Uncasville, CT (September 18, 2023) – Today, the Connecticut Sun announced its first set of Connecticut Sun Basketball Skills Clinic for the 2023 WNBA off-season, starting on October 9, 2023. Participants can sign up for individual clinics or purchase all four clinics before October 6th for a $40 discount and total registration cost of $120 + transaction fees.
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The clinics will be open to girls, grades 2-8 (except the Veteran’s Day clinic, will be grades 4-8) and will be held at Sacred Heart Academy; taught by Sacred Heart Academy Girls Basketball Head Coach, Jason Kirck; and feature appearances by select Connecticut Sun staff members. Attendees will learn new concepts and skills focusing on all aspects of basketball, including skill development, teamwork, and character building to take their game to the next level. All attendees will receive an exclusive Connecticut Sun t-shirt at each clinic they attend.
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“We are thrilled to be able to host our Connecticut Sun Basketball Skills Clinics for yet another year. Having the ability to continue to provide high-level instruction, while investing in the future of our sport is so important to our organization. We hope that our clinics will inspire the next generation of women’s basketball players, while creating a safe space for them to learn and grow.” – Morgan Tuck, Connecticut Sun Director of Franchise Development and Assistant General Manager
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Connecticut Sun Basketball Skills Clinic Overview:
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Indigenous People’s Day Clinic:
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Location: Sacred Heart Academy (265 Benham St. Hamden, CT 06514)
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Date: Monday, October 9, 2023
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Times:
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1. Session 1: Girls, Grades 2-5 from 9:00am-10:15am
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2. Session 2: Girls, Grades 6-8 from 10:30am-11:45am
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Registration: Check-in will begin a half hour prior to the start of each session.
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2. Fee: $40 (plus transaction fee) – Registration is open.
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Veteran’s Day Clinic:
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Location: Sacred Heart Academy (265 Benham St. Hamden, CT 06514)
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Date: Friday, November 10, 2023
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Time: Girls, Grades 4-8 from 8:30am-10:00am
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Registration: Check-in will begin a half hour prior to the start of each session.
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2. Fee: $40 (plus transaction fee) – Registration is open.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Clinic:
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Location: Sacred Heart Academy (265 Benham St. Hamden, CT 06514)
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Date: Monday, January 15, 2024
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1. Session 1: Girls, Grades 2-5 from 9:00am-10:15am
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2. Session 2: Girls, Grades 6-8 from 10:30am-11:45am
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Registration: Check-in will begin a half hour prior to the start of each session.
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2. Fee: $40 (plus transaction fee) – Registration is open.
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Presidents’ Day Clinic:
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Location: Sacred Heart Academy (265 Benham St. Hamden, CT 06514)
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Date: Monday, February 19, 2024
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1. Session 1: Girls, Grades 2-5 from 9:00am-10:15am
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2. Session 2: Girls, Grades 6-8 from 10:30am-11:45am
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Registration: Check-in will begin a half hour prior to the start of each session.
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2. Fee: $40 (plus transaction fee) – Registration is open.
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For questions or additional information please contact Director of Franchise Development, Morgan Tuck at [email protected].
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Established in 2003, the Connecticut Sun is a professional women’s basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association that takes residence at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. For additional information or to purchase season tickets, visit www.connecticutsun.com.
