Skyorce Kicks Off Read To Achieve Week
December 10, 2007 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, S.D. (December 10, 2007) - The Sioux Falls Skyforce will celebrate John Morrell Read to Achieve Week this week by visiting several schools around the community lecturing students about the importance of reading and showing respect to others as well as yourself by saying no to drugs and alcohol.
Skyforce coaches Nate Tibbetts and Tony Fritz, along with the players and front office staff will visit over 5,500 students to promote the love of reading. The coaches and players will also stress the importance of respecting friends, family and teachers. At the conclusion of the 30-minute program each student will be given a John Morrell Read to Achieve bookmark which will encourage students to read in their spare time. The bookmark also contains a coupon good for a free ticket to a Skyforce home game on either Dec. 21 or 22. The Skyforce would like to thank John Morrell for sponsoring the Read to Achieve program and giving these students an opportunity to see the team in action.
Following is the list of schools that are participating in the Read to Achieve program:
Brandon Elementary School Holy Spirit Elementary School
Cleveland Elementary School Horace Mann Elementary School
Discovery Elementary School Jane Addams Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School Laura Wilder Elementary School
Harrisburg Explorer Elementary Robert Bennis Elementary
Harvey Dunn Elementary School Saint Mary Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School Tea Elementary School
Hayward Elementary School Terry Redlin Elementary School
The Sioux Falls Skyforce's next game is on Friday, Dec. 14 on the road against the Iowa Energy. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT at Wells Fargo Arena. For information on group, season and single game tickets please contact a Skyforce representative at (605) 332-0605.
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