This is UCLA’s Centennial Year! Celebrate with a buffet lunch and hear Women’s Head Gymnastics Coach, Valorie Kondos Field, talk about UCLA’s amazing Women’s Gymnastics team. In addition, each registered guest will receive 2 complimentary tickets to one of the three remaining meets at UCLA. Dates for the meets are: Arizona - Feb 16, Stanford - March 10 and Utah State - March 16.
Valorie Kondos Field, affectionately known as Miss Val, is a former ballet dancer and dance coach. Considered one of the finest college gymnastics coaches of all time, Kondos Field has led her Bruins to seven national championships. The end of the 2019 season will be bittersweet for the champion Bruins, whose beloved Miss Val will retire after 25 years as head coach.
“Life is Short, Don’t Wait to Dance” is the name of her new book. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 she said, “At that point I decided I didn’t believe in bucket lists. Dump the bucket and just start plugging away at your list.” She is now cancer free.
The part autobiography, part self-help, part leadership book explores how a professional ballerina became one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history. Her teams have always been known for their joy and the creativity and flair she encourages. Miss Val’s book will be for sale following lunch.
Save some time following the program to visit the Hall of Fame where trophies from all of the Athletics programs can be viewed.
PLEASE REGISTER no later than January 31, 2019.
Cancellation Policy: If a cancellation is necessary, a full refund will be given if the cancellation is requested by February 7, 2019. For any cancellations after February 7, a full refund will be given only if a person on the waiting list can take the space.
Credit Card Payments: The UCLARA utilizes PayPal to process credit card payments. If you do not have a PayPal account, please scroll down on the payment screen and choose "Pay with Credit Card." Without a PayPal account, you will need to enter your contact information a second time to finalize the payment.
Please Note: This event is open to UCLARA members and their guests. Join the UCLARA today to participate.
Questions: call Barbara Wold at (310) 476-1318.
