WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State will embark on a year-long celebration to recognize and honor 50 years of women's athletics. The opportunity for women to compete in athletics for Wichita State University was solidified in September of 1969.
This year marks the 50th season of intercollegiate women's athletics at WSU and the Shockers will celebrate that milestone over the next 10 months, highlighted by sport reunions, recognitions and other special events.
Even though the 1969-70 academic year is technically the start of women's intercollegiate athletics at WSU, female students had the first opportunities to participate in physical education classes offered for women in the early 1900's.