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(Clarion, Pa.): Clarion University's Sixth Annual Fran Shope Golf Classic, sponsored by Financial U, Fullington Trailways and Pepsi, will be held on Friday, May 18th at Clarion Oaks Golf Club in Clarion, it was announced by Athletic Director Dave Katis. This year's tournament is open to all.
 
The Tournament is named after former Clarion Associate Athletic Director Fran Shope, who passed away on May 2, 2007.
 
The event is designed to raise money to be used strictly for women's athletic scholarships.
 
The Golf Scramble is open to all players. The scramble will feature a Men's, Women's and Mixed Divisions. Registration is set for 8 am, with the event beginning with a shotgun start at 9pm. Dinner will be served following the event.
 
The event is a four-person scramble. The cost is $75 per person or $300 per team entry. Hole sponsorships are also available at $100. Checks should be made payable to the Clarion University Foundation. Any teams interested in registering can contact Associate Athletic Director Wendy Snodgrass at 814-393-1989 or Dede Van Epps at 814-393-1997. The registration form is also available on line at www.clariongoldeneagles.com . Click on Special Events/Golf Outings and then the 2012 Fran Shope Classic.
 
Prizes will go to the winners in all three divisions. Registration fee includes greens fee, cart, hole prizes, hot dogs and beverages on the course and much more.
 
"This is the sixth year for this event and we recently opened the event up to all golfers to try and grow the scramble and honor Fran Shope by raising as much money for women's athletic scholarships as we can,” said Katis. “We want this tournament to be fun and an event that people will look forward to playing each and every year."
 
"Our hats are off to our corporate sponsors – Financial U (formerly Weinken & Associates), Fullington Trailways and Pepsi," praised Katis. "We couldn't do this without their great support. We also want to thank Clarion Oaks Golf Club and our wonderful staff of volunteers who are helping make this a great event. We're very grateful to everyone for their support."
 
CLARION NOTES: Anyone unable to attend but wanting to make a contribution can do so by contacting Snodgrass or VanEpps ... Hole Sponsorships are only $100... Shope was employed at Clarion from 1967-86 and an athletic administrator from 1969-86... Shope was instrumental in the women's athletic programs taking flight ... Among her many awards were President of PSAC in 1982-93, Clarion Chamber of Commerce "Citizen of the Year" in 1980, 1988 Pgh. Chamber of Commerce "Outstanding Contributions to Women's Athletics", 1995 Clarion Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, Member of Clarion Sports Hall of Fame Committee 1989-2007 and much more... A native of New Bloomfield, Pa., she also worked at Clarion Area from 1955-66 before coming to Clarion University.