Siena to Kick Off 2008 MAAC Girls in the Game Program
Siena Sports Information
Loudonville, N.Y. - The Siena women's basketball team, in
conjunction with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, will kick off
the 2008 Girls in the Game program on Saturday afternoon as players and
coaches host its annual clinic at the Alumni Recreation Center. Local
youth are encouraged to join the Saints from 1-3 p.m. for an
instructional and skill building program. A $10 participation fee will
be assessed per child. In turn, all participants will receive free
ticket vouchers for two highly anticipated Siena women's hoop games and
the 2008 MAAC Championship contest on March 9 at the Times Union
Center.
The Girls in the Game program is an annual series of events
that aims to expose young girls to role models in their local
community. It stresses the importance of excellence not only on the
court, but also in the classroom. For more information contact Shaun
Fean at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference 732-738-5455 ext. 201;
or via email Shaun.Fean@maac.org.