Mill Rats to Host Preseason School Day Game Oct 29
Published on September 15, 2014 under National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Saint John Riptide News Release
(Saint John, NB): The Saint John Mill Rats are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a Pre-Season School Day Game at 11;00am on October 29th at Harbour Station.
There will also be fan-mixer and open practice at 7:00pm in the arena later that evening that is open to the public.
Schools are signing up now to receive a visit by the team to deliver timely messages such anti-bullying, stay in school, follow your dreams or say no to drugs, and then they get to participate in a school day preseason NBL Canada game at Harbour Station.
"The goal is to have 5,000 kids at Harbour Station on October 29," said Mill Rats President and General Manager Ian McCarthy. "The kids are so receptive to the players delivering the messaging that we think it has a great impact in the lives and self esteem of our kids."
SIGN UP OR SPONSOR?
How can you get involved? For information on how to sign up as a school (grades 3+) or to sponsor a school(s) please contact hoops@millratsbasketball.ca.
DEBUT OF THE CRIME STOPPER
The October 29th game will mark the debut of Aquille Carr aka "The Crime Stopper" at Harbour Station.
Due to the time of the game (11:00am) and the nature of it being first for the school kids, the game is not included in season ticket packages. However, the court side and and any unsold seats as of Oct 27 will be made available for the public in certain sections.
FAN MIXER / OPEN PRACTICE
There will be an open practice and fan mixer at Harbour Station at 7pm on the 29th. Fans and potential fans are encouraged to come down to see and meet the team, and mingle.
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets are now on sale at the Harbour Station box office or by calling 506-657-1234. The Mill Rats have introduced new tiered pricing by zone which makes Mill Rats games affordable to all Saint Johners. If fans purchase 1,000 season tickets for the upcoming season by September 30th, then each adult fan will receive stock in the team as a bonus. Certain terms and conditions apply and a written statement of details and exclusions about this program will be on our website.
For more information, visit www.millratsbasketball.ca or email hoops@millratsbasketball.ca.
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