TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Athletics will continue its celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX with a day-long recognition on Thursday, June 23 on the campus of the University of Arizona. The athletics department's special programming begins with a field day for youths, grades kindergarten to eighth, to participate in sports and connect with Arizona's student-athletes. Hall of Fame administrator and Arizona Trail Blazer, Rocky LaRose, will be the morning's keynote speaker. The department will also host an informative panel to discuss the history of Title IX and its impact on women's sports at Arizona and throughout the nation.

"We are excited to welcome the Southern Arizona community to this historic day at Arizona Athletics," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dave Heeke. "June 23 represents a landmark day for women's sports. A day that is important to recognize and celebrate in our community. We hope this event will serve Tucson by bringing into focus how Title IX has positively transformed opportunities for women in sport in higher education. Also, we have integrated a youth experience portion of this event to connect the past of Title IX with its future."

Scheduled to appear at the Arizona Athletics panel are Arizona All-American and ESPN Softball analyst Jenny Dalton-Hill, head women's basketball coach Adia Barnes as well as NCAA Woman of the Year recipients Tanya Hughes and Lacey John among other prominent figures in department history. The panel will be hosted by Bailey O'Carroll of KOLD News and will be an informative discussion to engage and educate the young attendees on the multi-generational impact of Title IX on society and how today's youth will shape the future opportunities for women.

Field Day will begin at 9 a.m. (MST) on Thursday, June 23 with various activities and stations set up in the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center. Parents will be asked to accompany their children throughout the morning before the lunchtime panel begins at 11:30 a.m. (MST). A free meal will be provided to those who reserve a ticket for the lunchtime panel. 

Please make your free reservation to attend Arizona Athletics' Title IX Celebration by clicking here.