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Off the Backboard

The Official eNewsletter of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

March 2011

We hope your brackets are ready because March is here!

In this month's newsletter you will find exciting news regarding a new virtual exhibit at the Hall, new changes in our Induction Weekend Silent Auction, the schedule for Induction 2011, updates on past inductees, and details on a cookbook containing recipes from our WBHOF family.

Since our last newsletter the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame has formed a new partnership in Knoxville with the Coordinated School Health program, which seeks to improve student health and their capacity to learn through the support of families, communities, and schools. More details below!

Also, the WBHOF has continued to host many events including birthday parties, education programs, field trips, receptions, and many other special occasions. Visit www.wbhof.com for more information on special events.

Check out the rest of the newsletter below to find out more information about all of the happenings at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame!

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2011 Induction Weekend Schedule of Events

Friday June 10

-Private Inductee Welcome Event(Invite Only)

Saturday June 11

-6:30 A.M. On-Site Registration for 4Kay™ Run/Walk

-8:00 A.M. 4Kay™ Run/Walk (Registration Fee)

-10:00 A.M. Class of 2011 Autograph Session (Free to the Public

-7:00 P.M. 2011 Induction Ceremony at the Bijou Theatre (Ticketed Event)

-9:00 P.M. Post-Induction Celebration Party at the WBHOF (Ticketed Event)

WBHOF Induction Weekend Hours of Operation

Friday, June 10

-10 A.M.-4 P.M.

Saturday, June 11

-7 A.M.-3 P.M.

Sunday June 12

- 8 A.M.-2 P.M.

WBHOF Final Four Weekend Exhibit

Make sure to come visit The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame exhibits and booths during Final Four Weekend in Indianapolis, IN.

Stop by and see our exhibits at Conseco Fieldhouse during the NCAA Women's Final Four and at the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis, IN.

We will also have booths set up at Tourney Town April 1-3 at the Indiana Convention Center and at the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Convention April 1-5.

Online Silent Auction

Every year the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame holds a silent auction to raise money for our organization. This year, we are excited to announce that the silent auction will begin online May 15th and end June 1st. We will also have items available at the Post-Induction Celebration Party on June 11.

To access the auction, click here.

The change to an online auction will be a win-win for both the WBHOF and participants, allowing those who cannot attend the 2011 Induction Weekend to access the auction and raise additional money for the WBHOF!

If you or your company has items to donate contact Jackie Wise at 865-633-9000 ext 233 or send an e-mail to jwise@wbhof.com.

Support the Hall

Good Search - Next time you need to search the internet use Good Search and choose the WBHOF as the cause. A small donation is made to the Hall every time you search for something.

Milestone Wins

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame would like to congratulate and honor Class of 2006 inductee Geno Auriemma as well as the Connecticut Lady Huskies basketball team on setting the all-time record for longest winning streak in NCAA college basketball history. Beginning during the Final Four in 2008 and ending in December of 2010, the streak included 2 consecutive undefeated National Championship titles. At 90 games, the streak now stands as the most consecutive wins for any college basketball team, men's or women's.

Joining exclusive company, Class of 2006 inductee Barbara Stevens reached her 800th win on December 19,2010. Head Coach of Bentley University, Stevens coached her team to a 93-60 victory over C.W. Post. The all-time wins leader for NCAA Division II women's basketball, Stevens is currently in her 25th season as Bentley University Head Coach. Congratulations to Coach Stevens for this outstanding milestone.

Just three days after Barbara Stevens reached her 800th win, Class of 2002 inductee and Stanford head coach, Tara VanDerveer, earned her 800th career win as a college basketball coach winning 100-45 against San Francisco. Interestingly, the win came against Class of 2009 WBHOF inductee Jennifer Azzi, head coach of the San Francisco Dons. The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame congratulates Coach VanDerveer on this outstanding achievement.

Coordinated School Health Program

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame has recently formed a new partnership in Knoxville with the Coordinated School Health Program, whose mission is to improve student health and their capacity to learn through the support of families, communities, and schools. The Hall of Fame has played host to four physical activity and support sessions during their 8-week eWellness program for teachers and staff in Knox County.

Teachers in the Coordinated School Health Program participating in Zumba.

Class of 2007 Hall of Fame inductee Daedra Charles-Furlow, was the guest speaker for the first session, where she spoke about balancing your daily life and taking time for yourself. In the next couple of sessions, attendees got the chance to participate in Zumba, resistance band workouts, and coaching from Jackie Ansley, CEO of Performance Training and a well known figure in women's basketball. In the last session, the Hall of Fame staff facilitated a physical activity session, in which we guided teachers through a typical physical education program used in our elementary school field trips. This partnership has been a great benefit for both organizations and we look forward to working with the Coordinated School Health Program in the future.

Cookbook

The WBHOF is currently in the midst of an exciting project to create a Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Cookbook that will serve as a fundraiser, helping us to continue our mission to Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, and Promote the Future.

The cookbook will contain up to two hundred recipes organized in the following categories:

Appetizers & Beverages, Soups & Salads, Vegetables & Side Dishes, Main Courses, Breads & Rolls, Desserts, Cookies & Candies, and This & That.

We are still accepting recipes for the cookbook. In order to maintain balance, we ask that you submit recipes for at least two of the categories and encourage you to submit one recipe for each category.

Please e-mail your recipes to swilson@wbhof.com.

Darin' Erin Challenges Globetrotter at the Hall

On March 3rd, The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame hosted Darin Erin', known locally for her stunts and dares, and Harlem Globetrotter, Hot Shot, for a video shoot to air on WBIR-TV Channel 10 Knoxville.

Click here for a sneak preview of the video shoot as well as a shout out to Class of 2005 inductee Lynette Woodard!

Induction Weekend 2011

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2011

The excitement is building as the calendar turns to Spring because Induction 2011 is just around the corner. The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is excited to honor the 2011 class of inductees on June 10-11 with numerous festivities and to remember inductees of years past. The Class of 2011 includes Val Ackerman, Ruthie Bolton, Vicky Bullett, Muffet McGraw, Pearl Moore, and Lometa Odom. In addition, the All-American Red Heads will also be honored for their contributions to the game.

Induction Weekend festivities will kick off with a private event on the night of Friday, June 10, at the WBHOF.

Starting at 8 A.M. on Saturday, June 11, the WBHOF will be hosting its Third Annual 4Kay™ Run/Walk in memory of Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Kay Yow, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2009. You can register online through the WBHOF website: www.wbhof.com.

On the evening of June 11, Induction Weekend will culminate with the highly anticipated Induction Ceremony followed by a Post-Induction Celebration Party. The ceremony will take place at the Bijou Theatre at 7 P.M. in the heart of downtown Knoxville, and will be followed by a Post-Induction Celebration Party at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Tickets may be purchased online at our website: www.wbhof.com.

Third Annual 4Kay™

Run/Walk Information

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is honored to host its Third Annual 4Kay™ Run/Walk on Saturday, June 11 during the 2011 Induction Weekend. Participants can register as a runner, walker, team, or honorary participant. Day of registration starts at 6:30 A.M. and the walk begins at 8:00 A.M.

The event is held in remembrance of former N.C. State Women's Basketball Coach and Class of 2000 inductee Kay Yow. Yow, one of the most admired and respected coaches in college basketball history, lost her battle with breast cancer on January 24, 2009. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit women's cancer research through the Kay Yow Cancer Fund™.

The NCAA held the first NCAA 4Kay™ Run Presented by The Hartford® in conjunction with the 2008 Women's Final Four in Tampa, FL. Approximately 800 people registered. The WBHOF's 2009 4Kay™ Run/Walk was the first on a national level organized by someone other than the NCAA and the first in a city not associated with the Women's Final Four.

Click here to register and for more information.

New Virtual Exhibit

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame is continuing to promote an interactive museum experience with the unveiling of a new virtual exhibit.

The Snibbe Interactive InfoTiles exhibit allows customers to browse large amounts of information as a playful,social, and educational experience. Visitors use a virtual basketball selector box, with all of the attributes of a real live ball, to choose a tile that contains informational content on the past, present, and future of women's basketball. The format of the material ranges from videos and animation to fun facts and trivia. With Snibbe InfoTiles, visitors are put in control with the ability to access all of the numerous features that the interactive exhibit has to offer.

For more information visit the Snibbe Interactive website or check out the video below to get a sneak peek at what the Snibbe Interactive Exhibit has to offer!

College Basketball Experience InfoTiles by Snibbe Interactive

Inductees in the News

Congratulations to 2003 inductee Marsha Sharp for being named the 65th annual Lubbock Woman of the Year for 2010. Sharp was honored for her many successes on the court, along with her history of high academic standards for her players.
Former president of FIBA and Class of 2000 inductee George Killian was honored in September of 2010 by the United States Olympic Committee with the prestigious Olympic Torch Award. The award is presented in recognition of significant service to the U.S. Olympic movement both in the United States and throughout the world.
On December 10, 2010, Class of 2010 inductee Teresa Edwards was recognized with the Silver Anniversary Award which honors individuals on the 25th anniversary of the end of their collegiate careers. A student-athlete at the University of Georgia, Edwards led the Georgia Bulldogs to a 116-7 record during her four years and three SEC Championships.In the Fall of 2010, Edwards also received the Bill Hartman Award which honors the outstanding achievements of student-athletes from The University of Georgia. Congratulations to Teresa for these outstanding accomplishments!
Harley Redin, inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in its inaugural 1999 class, was honored by Wayland Baptist University along with his wife Wilda Redin with the unveiling of the Wilda and Harley Redin Court. The court recognizes the Redin's contribution to the sport of basketball as well as to Wayland Baptist University.
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame congratulates Class of 2002 inductee Kamie Ethridge on her selection as one of 12 inaugural inductees into the Lubbock ISD Athletics Hall of Honor in 2010.

News and Notes

Class of 2007 inductee Mel Greenberg, known as the "Hoops Guru," is now the exclusive author of all blog content for Inside Women's Basketball. Greenberg is considered to be one of the most committed and knowledgeable contributors to women's basketball and the WBHOF congratulates Mel Greenberg on the new partnership.

WBHOF Internship Program

We would like to welcome and introduce our Spring 2011 interns. Starting in January, this group has settled in and are already making an impact on our daily operations. They will remain on board through Induction 2011, helping plan and execute all of the festivities.

Basketball Relations, Archives, Exhibits, and Communications:

-Jessica Greene

Junior

History Major

-Austin Porter

Senior

Sport Management Major

-Jasmine Jones

Sophomore

Sport Management Major

Special Events, Marketing, and Programming:

-Kelsey Morris
Junior

Sport Management Major

-Mary Rose Peterson

Senior

Sport Management Major

Operations:

-Matt Miller

Junior

Recreation Administration Major

The internship program at the Hall of Fame strives to provide real world job experience in a positive work environment, while also providing opportunities for interns to take leadership roles on various projects.