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Flyers to Honor Police and Firefighters

January 4, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Fort Worth Flyers News Release


FORT WORTH, Texas, January 3, 2006 - The Fort Worth Flyers will honor members of the Fort Worth Police Department and Fort Worth Fire Department on Friday, January 5 as the Flyers host the Arkansas RimRockers at 8 p.m. at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

"We are excited to have the opportunity to express our appreciation for our police and fire department and all that they do to protect the city of Fort Worth and its citizens," said Flyers president

Ken Nicholson.

The evening's activities will include a "Battle of the Badges" basketball game between members of the Fort Worth Police Department and Fort Worth Fire Department. The first half of the game will be played at 7 p.m., and the second half will take place at halftime of the Flyers game.

A portion of the night's proceeds will be donated to the City of Fort Worth Police and Fire Memorial Fund in honor of the late Charles Gaines, a Flyers advisory board member and former Fort Worth Fire Chief.

Doors to "The Hangar", as fans have dubbed the Flyer's home arena, will open at 4 p.m. as the varsity boys basketball teams from Nolan Catholic High School and Grace Preparatory Academy will take the court at

5 p.m. as part of the Flyers High School Basketball Series. All fans in attendance will receive a commemorative team poster.

Fans 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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