LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV athletic department and women's sports teams along with the Las Vegas Aces organization will come together to honor the 40th annual celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, January 31, by hosting free sports clinic prior to the Lady Rebels' home contest that afternoon against Colorado State at The Pavilion.
 
The morning will begin with a free sports clinic involving players and staff from several athletic teams at UNLV and members of the Aces organization will be assisting put on the event for kids in 8th grade and under at Mendenhall Center. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. while the clinic will begin at 9:30 a.m., with different stations set up across the Mendenhall floor. Following the event, all participants are invited to attend the UNLV Lady Rebels Mountain West contest against Colorado State for free, with the game tipping-off at 12:00 p.m. in The Pavilion. All participants will receive free food and complimentary admission to the game and kids always get in free.
 
For additional tickets, visit UNLVTickets.com. Tickets for the game are $6 when purchased in advance and online. General admission tickets at the door are $10 ($8 for seniors, UNLV faculty/staff and alumni). UNLV students and Nevada high school students (presenting student ID) as well as all children 12 and under enter free.
 
NGWSD is celebrated in all 50 states with community-based events, award ceremonies, and activities honoring the achievements and encouraging participation of girls and women in sports, starting back in 1987. The national-wide celebration is jointly organized by the Women's Sports Foundation.
 
Space is limited for the pre-game clinic, so fans should sign up early at this link.
 
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