April
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This is great
news considering San Antonio is a finalist to bring back a Women's and
Men's Final Four to San Antonio for 2008, '09, '10 or '11. That vote
will take place in June, and hopefully we can celebrate bringing the
biggest sporting event coming back to the Alamo City! Thanks to all
who supported this year's event. Patron package holders were treated
to another great pre-game party at the Institute of Texan Cultures.
We appreciate all who worked to make the hospitality event a huge success.
Once again, thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who logged in so many
hours to make the weekend run smoothly. It hardly seems possible that
the Final Four in San Antonio is one year away! Actually, I can't wait! |
NCAA® Tournament Fans Celebrate San Antonio Style
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 Roundball
Ruckus is on the MoveThe San Antonio Sports Foundation's Roundball Ruckus 3-on-3 basketball tournament is moving to the Alamodome this year. May 3-4, hundreds of hoopsters of all levels and ages, male and female, will take to the courts on the Alamodome parking lots. Be a part of the excitement! Register your team online or call 210-820-2101 for an entry form.
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There's no rest for the weary! Just a few days after hosting a successful Men's South Regional at the Alamodome, the San Antonio Local Organizing Committee (SALOC) is on the move to New Orleans. In preparation for hosting the 2004 Men's Final Four in San Antonio next year, representatives from the Sports Foundation, UTSA, the City and the Alamodome are scheduled to travel to New Orleans later this week. As the organizing committee, the NCAA expects SALOC to review everything from security issues to game operations; hospitality venues to crowd and media management. The SALOC team will bring their findings back to San Antonio to ensure that we stage a terrific Men's Final Four next year! |
Dreams for Youth Ahtletes Get In the Game
“I just love T.J. Ford ," said Selina, a big UT fan. "He is my favorite player, I can’t believe I get to sit here and watch him in person and not just on television . ” The Dreams for Youth athletes impressed visiting media from across the country with their cheering. Their pictures were found on TV stations and in newspapers across the country later Thursday and on Friday -- great representatives of San Antonio and the Sports Foundation! Dreams For Youth/CODP provides training in six Olympic sports including fencing, gymnastics, badminton, swimming, diving and volleyball for more than 9,000 primarily disadvantaged San Antonio children each year. To learn more, contact Alma Striker at 210-820-2113 or astriker@sanantoniosports.org. |
Volunteers are the Heart of SALOC Success
“We love being involved in new and exciting activities, making new friends, and giving back to the community,” says Holland who, along with Jones, will select chairpersons for various committees who will staff airport and hotel welcomes, transportation, hospitality and communications efforts, and the SALOC command center.In turn, the committee chairs are empowered to recruit volunteers to fulfill their committee’s responsibilities.
To become one of the more than 1,500 volunteers needed to host the 2004 Men's Final Four, sign up online or call 210-820-2191 to request an application. Individuals and corporate volunteer groups are welcome. NEW AND RENEWING INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
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Congrats
to the University of Texas for their incredible performance during the
2003 NCAA Men's South Regional Championship. We hope their success in
San Antonio culminates in being crowned as National Champs next week
in New Orleans. Kudos to all the tournament teams for making the event
in San Antonio first class! Receiving top marks again: the City of San
Antonio, the Alamodome, the University of Texas at San Antonio and the
Sports Foundation -- all of whom comprise the San Antonio Local Organizing
Committee (SALOC). 
As
a major force of the San Antonio Local Organizing Committee, the staff
and volunteers of the Sports Foundation were everywhere during the 2003
NCAA Men's South Regional. The River Rally which took place on Friday
afternoon, March 28, was a great opportunity for the fans of UT, UConn,
Michigan State and the University of Maryland to show their team spirit.
Led by UTSA president Dr. Ricardo Romo and a group of SALOC and civic
leaders on a river barge, the River Rally featured the bands and cheerleaders
from each of the four visiting schools. Each school's representatives
rode Yanaguana river barges along San Antonio's beautiful Riverwalk
into the Rivercenter Mall lagoon where they led their fans in cheers
and fight songs for several minutes. The wonderful weather and high
spirits were a perfect kickoff to a weekend of basketball celebration.
The
party continued Friday evening at the Institute of Texan Cultures for
"A Tribute to our Host Institution UTSA" presented by the
Sports Foundation. The pre-game party was attended by hundreds of college
hoops fans, most of whom purchased their ticket packages through SALOC.
Great food prepared by Don Strange Caterers and terrific music presented
by the Billy Ray Sheppard Quartet got everyone in the mood for a fun,
exciting evening of competition.
SALOC
to Visit New Orleans
Even
the Sports Foundation's Dreams for Youth athletes got in on the action
during the Men's South Regional. On Thursday, March 27, more than 50
Dreams for Youth gymnasts and fencers from the Southside I.S.D. attended
the teams' open practices at the Alamodome. Holding hand made signs
and showing unbridled enthusiasm, the Dreams for Youth athletes cheered
on each team during its time on the court. They gave all the teams equal
attention, but some just couldn't contain their true feelings.
Whether
its the 2003 Men's South Regional or the 2004 Men's Final Four, Sheila
Jones and Mary Holland are orchestrating the volunteer effort that delivers
a great experience to the NCAA, visiting teams, coaches and crowds.
As the volunteer coordinators for SALOC, they work with Sports Foundation
volunteer director Nancy Christensen to organize the hundreds of dedicated
individuals who give their time to insure the success of our NCAA events.
“We
make sure the committee chairs are experienced volunteers who’ve
worked with SALOC during previous NCAA events,” explained Jones.
“Fortunately, we have many dedicated and talented individuals
to choose from. Our volunteers are the best!”