Detroit Shock recognize it's a kids world
Published on June 1, 2006 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Detroit Shock News Release
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Shock will host its Second Annual Kids' Day and Job Shadow on Sunday, June 25, 2006. Fifty kids, ages 8-14 will be randomly selected to learn the business of basketball with a behind-the-scenes experience courtesy of the Shock.
Selected kids will job shadow Shock staff and work in various positions around the arena including announcers, arena hosts, court-sweepers, Fan Fotographers, ticket-takers and more. Kids must be available to "punch-in" at 3:00 p.m. and will work through the first half of the game.
Five lucky kids will also be selected to fill the shoes of the Shock Starting Five in a pre-game ceremony. Kids interested in the Starting Five positions must submit a photo along with their applications to one of the addresses below.
All kids interested in participating must submit a job application by email to kidsday@palacenet.com § Child's first and last name § Age § Legal guardian's full name (guardian who will be attending game with child) § Legal guardian's § Address § Day phone number § Emergency contact number (for day of event) § Email address Kids will be notified of their job status by June 12, 2006. As payment for their hard work, participants will receive free parking, a goodie-bag including concessions vouchers and a t-shirt. Family members of participants and those children not selected to participate in the job shadow will also have the opportunity to take advantage of a special discount ticket offer: either a $21 ticket for $10 or $26 ticket for $16. Lennox is the presenting sponsor for the 2006 Detroit Shock. For more information about the Detroit Shock's Second Annual Kids' Day or to purchase tickets for any upcoming Shock game, call 248-377-0100 or go online at www.detroitshock.com
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