Timeline: Basketball

Jan 13, 1895

First time womens college Basketball

Women's Basketball historyClara Gregory Baer a Physicsl Educator introduces Basketball to girls at Sophie newcomb colleg,New Orleans.

Mar 13, 1895

First of rules

History for women's BasketballBare publishes first set of Basketball rules for women.

Jan 16, 1903

Halftime

Womens Basketball historyHalves shortened from 20 to 15 minutes.

Mar 17, 1916

Coaching rule added

WNBA history Women's Baskeball historyNo coaching during game (except halftime).

Mar 20, 1918

Rewriting of rules

Womens Basketball historyRewriting of rules to conform to men's wording and sequence. Basket with open bottom instead of a closed basket with pullchain became official.

Mar 27, 1918

Offical guide

WNBA historyDr.J. Anna Noris publishes the offical Baskeball guide for women.

Apr 15, 1924

International Women's Sports Federation

WNBA historyInternational Women's Sports Federation is formed and hosts its version of the Olympics; women's basketball is included in the competition. Publication of The Sportswoman magazine (1924-36).

Apr 30, 1925

High scholl Basketball

WNBA history37 states hold High school varsity Basketball Tournaments.

Jan 13, 1926

first time ever womens Basketball with mens rules

WNBA historyThe Amatur Athletic union sponsors the first time ever National Womens Basketball championship using mens rules

Apr 16, 1927

Rule

WNBA historyplayers must wear a number on the back.

Mar 20, 1938

Rule change

WNBA historythe court is now divided in two sections rather than three teams remains six players each.

May 7, 1953

Wins Gold in the World Champions

WNBA historyThe USA Womens Basketball team wins the gold in the world chapionships.

Apr 18, 1956

Women vs. Men rules

Wnba historyA team called the red heads completed in exhibition across the country against men's team playing men's rules.

Feb 24, 1971

Five-player

WNBA historyFive-player, full-court game is adopted. 30-second shot clock is introduced.

Jan 15, 1972

President Richard Nixon signs title

WNBA historyPresident Richard Nixon signs Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, stating that "no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal assistance."

Mar 19, 1972

first women's collegiate basketball championship.

WNBA history The Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women holds its first women's collegiate basketball championship. Immaculata College defeated West Chester State, 52-48.