Blue Ducks season opener tomorrow
Published on June 9, 2005 under United States Basketball League (USBL)
Brevard Blue Ducks News Release
Melbourne, FL â The offensive plays have been set. The rotation on defense tweaked. All that's left to do is play ball and the Blue Ducks will do just that beginning tomorrow night as Brevard takes on Orlando FastBreak, USA at 7 PM in their season opener.
"We've gone through everything we can go through in the pre-season," said head coach, Nate âTiny' Archibald. "Now it's time for us to go out there and execute the things we've learned."
The June 10th opener marks the beginning of the Blue Ducks fourth season in Brevard. Tickets can be purchased by calling (321) 751-BLUE or visiting the team's website at www.BrevardBlueDucks.com. Tickets are also available at the Clemente Center box office, which opens an hour before game time.
BREVARD BLUE DUCKS 2005 SEASON HOME SCHEDULE
Fri, 6/10 Orlando FastBreak, USA 7:00 PM Thunderstix Night â Season Opener
Sun, 6/12 Next Level Sports All-Stars 5:00 PM
Tue, 6/14 Florida All-Stars 7:00 PM BellSouth Recycle
Thu, 6/16 Orlando FastBreak, USA 7:00 PM
Sat, 6/18 West Virginia Wild 7:00 PM Thunderstix Night
Sun, 6/19 West Virginia Wild 5:00 PM Father's Day â Dads FREE!
Wed, 6/22 Next Level Sports All-Stars 7:00 PM
Fri, 6/24 Florida All-Stars 7:00 PM ESPN-Terry Bowden â Thunderstix Night
Wed, 6/29 Next Level Sports All-Stars 7:00 PM Take Stock in Children Night
Sun, 7/3* Dallas Diesel 1:00 PM *Double-Header
Sun, 7/3* Dallas Diesel 5:00 PM *Double-Header
Wed, 7/6 Orlando FastBreak, USA 7:00 PM
Fri, 7/8 Florida All-Stars 7:00 PM Thunderstix Night
Mon, 7/18 Houston Blaze 7:00 PM
Wed, 7/20 Utah â NAYEF All-Star 7:00 PM Last Game of Season! Chopper Giveaway!
DUCK NOTES:
Upcoming Promotions.....
· Friday (6/10) is Thunderstix Night. The first 250 kids attending the game will receive a free pair of Thunderstix, compliments of Complete Business Solutions. The next Thunderstix Night will be held Saturday, 6/18.
· Tuesday, June 14th is The Real Yellow Pages from BellSouth Recycle Night. Any fan who brings their old Yellow Pages phone book to the game for recycling gets a half-price ticket and a free gift â courtesy of The Real Yellow Pages from BellSouth. In addition, special Real Yellow Pages from BellSouth prizes are planned for the evening.
· On Father's Day â Sunday June 19th â the Blue Ducks will host all dads for FREE. It will be the perfect opportunity to take your dad to the game and enjoy a Sunday of Blue Ducks basketball.
Get your motor running - One lucky fan this season will win a 2005 street-legal "Mini Chopper" â courtesy of Brevard Scooters. Fans will be able to fill out entry forms to win the red-white-and-blue, American flag-themed bike. Each game, the Blue Ducks will pick 5 fans as finalists and invite them back to the last game of the season. There the finalists will gather and one lucky fan will be randomly selected and named the winner of the "custom" cycle.
Blue Ducks team up with Habitat for Humanity â The Blue Ducks have teamed up with Habitat for Humanity and Coca-Cola by switching to cans instead of bottles for Coca-Cola soft drinks this season. At every game, Habitat for Humanity will be able to collect the cans for recycling which not only helps the environment, but provides revenue for the organization, which builds houses in Brevard for low-income families.
Kids' basketball camp - The Blue Ducks will be hosting a kid's summer basketball camp in conjunction with the City of Melbourne. The camp, which will stress basketball fundamentals is designed for kids 10-15 years old and will be held at the Eau Gallie Civic Center from June 13th â 17th. Camp times are from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Cost is $40 for residents, $48 for non-residents. For more information, call the Eau Gallie Civic Center at (321) 255-4608.
Blue Duck on the rise - Former Blue Ducks head coach and current Director of Player Personnel, Derek Howard has signed an agreement with the NBA's Toronto Raptors to provide scouting for the team. Howard, who hails from Brevard County, will be covering South America.
Welcome to the Pond - The Blue Ducks will once again play their games this season at the Clemente Center on the campus of Florida Tech in Melbourne. It is located at 150 W. University Blvd. The Ducks have announced a new open-seating general admission policy, along with new, lower ticket prices. General admission tickets prices will be lowered from $12.50 to $10.00 and fans will be able to sit anywhere they want. In addition, new lower prices have been announced for 5-Game "Flex-Packs" which will allow fans to attend any five games they wish. "Flex Packs" are now available for only $37.50. Full season ticket prices â good for admission to all 15 Brevard Blue Ducks home games - have also been lowered... to only $75.00. Lastly, a new "Family Quack Pack" is being introduced this season. The package gives a family 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 drinks and 4 snacks for only $40.00.
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