MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL To help celebrate the 26th National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Wednesday, February 1, the Minnesota Lynx will participate in a ceremony at the Minnesota State Capitol from 12 - 1:00 p.m. Members of the Minnesota Lynx organization will be on hand to help spread awareness of this day.

"The Minnesota Lynx are excited to take part in the state's National Girls and Women in Sports Day," Conrad Smith, Lynx Chief Operating Officer said. "This day is very important to our organization. We thank

everyone who has contributed to this event for their hard work in promoting female athletics today and all year."

National Girls and Women in Sports Day was first chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1986 and honors female athletic achievement and recognizes the positive influence of sports participation for girls and women. The day is recognized in all 50 states.

For more information about the event, go to: http://ngwsd-mn.com/2011-Event.html

Lynx season tickets for the 2012 WNBA campaign, which beings on May 20, are available for as low as $153 and can be purchased by calling 612-673-8400 or by visiting www.lynxbasketball.com.

CONTACT: Aaron Seehusen, Minnesota Lynx, 612-673-1602

Amanda Collins, Minnesota Lynx, 612-673-1681

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