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Flyers Celebrate Opening Weekend

November 28, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Fort Worth Flyers News Release


FORT WORTH, Texas, November 28, 2006 - The defending regular season champion Fort Worth Flyers will host the Bakersfield Jam on Friday, December 1 at 7 p.m. and the Los Angeles D-Fenders on Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. to mark the team's first homestand of the 2006-07 season. All games will be played at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

"We are very excited to host our first home games of the season, and we look forward to having the chance to showcase our great product to the city of Fort Worth," said Flyers team president Ken Nicholson. "The support of our fans will be crucial for us as we continue to work towards winning a championship."

Doors to "The Hangar", as fans have dubbed the Flyer's home arena, will open at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 1, and the first 500 kids age 14 and under will receive a youth jersey. The world famous Texas Boys Choir of the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts will perform the national anthem.

At halftime, fans can enjoy a performance by the basketball performance group Teams of Tomorrow (TOTS) unit from Stuard Elementary School in Aledo Independent School District. The youth will dazzle the crowd with a demonstration of special basketball skills and techniques.

On Saturday, December 2 doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and all fans in attendance will receive a special collector's item magnet schedule.

Fans at both of the weekend's games will be entertained by performances by the FlyGirls, the official dance team of the Flyers powered by Digicom, in addition to Big Shot, the team's high-flying mascot. Kids can also enjoy free admission to the kids zone until the third quarter; the area includes interactive inflatables and various activities fun for kids of all ages.

Free parking is available in Sundance Square and throughout downtown Fort Worth. Individual game tickets prices begin at $10 and can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com or by calling

(972) 647-5700.

Season ticket, flex book and group ticket packages are currently available. For ticket information, log on to fwflyers.com or call (817) 698-8333.



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