Photos: UA celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX
Arizona Athletics hosted a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX with a day of sports related activities, speeches and lunch at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
Former Arizona Athletics director Kathleen "Rocky" LaRose kicked off the celebration with a speech in the morning. Then kids gathered in groups for a variety of activities including yoga, throwing, running, soccer and education.
Arizona Softball star Jenny Dalton-Hill, Women's Basketball Head Coach Adia Barnes, Softball Head Coach Caitlin Lowe, NCAA Women of the Year recipient Lacey Nymeyer John and Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inductee Kathy Krucker participated in a panel discussion about Title IX.
Then Dalton-Hill ended the event with a speech about her story and how Title IX has impacted her and changed throughout the years.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Arizona women's basketball player Lauren Ware, in gray left, yells "Bear Down!" with a group of kids after finishing a yoga demonstration during Thursday's 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
From left to right, Women's Basketball Head Coach Adia Barnes, Arizona Softball star Jenny Dalton-Hill, Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inductee Kathy Krucker, Softball Head Coach Caitlin Lowe and NCAA Women of the Year recipient Lacey Nymeyer John laugh during a panel discussion for The University of Arizona Athletics 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Adison Yeoman, 6, kicks a soccer ball for a goal during the kids field day activities for The University of Arizona Athletics 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Avery Francis, 10, right, high-fives Arizona Softball utility Allie Skaggs while playing a throwing game during The University of Arizona Athletics 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Sara Marose, 7, left, laughs while playing with Arizona Softball infielder Sophia Carroll during The University of Arizona Athletics 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Joesph Montijo, 8, right, plays with a football while other kids find a ball to play with during The University of Arizona Athletics 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Former Arizona softball star Jenny Dalton-Hill gets a little emotional while talking about former coach Mike Candrea’s impact on her career during her speech for the university’s 50th anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center on June 23, 2022.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Arizona Women's Basketball commit Maya Nnaji, left, plays "Duck, Duck, Goose" with a group of kids and volunteers during The University of Arizona Athletics 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Jolene Streater, 9, left, tries to score a goal on Wilbur during The University of Arizona Athletics 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
From left to right, Women's Basketball Head Coach Adia Barnes, Arizona Softball star Jenny Dalton-Hill, Arizona Sports Hall of Fame inductee Kathy Krucker, Softball Head Coach Caitlin Lowe and NCAA Women of the Year recipient Lacey Nymeyer John laugh during a panel discussion for The University of Arizona Athletics 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Arizona Softball Head Coach Caitlin Lowe, right, answers a question during the panel discussion for The University of Arizona Athletics 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Isadora Phillips, 7, left, and her sister Esmerelda Phillips, 7, check out the decorated donuts during The University of Arizona Athletics 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
UA celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Sara Marose, 7, makes a Bens Bells bead during The University of Arizona Athletics 50th Anniversary celebration of Title IX at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center in Tucson, Ariz. on June 23, 2022.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
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