2013 Induction Weekend

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The 2013 Induction will take place on June 8, 2013 in Knoxville, TN. The Class of 2013 includes Gary Blair (Coach), Jim Foster (Coach), Peggie Gillom-Granderson (Player), Jen Rizzotti (Player), Annette Smith-Knight (Player), and Sue Wicks (Player).With the addition of the Class of 2013, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame will recognize the Wayland Baptist University Flying Queens from 1953 to 1958 for their contributions to the game in a display at the Hall entitled "Trailblazers of the Game". The Flying Queens will join the All American Red Heads, Edmonton Grads, and the Former Helms/Citizens Savings/Founders Bank as the only four groups recognized as "Trailblazers of the Game". To purchase tickets or for more information about the Induction Weekend please call (865) 633-9000.

 


Special Hours of Operation

Friday, June 7 10:00 - 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 8 10:00 - 3:00 PM (Open Free to Public)
Sunday, June 9 8:00 - 4:00 PM (Open Free to Public)



Ticket Information

To purchase ticket packages please call (865) 633-9000, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST).

 

Rookie Package - $100

  • 1 Ticket to the Induction Ceremony and Post-Induction Celebration/Silent Auction

All-Star Package - $200

  • 1 Ticket to the Induction Ceremony and Post-Induction Celebration/Silent Auction
  • 1 Ticket to the Gala Reception hosted by Coaches Holly Warlick and Geno Auriemma

All-American Package - $1,000

  • 5 Tickets to the Induction Ceremony and Post-Induction Celebration/Silent Auction
  • 5 Tickets to the Gala Reception hosted by Coaches Holly Warlick and Geno Auriemma
  • 5 Class of 2013 Autographed Induction Programs

MVP Package - $2,500

  • 10 Tickets to the Induction Ceremony and Post-Induction Celebration/Silent Auction
  • 10 Tickets to the Gala Reception hosted by Coaches Holly Warlick and Geno Auriemma
  • 1/2 Page (B/W) Ad in the Induction Program
  • 10 Class of 2013 Autographed Induction Programs

*Processing Fees will be applied*


Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 8

10:00-11:00 AM Class of 2013 Autograph Session at the WBHOF (Free Event)
5:00-6:30 PM

Gala Reception hosted by Coaches Holly Warlick and Geno Auriemma at
East Tennessee Historical Center (Ticketed Event)
7:00-9:00 PM Induction Ceremony at the Bijou Theatre (Ticketed Event)
9:00-11:00 PM Post-Induction Celebration/Silent Auction at the WBHOF (Ticketed Event)


Hotel Information

All guests for the WBHOF's 2013 Induction can stay at the Knoxville Marriott, directly adjacent to the WBHOF parking lot. Single and Double rooms have been reserved for a discounted rate of $114.00 + tax. Guests may make their reservations directly by calling
(865) 637-1234 and ask for the "Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Block."

 

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Induction Program Ads

Support the Class of 2013 by purchasing an Ad in our Induction Program. Rates are listed below and space is limited. Please call
(865) 633-9000 for more information or to purchase you Ad.

Full Page, Full Color (6 x 8): $900

Full Page BW (6 x 8): $750

1/2 Page BW (6 x 3.75): $500

1/4 Page BW (2.75 x 3.75): $250

Line Listing : $100

Induction Sponsors

Nomination Form

In order to be considered for selection for induction, an individual must meet the following prerequisites:

Player: Must be retired from the highest level of play for at least five years

Coach: Must have coached the women’s game at least 20 years

Referee: Must have officiated the women’s game at least 10 years

Contributor: Must have significantly impacted the game of women’s basketball

 

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