Uncasville, CT (January 31, 2022) – In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the Connecticut Sun is hosting a Her Time to Play basketball clinic and Q&A session for CT Storm Girls Basketball. The clinic will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 2 from 6-7pm ET at William J. Johnston Middle School in Colchester, CT. This is the second time the Sun and Storm have partnered together for NGWSD. The event is expected to have over 40 girls in attendance.

This year marks the 36^th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a day celebrated annually during the first week of February. NGWSD recognizes the accomplishments of girls and women in sports, emphasizes the positive impact sports participation has on girls and women as well as honors the progress women have made in sports. This year NGWSD will also put an emphasis on the 50th Anniversary of Title IX.

“National Girls and Women in Sports Day is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the women who paved the way for us to do what we do, Connecticut Sun Team President, Jennifer Rizzotti said. “It also serves as a reminder of how much work still needs to be done for the girls who are coming after us. We are so excited to be able to work with organizations like CT Storm to be able to encourage the next generation of women’s basketball players.”

Connecticut Sun Player Development Coach Awvee Story and president of CT Storm, Jen Labrie will team up to host the 45-minute skills clinic for girls in the CT Storm program. Nicole Alexander, head athletic trainer for the Sun and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Analisse Rios will lead a 15-minute Q&A discussion that focuses on their roles with the Sun, the importance of girls’ participation in sports and the meaning of NGWSD.

Lastly, the Sun will interview a select number of participants to gain their perspective on topics including NGWSD, girls’ participation in sports and the impact sports has had on their lives. These interviews will be published on the Sun’s social media channels to help bring awareness to the day and the direct influence sports has had on youth girls.

Connecticut will begin the 2022 WNBA campaign on Sat., May 7 on the road against the New York Liberty. A week later the Sun will celebrate its 20^th anniversary at the home opener on Sat., May 14 versus the Los Angeles Sparks. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit connecticutsun.com.

ABOUT CT STORM:

Mission Statement

The Connecticut Storm Basketball Club is a non-profit parent operated organization providing quality basketball programs with a focus on skill development and enrichment for athletes of all skill levels and economic status.

Philosophy

Our philosophy at Connecticut Storm Basketball is to foster an environment where we build on developing confidence and improving skill sets by teaching a combination of a “read and react” as well as a “structured” offense. Melding these two concepts together fosters an environment for the athletes to improve their ability to make decisions on the court based on the situation in front of them while being able to learn and develop their basketball IQ for learning the game.

We believe in a strong work ethic and focus on skill development. Our Storm environment is one of open communication between players, parents and coaches. Our primary goal is to develop these young athletes to their fullest basketball playing potential so it may take them as far as they wish to go. We have had many players leave our organization with Division 1 and Division 2 basketball scholarships.

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