Before UConn emerged as a dominant force in women's college basketball, another Connecticut team formed a dynasty to end all dynasties. This weekend, the Brakettes softball juggernaut will honor its glorious past with its Alumnae Weekend.

Beginning in 1958, the Brakettes won 23 Amateur Softball Association Women's Major Fast Pitch national titles in a span of 35 years and captured three World Championships. Bertha Tickey, Joan Joyce, Pat Dufficy, Lisa Fernandez, Dot Richardson were among the resident superstars. When softball debuted in the Olympics in 1996, the 15-player roster for the gold-medal winning United States squad featured five Brakettes while the manager was Ralph Raymond of the Brakettes.

At least nine ASA Hall of Famers are expected to be on hand as well as a pair of members from the teams inaugural 1947 squad. Here is a breakdown of the events planned at DeLuca Field in Stratford.

Schedule of Events
FRIDAY
6:30 p.m.: Opening ceremonies honoring alumnae
7 p.m.: Brakettes doubleheader vs. CT Mirage Gold
8:30 p.m. (approximately): Home-run hitting contest featuring Elaine Amundsen, Jill Cimminello, Pat Dufficy, Linda Finelli, Lea Ann Jarvis, Jenna Lopez, Marge McIntyre, Lea Mishlan, Whitney Mollica-Goldstein, Bailey Sanders and Jen Smith Wernecke.
SATURDAY
4:30-6 p.m.: Fan meet and greet
6 p.m.: Opening ceremonies honoring alumnae
7 p.m.: Brakettes doubleheader vs. NYC Havoc
8:30 p.m. (approximately): 2-inning Alumnae Game
SUNDAY
1 p.m.: Brakettes doubleheader vs. NYC Havoc