Avenger Days
March 27, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Los Angeles Avengers News Release
LOS ANGELES - Even though it is their day off, Avenger players regularly take part in "Double Days" ... the team's community outreach program that makes a pair of visits to schools and/or hospitals on either Monday or Tuesday each week.
On Monday, March 27, wide receiver/defensive back Kevin Ingram, offensive specialist Tony Locke and "A-Team" dancers Jessica and Shelby spent the day visiting with more than 600 children at the President Avenue Elementary School in Harbor City. The school visit was to promote the teams' "Stay in the Game to A.C.H.I.E.V.E." program.
"It's always good to give back to the community," Locke said. "These school visits remind me when I was kid and how important it is to have a good role model."
At President Elementary, Ingram, Locke, and the two "A-Team" dancers, spoke to the students about the importance of getting good grades, being involved in school activities and stressed the importance of being honest. They also let the students know that this is the time to set a solid foundation for their futures through school. The four Avenger representatives also answered questions from the students and signed autographs.
The A.C.H.I.E.V.E. curriculum is based on the characteristics that the Avengers believe are the keys to a student's success: A - Academics, C - Courage, H - Honesty, I - Involvement, E - Enthusiasm, V - Values, E - Excellence. Avenger players, coaches and "A-Team" dancers use examples from their own lives to demonstrate that working hard in school can enable you're dreams to become reality.
The "Stay In The Game to A.C.H.I.E.V.E." program, which combines motivational and reward opportunities for students with the access to the experiences and leadership of Avenger players, coaches and "A-Team" dancers. The ultimate goal is to encourage and positively influence students, rewarding them for their achievements with two complimentary tickets to a Los Angeles Avengers home game at STAPLES Center (categories include: good attendance, straight A's, improving grades and the ninth man award).
This year, the Avengers distributed 30,000 ticket vouchers to over 100 schools in the Los Angeles area to support the teams' "Stay In The Game to A.C.H.I.E.V.E." program.
The Avengers are in their seventh season in the 20-year-old AFL. The defending Western Division champion Los Angeles Avengers (3-6) will face the Las Vegas Gladiators (4-5) on Sunday, April 2, at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The game is set to kick off at 3 p.m. (Pacific) and will be televised on FSN West2 (delayed until 6 p.m.). The contest also will be broadcast live on AM 1150 and ESPN Deportes (1330-AM).
Please call 1-888-AVENGERS for more information or visit the team's official Website at www.laavengers.com.
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