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Black Women In Sport Foundation
Carving A Legacy: Sports Legends Past, Present and Future

PHILADELPHIA, PA. On October 6th, through 8th, 2000, the Black Women In Sport Foundation will host their Fifth Annual National Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This year's conference is expected to attract more than 500 women and girls from across the country. Attendees will spend a weekend mixing and mingling with some of the greatest names in the sports world as they come together for education, information and entertainment.

This year's theme, "Carving a Legacy: Sports Legends - Past, Present and Future" honors not just current legends but also those who have come before us and those who are yet to make their mark in the sports arena. Here you will also have an opportunity to discuss many of the legal aspects of women's sports in the new millennium with experts in the field. In addition you can learn about the many career opportunities that exist for women in sport and how best to market yourself and make the most out of a sports career.

The conference itinerary includes pre-conference events, receptions, workshops, demonstrations, an Awards Banquet, youth dance, and other special events. The Black Women In Sport Foundation, founded in 1992, is dedicated to facilitating the involvement of Black women in every aspect of sport in the United States and around the world, through the "hands-on" development and management of grass roots level outreach programs. The Foundation is unique in its ability to address the needs and wishes of young black women and girls, and to define the best ways to guide and support them in their path to life-long achievement. The Black Women In Sport Foundation is a Pennsylvania Non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

Black Women In Sports Foundation
2000 Conference Schedule

Friday, October 6, 2000
3:00 PM - 9:00PM	Registration
7:00 PM - 9:00PM	"Legends" Reception

Saturday, October 7, 2000
6:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Registration
6:30 AM - 7:30AM	Aerobics
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM	Opening Plenary Session
10:00 AM - 12:15 AM	Adults and Youth Workshops
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM	Luncheon
1:30 PM - 3:45 PM	Adult and Youth Workshops
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Silent Auction
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Awards Banquet
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Youth Dance Sunday

October 8, 2000
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	5th Annual Donna Richardson Fun and Fitness Walk
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Devotions
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Benefit Brunch and Award Presentations

[For more information, contact the Black Women in Sports Foundation at Post Office Box 2610, Philadelphia, PA 19130 or visit their website at blackwomeninsport.org. Source: Black Women In Sport Foundation.]