Methodist University Announces Annual "Take a Kid to a Game" Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 31, 2008
KIRBIE BRITT
SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR

FAYETTEVILLE, NC—Methodist University has set a date for its annual NCAA® Basketball Take A Kid to the Game® day for Feb. 6, 2008 where they will host the Greensboro College Pride at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the March F. Riddle Center on the campus of Methodist University. Area youth 14 and under are invited to attend this special event free of charge. Youth will have the opportunity to experience the college game-day atmosphere and some exciting action as they watch the Monarchs compete for a win over the Pride.

Methodist University is hosting one of more than 700 games that will be played across the nation as part of the Take A Kid to the Game (TAKG) program in its 13th season. The project is a grass roots initiative that attracts the nation’s youth and encourages adults to take kids to area college basketball games.

“It is our hope that adults in the community will bring their children out to experience a collegiate athletic event at Methodist University,” said DeeDee Jarman, head coach for the Lady Monarchs basketball team. “We’re expecting a record crowd to take part in the intense basketball action during both games!”

In addition to the Take a Kid to the Game activities, Miss Methodist 2007, Tiffanie Wagner, is hosting a health education night to teach children fun, physical activities and games to play inside when they are not able to go outside to play. Healthy, Active, and Very Educated (H.A.V.E.) is the platform Wagner created to promote health education among young children.

Adult tickets for this special game can be purchased at the door. For more information, contact the Methodist University Athletic Department at (910) 630-7175. For questions regarding H.A.V.E., please contact Melissa Jameson at (910) 630-7043.

NCAA Basketball® is a national sponsor of the Take A Kid to the Game program. To learn about other NCAA Women’s Basketball initiatives, please visit www.ncaa.org/bkbmarketingresource for more information.

TAKG is a grassroots marketing campaign created by Host Communications, Inc. to encourage alumni and fans to take their kids out to stadiums and arenas to experience intercollegiate athletics.