ECHL Bakersfield Condors

Motivational Youth Day Monday

December 17, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


Upcoming week of December 16th - December 22nd:

· Monday, December 16th - The Bakersfield Condors will host 1,000 Kern County students today as a part of Hispanic Radio & Kern County Superintendent of Schools' Youth Motivational Day at Centennial Garden from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. The students will have the opportunity to learn the basics of hockey by watching a video that will be explained by Condors players Jamie Cooke and David Bell. In addition to the video, Head Coach Paul Kelly and Associate Coach Marty Raymond will be addressing the students on health, nutrition, the negative effects of drugs, and team work ethics. Following, the students will be guided by Condors players on a tour of the locker room, get an explanation on equipment, get a chance to shoot the puck in the Condors Slapshot, learn about sports medicine, and what it takes to call a game on the radio. "It's a great chance for the Condors to reach out to the communities surrounding Bakersfield as well as educate students on the game of hockey that might not normally have a chance," said Condors winger Jamie Cooke. Each student that attended the event received a free ticket to the game this Sunday, December 22, 2002 as part of the Condors T.H.I.N.K program.

· Thursday, December 19th - The Condors Coach's Show will be held this week from Idaho, as the Condors will be taking on the Idaho Steelheads this Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The show is held on KGEO Hot Talk 1230 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

· Sunday, December 22nd - The Bakersfield Condors play host to the Long Beach Ice Dogs for The Bakersfield Californian, 101.5 KGFM, & HealthSouth's Cheer Sign Giveaway Night. Everyone in attendance will receive a Condors cheer sign. 101.5 KGFM, Paramount Farms & ARRC Technology will host the third T.H.I.N.K. Night – Turn Hockey Into New Knowledge, of the season. The program allows students to earn tickets to tonight's game through exceptional performance. The night also includes a Skate with the Condors following the game. Bring your skates and take the ice with the team immediately following the game (limited skate rental available). Don't forget our Pre-Game Fiesta, enjoy entertainment, including two bounce houses and a magician, on Centennial Plaza beginning one hour prior to game time. Bring your Bakersfield Californian Post-It Discount found on the front of Friday's Bakersfield Californian. Fans will receive $2.00 off by presenting the Post-It coupon. Single-game tickets are available through the Centennial Garden Box Office, which opens at 10:00am Monday through Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased by phone through Ticketmaster at 322-2525, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster location. Season tickets and group outings may be purchased by calling 324-PUCK (7825), or by visiting the Condors office at Centennial Garden. The doors open at 6:00 pm, the puck drops at 7:00 pm.

Week in Review, December 2nd – December 8th:

· Friday, December 13th - Cal, The Baby Condor, joined KGET-TV 17 on their Christmas float as it traveled through the streets of Bakersfield in the 20th Annual Bakersfield Christmas Parade.

Condors Droppings:

· This is your chance to be immortalized on your very own Condors Trading Card. The Condors Trading Card, featuring your mug, will be included in the standard card set to be given away at the home game on January 24th. Plus, you'll receive 4 tickets to that game and a team autographed set of trading cards. Log onto www.bakersfieldcondors.com to place your bid. Proceeds go to benefit the American Red Cross – Kern County Chapter.

· Hey Colonel Claw'd's Kid Club members, mark your calendar for January 21st for our Meet the Team party at John's Incredible Pizza. Your admission is just $6.00 and includes: Condors autograph party, all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, soft drinks, 8 game tokens and one amusement ride! For those of you who aren't members, sign your children up today for the 2002-2003 Colonel Claw'd's Kids Club, sponsored by Time Warner Cable, The Bakersfield Californian, and John's Incredible Pizza Company. Your membership includes admission to four weekend Condors Games, a Condors Light Switch Cover, limited edition cap, membership card, and exclusive parties with players and mascots, all for just $15.00. For more information call the Condors at 324-PUCK (7825).

· Help the Condors celebrate Canadian Boxing Day by boxing up your items and donating them to Goodwill Industries as the Condors face the Fresno Falcons on December 26, 2002 with the doors opening at 6:00 pm and the puck drop at 7:00 pm.

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