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2023 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Ancillary Events
The depth of influence a person can have over a sport isn't instantly obvious. It can take time for meaning to take hold or for society to realize that an athlete's exploits or coach's philosophies, which seemed small or personal, were taking root and blossoming into something else entirely. For the 10 newest selections to the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame, their individual passions changed the trajectory of sports in the state and across the country.
The new class will be inducted March 1 at the Mall of America, in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference as the women's basketball tournament begins in Minneapolis. Staff members of the Star Tribune, owner of the Hall of Fame, chose to recognize Big Ten alums in this year's class to commemorate the tournament coming to Minnesota for the first time. Join as we honor this class of Big Ten legends:
Lou Nanne
Bob Johnson (posthumous)
Mychal Thompson
Carol Ann Shudlick
Katie Smith
Linda Roberts
Jean Freeman (posthumous)
Scott Studwell
Mick Tingelhoff (posthumous)
Paul Krause
This event is free and open to the public. Along with the ceremony guests will have the opportunity to snap their photo with the Big Ten Championship Trophy.
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Time: 5:30–7 p.m. (CT)
Location: Mall of America, Huntington Bank Rotunda, 7104 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
PRACTICE WITH A PURPOSE
Practice with a Purpose is a program focused on creating connections with local youth through a series of events that tie together teamwork, community organizations, and a keynote message based on topics that relevant to our community. Each "practice session" includes a sports clinic hosted by a local celebrity coach, a keynote message, free play, and takeaway gifts. The celebrity coach roster may include Big Ten Alumni members of Minnesota sports teams, local leaders, cultural influencers, and more. Minnesota community organizations focused on youth will be engaged at each session to offer the opportunity to a diverse audience of local youth. The first Practice with a Purpose session will be held on March 2nd to celebrate Youth Day during the tournament. Full event details will be available closer to the tournament.
CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS
“Critical Conversations” presented by Minnesota Sports and Events and the Star Tribune is a speaker series comprised of engaging conversations on topics that are timely and relevant to our community. A marquee Critical Conversations session will be held in downtown Minneapolis during tournament week. Full event details and registration information will be available in early 2023.
MINNESOTA SPORTS AND EVENTS JUNIOR JOURNALISM
Beginning in 2023 Minnesota Sports and Events, along with their media partners, will introduce the first iteration of their Junior Journalism program. Partnering with a local youth organization, MNSE and their media partners will select a group of students for a behind the scenes experience of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. Students will write an article about the tournament experience, highlighting their most inspiring moments. Details for this program are still in development.
MINNESOTA SPORTS AND EVENTS HOST HOUSE
Host House is the premier local organizing committee (LOC) hospitality destination during tournament week. Diverse programming offers something for everyone and may include pre-game parties, panel discussions, live radio broadcasts, podcast recordings, celebrity meet & greets, watch parties, local music, food and drinks, and more. Passes to Host House are included in all LOC premier game experience and suite packages. A Host House pass is required to attend. Full schedule of events will be announced closer to the tournament.
- Dates: March 2 – 5, 2023
- Location: Tom’s Watch Bar, 609 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
BIG TEN FAN FUN ZONE
Bringing the energy to the Target Center atrium and concourses, the Big Ten Fan Fun Zone will pump up ticket holders with activities, giveaways, entertainment, pep rallies, and photo ops celebrating each tournament theme day. The fun will begin 90 minutes before tip-off each session. Full calendar of activities will be announced closer to the tournament.
BIG TEN GIVES BACK
Each day of the tournament within the Fan Fun Zone game goers will be able to leave their mark on the Twin Cities community. Presented by Hands On Twin Cities, service stations will be set up in the Fan Fun Zone areas for a hands on opportunity to deliver much needed supplies to local non-profits benefiting communities in need. Full project and non-profit organization details will be released closer to the tournament.
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