Two Frost Heaves Fan Fests Set For This Weekend
November 2, 2007 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Vermont Frost Heaves News Release
South Burlington, VT. A slam-dunk contest, a three-point contest and a blue-white scrimmage are among the festivities on tap this weekend as the 2007-08 edition of the ABA Vermont Frost Heaves meet and greet supporters with events in Barre and Burlington.
Northfield Savings Bank, a proud partner of the ABA Champion Frost Heaves, is presenting sponsor of both Fan Fests, which are set for Sat, Nov 3 at the Barre Municipal Auditorium and Sun, Nov 4 at Burlington's Memorial Auditorium. Doors will open at noon, with activities tipping off at 1pm. Admission is free to kids 14 and under, while adults will be $5 at the door.
Vermont p.a. announcer Carl Parton and in-game emcee Dave Sears will preside over each day's programs, which will also include the painting of a special Frost Heaves mural by Northeast Kingdom artist Colleen Flanagan, and a ceremony to honor founding Frost Heave Kerry Lyons, who will serve the team this season as an assistant coach. Fans will also have a chance to get autographs, with Flanagan's portraits of returning Frost Heaves and ABA Championship commemorative posters distributed free while supplies last. In addition, two surprise Northfield Savings Bank Community All-Stars will suit up and participate in this scrimmage at each Fan Fest.
With an ABA title and returning players Markus Austin, John Bryant, Antonio Burks and B. J. Robertson in tow, the Frost Heaves embark on their second season with the addition of 10 new faces, including former UVM all-time great Erik Nelson, ex-Rice Memorial High School and St. Michael's star Chris Cayote, and David Hannah, the all-time leading scorer at Randolph Union High School.
Members of the media are welcome to interview players and staff at both events. Vermont opens its season on Nov 9 at Montreal. Season tickets may be purchased online at www.vermontfrostheaves.com or by calling 802 860 0082. Or visit www.abalive.com.
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