Ice Mice To Hold Tryouts For 2008-09 Season

Published on August 18, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


ALBANY, NY - The Albany River Rats, primary affiliate of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the Ice Mice will be holding open tryouts on Saturday, August 23, 2008 for spots on the River Rats Dance Team.

The talent search for the 2008-09 Ice Mice squad will be held at ABC Sports & Fitness, located at 3 Johnson Road in Latham, NY. Registration will start at 11:30 am with the tryouts running from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. All applicants must be at least 18-years of age (bring valid ID) and should wear fitted clothing during the tryouts. There is a $20 non-refundable registration fee for those wishing to participate.

The talent search for the 2008-09 Ice Mice squad will be held at ABC Sports & Fitness, located at 3 Johnson Road in Latham, NY. Registration will start at 11:30 am with the tryouts running from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. All applicants must be at least 18-years of age (bring valid ID) and should wear fitted clothing during the tryouts. There is a $20 non-refundable registration fee for those wishing to participate. The tryout and selection process will be managed by The Academy of Cheer and Dance, a local company that addresses the needs of today's professional cheer/dance team. As team managers, the Academy provides everything from recruiting, choreography, sponsors and promotional appearances. They also provide dance classes for girls and boys from ages 5 to adult. The Academy of Cheer and Dance is owned by Jeffrey & Patricia Scott and Rebecca Rosen.

The Ice Mice provide fan-interaction, lead on-ice contests and in-crowd promotions at all Albany River Rats home games. All applicants will have to learn a choreographed routine at the tryouts and then perform in small groups for the judges. For more information about the Ice Mice tryouts, please call either 518-378-8646 or the River Rats at 518-487-2244; information can also be obtained on the Rats website, www.albanyriverrats.com.

Individual game tickets for the 2008-89 regular season will go on sale at the Times Union Center Box Office and at all Ticketmaster outlets in early September. 2008-09 Albany River Rats season ticket packages are on sale now for the River Rats 16th season of operations in the American Hockey League. For more information please contact the Albany River Rats at (518) 487-2244 or online at www.albanyriverrats.com.

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