Vipers Announce Preliminary RGV Rocket Launch Schedule
Published on August 19, 2009 under NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release
MCALLEN, TEXAS - The NBA D-League Rio Grande Valley Vipers announced today that RGV Rocket Launch, the festival surrounding Houston Rockets training camp, will begin at the McAllen Convention Center on October 3 at 7:00 a.m. with a 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament and run through October 5 at 8:00 p.m.
RGV Rocket Launch will feature two open Rockets practices for Vipers season ticket holders as well as two exclusive Rockets autograph sessions.
In addition to the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, day one will feature an NBA Live 2010 gaming tournament and auditions for the Fan Spirit Section.
On October 4, Hall-of-Fame Rockets mascot Clutch the Bear and the Rockets Power Dancers will be introduced, followed shortly afterwards by the 2009-10 Snake Charmers. There will also be a Battle of the High School Bands to determine the official band of the Vipers. The winning band will get to perform at the Rockets-Boston Celtics game on October 7 at Dodge Arena.
On October 5, there will be a Legends Golf Tournament, community appearances by the Rockets, and a youth basketball program. The Vipers will also unveil their brand new uniforms for the 2009-10 season.
There will be multiple appearances by Rockets players during RGV Rocket Launch.
A complete schedule can be found at rgvipers.com.
"This is going to be one of the most exciting events that has ever come to the Rio Grande Valley. This will be a major display of the Vipers and Rockets' commitments to the community," Vipers President/GM Brian Michael Cooper said.
Vipers season tickets are on sale and can be purchased by calling the Vipers at (956) 972-1144 or by visiting the Vipers Pro-Shop in Uptown Plaza on N. 10th St. in McAllen. Purchasing Vipers season tickets is the only way to purchase seats for the Rockets-Celtics game, which is sold out to the general public. It is also the only way to get guaranteed admission RGV Rocket Launch.
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a professional basketball team in the NBA Development League (NBA D-League). The NBA Development League, founded in 2001, is the NBA's official minor league whose teams have direct affiliations to NBA franchises. For the 2009-10 season, the league will feature 16 teams - including the debut of the Maine Red Claws and the Springfield Armor. A proven developer of talent, 20 percent of players in the NBA at the conclusion of the 2008-09 season boasted NBA D-League experience, while the league continues to develop coaches, referees, and front office staff for the NBA and its teams. In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. The NBA D-League also advances the game of basketball as the research and development arm of the NBA. Throughout the season fans can watch all NBA D-League games on NBA Futurecast, the free live Web-streaming initiative found at nba.com/futurecast. The Vipers' NBA affiliate is the Houston Rockets.
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