February
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I hope that you don’t miss the incredible induction ceremony on February 12th, but as important is seeing the unbelievable job that Janet Holliday, Liz Fritz, Madeline Harlan, Bonnie Munroe, Rick Smith, Phil Miner and the entire Sports Foundation Board of Directors do in making this memorable night possible. We thank the Tribute Chairs Mayor Ed Garza, Larry Walker and Jim Callaway with entrusting us with this very special evening. Making this year’s Hall of Fame event even better…we will honor all the Hall of Fame members, the Sport Foundation’s founders as they celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Foundation, and the original “pioneers” who got the Hall of Fame gala off the ground just a short ten years ago. Two days later on Valentine’s Day join us at the Alamodome at 10:00 a.m. for the kick off of the Diamond Shamrock Go!Kids Challenge Whataburger Victory Lap Celebration. Be there as thousands of participants finish their last lap completing their 26 miles of walking since October 1st. They will also receive special medals for their accomplishment. Thanks to the many sponsors that have made this event possible and to the school districts for their cooperation during the 19-week fitness routine. In
less than sixty days, we will have the 2004 NCAA®
Final Four®
behind us and thousands of people will leave San Antonio with a very
positive impression of our incredible city! We
still need YOU to assist us with filling the last volunteer spots
on our transportation team or in Hoop City for the fun! Our volunteers
are our greatest assets, and I know they won’t let us down for
this incredible event for our community. |
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Host City Shirts – Wear Your Pride
Host City shirts are available in polo ($25) and t-shirt ($15) styles for men, women and children and include a ticket discount to the National Association of Basketball Coaches All-Star Game, April 2. Click here to purchase a Host City shirt online or call 210-820-2106.
Subway and Spurs Support Go!Kids Congratulations to Ms. Wampler’s class at Jackson-Keller Elementary! Subway and the San Antonio Spurs asked individuals in schools and in Subway stores to vote for their favorite Diamond Shamrock Go!Kids Challenge™ class. The top vote getters were Ms. Wampler’s class and Ms. Lee and Ms. Hamilton’s class at Hardy Oak Elementary. The teachers and several children from their classes were introduced at center court during last Saturday’s Spurs Game where Ms. Wampler’s class was announced as the overall winner. Her school will receive a visit from one of the San Antonio Spurs. Thanks to everyone who voted for a favorite Go!Kids class. By the way, Jared,
Subway’s popular national spokesperson is scheduled to be at
the Diamond Shamrock Go!Kids Challenge™ Whataburger Victory
Lap Celebration on February 14 at the Alamodome. |
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Something
for Everyone at Sports Hall of Fame The gala’s silent auction features amazing sports memorabilia including an Olympic jacket autographed by David Robinson and items from each of the five inductees. Valentine’s Day shoppers can choose from beautiful jewelry to many romantic getaways. Live auction items include trips to Pelican Bay Resort in Rockport, Napa Valley and Steamboat Ski & Resort. For game-lovers, the live auction items also include a trip to a Minnesota Vikings game for two and a 2004 SBC Championship 1-Pro-Am slot. Foodies can enjoy a gourmet dinner for twenty with guest Tom Penders, former University of Texas basketball coach, served in your home, courtesy of Dominion Country Club executive chef, Mike Bomberg. Get your tickets today and be a part of this very special evening. Click here for information or call 210-820-2112. Diamond Shamrock Go!Kids Challenge™ In Final Weeks
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Final Four Facilities Team During the 2004 NCAA® Final Four®, the Alamodome will be the epicenter of the basketball world. One of the nation’s premier sports facilities, the Alamodome is staffed by a great team led by director Mike Abington. Here’s a look at the folks who will be working behind the scenes to make sure teams, coaches, media and fans are safe, secure and having a good time in the Alamodome, April 3 & 5.
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Fencers Excel in Competitions Dreams for Youth Delivers Results on the Southside Many parents in San Antonio can’t afford to provide their children with after school activities. That’s why Dreams for Youth has an after-school program that annually serves over 1,600 children in disadvantaged areas of San Antonio. Dreams for Youth
came to Southside ISD three years ago where after-school programs had
been very limited. Southside encompasses a primarily rural area and
80% of the students come from homes at or below the poverty line. According
to Dr. Sharon Doughty, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction,
the program has really made a difference. “Through the fencing
and gymnastics, students learn the intangible but vital lessons of personal
discipline, teamwork, determination and commitment.” She adds
that the children also benefit from the examples set by their instructors.
“They have one more adult in their life who provides them with
the message that they are important, valuable and can achieve anything
they dare to dream.” Become
a patron of the Sports Foundation and support Dreams for Youth and
other Foundation programs that uplift the youth of our community. |
Johnson Honored with NCAA Silver Award
A four-time all-American and a four-year letter-winner in fencing from 1976 to 1979 at San Jose State, Johnson helped the team capture two national championships. She also was a national champion in 1976 and 1978. Johnson was a three-time United States national team champion and a member of the 1980 Olympic team. Johnson is a member of the US Olympic Committee’s executive committee and the Sports Foundation board of directors. She is also the founder of the Sports Foundation’s Dreams for Youth program. When she is not advocating for the sport of fencing, Johnson is the dean of arts, humanities and social sciences at Palo Alto College. ESPN2 will rebroadcast the 2004 NCAA Honors Dinner at 2 p.m. on February 6. Congratulations, Stacey! Join these great folks who have joined the Sports Foundation as new or renewing patrons. Just click on these links to see the great new benefits for individual or corporate donors. New and Renewing Individual Patrons
Corporate Patrons
Event Sponsors
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San
Antonio Final Four®
fans can wear their civic pride on their chests now and throughout
the 2004 NCAA®
Final Four®.
By sporting a Host City shirt, local citizens can show the 50,000
visiting Final Four
fans that San Antonio has it’s own unique brand of Final Four
spirit. Everyone is especially encouraged to wear the Host City shirt
on Final Four Friday, April 2, during the team open practices at the
Alamodome, 12-4 p.m. 
All
over San Antonio, thousands of children are walking their last few miles
as they conclude the 19-week Diamond Shamrock Go!Kids Challenge™,
a program of the Sports Foundation. At the Whataburger Victory Lap Celebration
at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, participants will walk their celebratory
final lap around the Alamodome and receive their Finisher’s t-shirt
and medal from elected officials. Diamond Shamrock Go!Kids Challenge™ sponsors
are planning lots of interactive fun for the kids and their families,
too. 
More
than 900 San Antonians have already volunteered to help stage a fabulous
NCAA Final Four in the Alamo City, but more are needed. Get in on the
fun and excitement of hosting a Final Four by volunteering today for
the two remaining areas – transportation services and Hoop City.
You could be greeting visiting teams, coaches, media or fans as part
of the transportation team. At Hoop City, you’ll be having fun
in the family-friendly interactive basketball fan zone at the Henry
B. Gonzalez Convention Center. To volunteer, 
On
Feb. 3 in St. Petersburg, Russia, Community Olympic Development Program
(CODP) fencer Mark Kubick placed sixth (out of 120
entries) in the Designated Cadet (under 17) Men's Foil B competition.
San
Antonio Olympian Stacey Johnson, who began fencing
as a young girl and today is the president of the United States Fencing
Association, was honored by the NCAA with the Silver Award at the
NCAA Honors Dinner, January 11 in Nashville. The Silver Award recognizes
former student-athletes who have distinguished themselves since finishing
their intercollegiate athletics careers 25 years ago.