievements in athletics and raise money for the women\u2019s athletic programs.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event is co-chaired by APSU alumnae Susan Cole (\u201986), who starred on the first Lady Govs softball team and was on the basketball team, and Nancy Howell (\u201970), a tennis player for the Lady Govs.<\/p>\n

The schedule includes a number of activities April 8th-9th:<\/h3>\n

Celebration of Women\u2019s Athletics dinner<\/strong>
\n6:30pm, Friday, April 8th, floor of the Dunn Center<\/em><\/p>\n

The dinner will feature guest speaker Lin Dunn, current WNBA head coach of the Indiana Fever and former APSU head coach of women\u2019s basketball, volleyball and tennis from 1970-77. APSU coaches, staff, former players, Hall of Famers and Governors fans and supporters are invited. Limited space is available, and reservations are required. Tickets are $40.00 per person, $75.00 per couple. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 931-221-7761.<\/p>\n

Walk to Celebrate Women<\/strong>
\n9:00am, Saturday, April 9th, begin and end on Drane Street next to the Dunn Center<\/em><\/p>\n

Individuals and teams are invited to walk around the APSU campus to help raise awareness and funds for APSU women\u2019s athletic programs. Fun walk T-shirts will be given to those who preregister. Check-in is at 8:30am. For more information or to register, call 931-221-7024 or 931-221-7615.<\/p>\n

Tailgate Brunch<\/strong>
\n10:30am, Saturday, April 9th, softball field<\/em><\/p>\n

Prior to the Lady Govs softball doubleheader, a tent will be set up for APSU fans. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $5.00 and will be available at the tent prior to the event.<\/p>\n

Softball field naming and 25th Anniversary Celebration<\/strong>
\n12:30pm, Saturday, April 9th, Softball Field<\/em><\/p>\n

The softball field will be named in honor of Cheryl Holt, a longtime coach and assistant athletic director at APSU.<\/p>\n

Lady Govs softball against OVC rival Murray State in doubleheader<\/strong>
\n1:00pm, Saturday, April 9th, Cheryl Holt Softball Field<\/em><\/p>\n

In conjunction with the weekend events, the Women\u2019s Athletic Endowment to support financially women\u2019s athletics at APSU will be launched. To make a donation or pledge to help support the endowment, call Chrissy Booth in the APSU Office of University Advancement, 931-221-7130.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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