A Hurricane Salute To Women In Sports

Jan. 23, 2002

On Friday, January 18th, the University of Miami Athletic Department conducted ‘A Hurricane Salute to Women in Sports’ clinic. Over 350 area elementary and middle school students participated in a sports clinic highlighting the advantages of girls participating in sports.

‘The Hurricane Salute to Women in Sports’ presented by First Union, included speeches from the Miami Sol’s Ruth Riley and the Hurricane’s Women Basketball Coach, Ferne Labati.

The students were divided into different groups, introducing them to different activities ranging from tennis to cheerleading to rowing to basketball. The event concluded with lunch provided by The Big Cheese and Gatorade.