Annual Softball Alumni Weekend To Be Held April 26 & 27

April 14, 2008

LAWRENCE, Kan. –

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The 1983, 1985 and 1986 teams were recently inducted into the Booth Family Hall of Athletics by the athletic department and players from those teams are strongly encouraged to attend. To register for the Kansas softball alumni weekend, please contact assistant coach Christi Musser by email at cmusser@ku.edu or by phone at 785-864-7964.

Saturday’s events will also include a golf outing at Eagle Bend golf course and a post-game tailgate social with the current Kansas softball team. Those interested in the golf outing should meet at Eagle Bend Golf Course at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Listed below is a schedule of events for the weekend.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

7:30 a.m. – Golf Outing at Eagle Bend

2:00 p.m. – Kansas Jayhawks vs. OklahomaState

4:30 p.m. – Tailgate social with Current KU team

5:00 p.m. – Slowpitch Alumni Softball Game at Arrocha Ballpark

7:30 p.m. – Evening social at Johnny’s Tavern

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Noon – Kansas Jayhawks vs. OklahomaState