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Sacramento Monarchs Weekly Update

April 17, 2007 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Sacramento Monarchs News Release


Training Camp Roster

The 2007 Monarchs Training Camp Roster will be released on Friday, April 20.

Monarchs 2007 Training Camp Practice Schedule

Your 2007 Sacramento Monarchs have arrived! Training Camp will begin Sunday, April 22 with a 5:30 pm media availability. Practice times and locations are subject to change. If you plan to attend practice, we recommend you confirm with the Monarchs Media Relations Department by calling (916) 928-8112.

Monarchs Recent Transactions

4-13-07: Acquired the Indiana Fever's 2008 third round draft pick in exchange for forward Jessica Dickson.

4-04-07: Selected forward Jessica Dickson (21st overall) in the 2007 WNBA Draft.

3-23-07: Acquired guard Chelsea Newton and the Chicago Sky's 2007 second round draft pick in exchange for Sacramento's 2007 first round draft pick.

Acquired guard/forward La'Tangela Atkinson from the Indiana Fever in exchange for the Monarchs 2008 second round draft pick.

2-14-07: Acquired forward/center Adrian Williams from the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for the Monarchs 2007 second round draft pick.

1-08-07: Selected guard LaToya Bond (10th overall) in the 2007 WNBA Dispersal Draft.

Monarchs Preseason Outlook

Friday, May 11, 2007 vs. Seattle, 7:00 P.M. PDT at KeyArena.

Sunday, May 13, 2007 vs. Phoenix Mercury, 6:00 P.M. PDT at ARCO Arena.

**All games can be heard on Sports 1140 KHTK with Jim Kozimor and Krista Blunk calling the action.

Race for the Cure

On Saturday, May 12, Maloof Sports & Entertainment Team Members as well as one of the original Monarchs, Ruthie Bolton will participate in the 11th Annual Komen Sacramento Race for the Cure. This will be the sixth year the Maloof Sports & Entertainment family has participated in the event as part of their commitment to Breast Health Awareness. As in past years, thousands of race participants are expected to stop by the Monarchs Experience to take shots on the sport court, watch the Hip Hop Crew and have their faces painted.

2007 Special Events at Monarchs Games

During the 2007 season, the Monarchs will be hosting special events during designated home games throughout the season. Designated games will have unique events for fans to participate in. The special events at Monarchs games are scheduled for:

- June 2 vs. Los Angeles: Opening Night

- June 16 vs. Houston: Dads and Daughters Night

- June 23 vs. Detroit: Women and Inspiration Night featuring "Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts

- July 1 vs. Minnesota: Breast Health Awareness Night

- July 26 vs. Indiana: Camp Day

- August 3 vs. Seattle: Moms and Kids Night

- August 17 vs. Phoenix: MONTYS Fan Appreciation Night

Court of Dreams

The Sacramento area Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs and YMCA teamed up to win an official WNBA basketball court for the Sacramento community by taking first place in the nationwide 2006 WNBA Court of Dreams ticket sales contest. Construction at the Greater Sacramento YMCA tipped off in August and the new facility will be officially unveiled on Thursday, April 26 at 3:30 pm. Kara Lawson, Yolanda Griffith, Chelsea Newton, Brittany Wilkins and new head coach, Jenny Boucek are all scheduled to be in attendance as they interact with the children and participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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