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Wolves dance team to hold dance camp

July 6, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Manchester Wolves News Release


MANCHESTER, N.H. (July 6, 2005) - The Manchester Wolves are proud to announce that their award-winning dance team will be holding their first-ever "Dance Camp for Kids" on July 28 at Rising Stars Sportcenter in Bedford, NH. The one-day instructional event will be an all-day affair (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) and will give kids a chance to learn from the best dance team in New Hampshire.

All young ladies, ages 8-16, who love to cheer and dance are encouraged to come be a part of this special camp.

Another unique bonus for participating in the camp is that each girl who signs up will get the opportunity to perform with the Wolves dance team at the Verizon Wireless Arena on July 29 as part of the Wolves halftime show!

"This is going to be a great event for those young ladies out there who love to dance and perform," Wolves dance team choreographer and former New England Patriots cheerleader Heidi Sullivan-Laroche said. "It's going to be a long but fun-filled day. The best part is that the campers will not only learn from our girls, but also perform with them at halftime of our season finale."

To join in the fun, please call the Wolves at 603-231-0100 or 603-626-7654 to reserve your child's spot today. A pre-registration and non-refundable deposit of just $50 is required. All interested parties must pre-register on or before Friday, July 15. The total cost of the event is $99 and it includes these special extras:

1.) A Wolves t-shirt

2.) A pair of poms

3.) 2 tickets to the July 29th Wolves season finale vs. Albany

All participants should bring their own lunch to the camp.

Directions to Rising Stars Sportcenter (68 Technology Drive, Bedford, NH 03110) can be found online at www.nhrisingstars.com.

The Wolves dance team was recently voted the "Best Dance Team" in New Hampshire by New Hampshire magazine. In 2004, the squad also received special recognition by being named the 3rd best dance team in the arenafootball2 league.

Game 13 Preview - Wolves vs. W-B/S Pioneers - 7:30 PM (Verizon Wireless Arena) - Radio: 1370 AM

The W-B/Scranton Pioneers enter Friday's game with a 7-5 record and are tied for third place in the East Division. The Pioneers are playing well at this point in the season, having won three of their last four games. W-B/Scranton's most recent victory was a 65-46 triumph at S. Georgia on Saturday, June 25. Veteran QB Bryan Snyder, who took over the starting job from Kyle Rowley officially two weeks ago, leads the offensive unit. His two main targets of late have been Rocco Forgione and Thomie Venisee. Forgione leads the Pioneers in all major pass catching categories, including receptions (77), receiving yards (963) and touchdowns (23). Six of Venisee's 11 touchdown grabs on the season have come in the past two weeks. He has 35 receptions overall for 413 yards. On defense, DS Jamie Hattley ranks second in the league in tackles with 81.5 and ranks among the af2 leaders in passes defended with 23. As a group, The Pioneers defense is very solid, ranking fifth overall in the league in scoring defense at 44.0 points per game allowed. W-B/Scranton leads the all-time series with the Wolves, 6-4. In their only other head-to-head match up this season, Manchester defeated the Pioneers, 46-33, on May 27 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

The Wolves will counter with the dynamic duo of QB Jake Eaton and WR/LB J.J. McKelvey on offense. Eaton has been on target all season, connecting on a league-leading 71.5 percent of his passes. The former University of Maine signal caller is also among the league's top quarterbacks in passer rating (1st - 127.3) and passing touchdowns (3rd - 65). McKelvey has been Eaton's favorite target and leads the league with 103 receptions. He's also among the league's best in scoring with 232 points on 38 touchdowns (36 receiving) and two 2-pt conversions. As a group, Manchester's offensive unit ranks eighth in the league in scoring, averaging 50.8 points per game. On defense, William "Roc" Haith and Allistair Sebastien are impact players in the secondary. Haith leads the league in tackles with 94.0 and is among the top-5 in passes defended with 28. Sebastien is among the af2 elite in interceptions with six. The Wolves defense is ranked second in the league in scoring defense, allowing just 38.2 points per game.

Fans, come join us this Friday, July 8 for "T-Shirt Night & Nascar Night," presented by Rock 101 and WGIR AM 610. The first 2,000 fans through the doors that night will receive a FREE Wolves "Keep Poundin" t-shirt. That night's festivities will also include having the official Rusty Wallace #2 Miller Lite Dodge car parked outside on the plaza for display. The 168 Magazine pre-game concert series starts things off at 6:00 p.m. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. To get in on the fun, purchase your tickets today at the Verizon Wireless Arena box office or through Ticketmaster at 603-868-7300, at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Adult seats start as low as $14.25 in the upper bowl while youth (12-and-under) and senior (65-and-over) tickets start at just $9.75. The Wolves also have great group offers and birthday party packages available. Contact the Wolves at 603.627.WOLF (9653) or visit them on the web at www.manchesterwolves.com and make your plans with us today!

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