Hot Happenings

Check out these Hot Happenings in the world of women's sports

NFL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY
Tuesday, October 24 is the NFL's Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Log on to www.nfl.com on that day and click on "NFL for Her." The NFL will make a $5 donation for every page view, up to $50,000 to the Komen Foundation. Log on to make a difference.

STATE FARM
Tune in for the State Farm Rail Classic September 1-3 on ESPN2 and the State Farm Tip-Off Classic November 12th on ESPN. Check out statefarm.com

THE WOMEN'S CENTER'S TYSONS 10K/5K RACE AND 5K WALK
September 24, 8:30 am, Tysons Galleria, McLean, Virginia
Proceeds from the 13th annual race will support the Center's ongoing efforts to provide immediate and affordable counseling and education to women, men and families in need throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area, regardless of their ability to pay. Register online at www.thewomenscenter.org.

WOMEN IN SPORTS CAREERS FOUNDATION (WISC)
2000 Career Seminar Series (July-October)
You won't want to miss this! Hear from industry leaders like Ann Meyers Drysdale on job opportunities, resume preparation, salary negotiating, and sports career resources. Sign up today at wiscfoundation.org or call (714) 848-1201.

HEALTHEXPO HEADLINES TEXAS STATE FAIR
Sept. 29-Oct. 22
HealthExpo, the world's largest healthy-lifestyle event for consumers heads to Dallas this fall for a 24 day run with more activities than ever! For a preview, log on to www.healthquest.com

WOMEN'S HEALTH SERIES
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body is one hour of "must see" TV for women. Hosted by Chris Evert, the special covers the benefits of physical exercise on mental health and offers coping mechanisms for stress. Log on to www.ivillage.com/womenshealthtv for time and date in your area.

DISCOVERY HEALTH CHANNEL WOMEN'S INDOOR SOCCER CHALLENGE 12-CITY TOUR
Catch members of the U.S. Women's National Team, including Hamm, Chastain, Scurry, Foudy, Overbeck and the sport's newest stars as they take on a squad of soccer greats from around the world. Tickets are available through TicketMaster outlets and online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more info, visit www.discovery.com/soccerchallenge

October 20 - Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA
October 22 - MCI Center Washington, DC
October 28 - Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, NY
October 29 - Fleet Center, Boston, MA
November 3 - Kiel Center, St. Louis, MO
November 5 - Palace, Auburn Hills, MI
November 19 - Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA
November 30 - Sports Arena, San Diego, CA
December 3 - Pepsi Arena, Denver, CO
December 9 - Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX
December 13 - Key Arena, Seattle, WA
December 15 - The Arena, San Jose, CA

CHASE CHAMPIONSHIPS
November 13-19, Madison Square Garden
Chase is the Women's Tennis World Championships and features the top 16 singles players competing for $2 million in prize money! Martina, Venus, Serena, Lindsay, Monica and Anna are all expected to compete. Tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster.

WUSA KICKS OFF TICKET SALES FOR 2001
The Women's United Soccer Association, the first women's professional soccer league, is kicking off its inaugural season April 2001 in Atlanta, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington DC. For tickets/information call 1-877-WUSA-INFO or check out www.wusaleague.com

FITNESS ISLAND
America's very first inspirational, interactive fitness and wellness event, Fitness Island turns up the heat in 2000 with a four-city major market tour (Boston, Seattle, Atlanta and LA). Check out unique and cutting-edge "fit-tertainment" programming, exciting events, celebrity appearances and much more. For more info, visit www.fitnessisland.com.

Fitness Island Mall Events Promotional Tour and Tournaments:

Seattle:
Tacoma, WA /Sept. 9-10
Seattle, WA/Sept. 16-17
Lynwood, WA/Sept 23-14
Atlanta:
Cumberland, GA/Sept. 30-Oct.4
Alpharetta, GA/Oct. 7-8
Morrow, GA/Oct. 13-14
Los Angeles:
Northridge, CA/Oct. 21-22
Montclair, CA/ Oct. 28-29
TBD/Nov. 4-5
New York:
January/February 2001: 3 Mall Tour Pending

FIG NEWTONS
Loaded with simple & complex carbohydrates, Fig Newtons have always figured prominently in athletes' diets and training. And they taste great, too. Experience the power of the fig at the Chicago and New York Marathons (Oct. 20-22 & Nov. 3-5).

FOGDOG
Fogdog.com is a one-stop shop for all the sports you play. Also check out her.fogdog.com - exclusively for the athletic woman. Enter code SIW20 when you check out and SAVE 20% INSTANTLY. (Offer available on most items, expires 12/20/00.)

ISUZU
Isuzu presents America's Longest Warranty: 10 year/120,000 mile Powertrain Unlimited Warranty. Visit us at www.isuzu.com or call 1-800-795-9779 for details.

L.L. BEAN
L.L. BEAN start here GO ANYWHERE Classic men's and women's sportswear; easy-care travel apparel; and outdoor sporting gear. For a FREE catalog, call 800-581-2326, or visit us at www.llbean.com

LYCRA
Do your Mixman eMix of the hit song Good Stuff by Kelis at www.lycra.com for your chance to win a Grand Prize of a $500 wardrobe with Lycra®. Grand prize winner selected by Kelis on 10/31/2000. Get the full scoop at www.lycra.com and ENJOY THE DIFFERENCE that LYCRA* brings to clothes and to you.

MOVING COMFORT
No More Soggy Underwear
Athletes: Stay supported and stay dry for optimum comfort & performance. Moving Comfort® makes sports bras from A to DD, and high performance sport briefs & thongs. Call 1-800-763-6000 or type www.movingcomfort.com for a retailer near you.

NEW BALANCE
New Balance is proud to sponsor the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, a run/walk to help raise money in the fight against breast cancer. For more info, visit us at www.newbalance.com.

SKECHERS
Save 10% and get free shipping at skechers.com. Choose from a large selection of fall styles, including SKECHERS Sport trail sneakers and joggers, plus great new fall boots and hikers. To receive a 10% discount & get free shipping, use the Source Code LHN942 when placing your order online or by Mail (1.800.SHOE.411). Valid September 1 to October 1, 2000.

SOUTHPEAK INTERACTIVE
Southpeak Interactives Mia Hamm Soccer 64 & Mia Hamm Soccer Shootout.
Now you can play with or against Mia Hamm in the first-ever professional women's soccer games--now for the Nintendo® 64 and Game Boy® Color! Enter now to win these games at www.siforwomen.com!

SPEEDO
Speedo is proud to be an official U.S. Olympic Committee licensee. Look for Special Olympic merchandise on www.speedo.com. More Olympic gold medals have been won in Speedo swimwear than any other brand.

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