KiXX Summer Kamps Eclipse 2,000 Registrants

August 4, 2004 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Philadelphia KiXX News Release


Philadelphia, PA, August 7, 2004 – Philadelphia KiXX Executive Vice President/General Manager Greg Bibb announced today that the 2004 Citizens Bank Philadelphia KiXX Summer Kamps Series has eclipsed 2,000 campers, marking the program's best output in recent history. The camp program, which opened in mid-June and will conclude in late August, is offered to both boys and girls (ages four through 18) at more than 35 locations throughout the Tri-State area.

"We have worked hard over the past few years to improve our summer camp program and the results of this work are starting to show," Bibb stated. "Youth players and their parents from throughout the Tri-State area are making KiXX Kamps their first choice for quality professional soccer instruction. Through the cooperation of our corporate partners, and specifically the assistance of our camp title sponsor Citizens Bank, we have been successful in developing a second-to-none soccer experience for youth players, ages four to 18. Eclipsing the 2,000-camper plateau is a major milestone for our organization. I'm excited about the continued growth of our program in conjunction with our outstanding family of camp partners."

Each site offers area children the opportunity to learn directly from the professionals, with an approximate 12:1 ratio of campers to instructors. KiXX player/coach Don D'Ambra serves as the overall program director, while captain Kevin Sloan, goalkeeper Peter Pappas and defender Pat Morris serve as individual site directors. Other team members that will provide instruction at various locations include Shawn Boney, Matt Brooks, Adam Bruckner, Stuart Dobson, Andy Guastaferro, Les Lunsford, Tony McPeak, Joel Shanker and Goran Vasic.

This summer, the KiXX offer five unique camps for players of all skill levels and ages, each operating Monday through Friday. Day, evening and extended day camps return from last summer's schedule, while a Tot Program and KiXX Keeper Kamp made their debuts in 2004. Day Camps operate from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and are designed for players of all skill-level, ages six through 14. Evening Camps run from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and are also designed for all players, ages 6-14, with a focus on team training. The newly established tot program is designed for the younger player, ages four to five years old, at all open day and open evening camp sites. Extended Day Camps are for dedicated players that are looking to gain an edge on the competition through advanced skills training and operate from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. KiXX Keeper Kamps will provide aspiring netminders of all ages and skill levels specialized goalkeeper training from All-Star goalkeeper Peter Pappas.

Each participant receives professional instruction from members of the Philadelphia KiXX, an official camp t-shirt, official soccer ball and a voucher to the 2004-05 KiXX home opener. Citizens Bank has also added a valuable educational component for parents called "Citizens Bank Chalk Talk". Each Friday, coaches will explain the techniques, lessons and skills that were taught during the week so parents and children can practice them together. In addition, Citizens Bank has added special features to the camps, including an awards ceremony each Friday where one child will receive a Series EE $50 savings bond.

For more information or to obtain a 2004 Citizens Bank KiXX Summer Kamp brochure, complete with the site schedule, contact the club's Executive Office at 1-888-888-KiXX (5499) or register online at www.kixxonline.com.

The Philadelphia KiXX are a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League, a single-entity organization that features a coast-to-coast presence across the United States. The club is entering its eighth season of play in the Wachovia Spectrum located in Philadelphia, PA.



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