Credit Union H.S. Basketball Championships March 13-14 (posted February 26, 2010)
RHODE ISLAND STUDENTS COMPETE AT THE RYAN CENTER IN THE 2010 CREDIT UNION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
(KINGSTON, RI – February 26, 2010) – Over the course of March 13-14, young people from across the state will arrive at the University of Rhode Island's Ryan Center for a competition of fierce proportions. The 20th annual Credit Union Championships is a high school basketball tournament that enables high school girls and boys to compete against their peers for state championship bragging rights.
More than 5,500 exuberant spectators attended the Credit Union Championships in 2009 and an excellent crowd is expected again in 2010. Numerous credit union sponsors, along with the Credit Union Association of Rhode Island and Members United Corporate Federal Credit Union make this event possible.
Credit union sponsorship of this statewide tournament offers Rhode Island's top high school athletes the opportunity of a lifetime to compete at The Ryan Center. This commitment to the youth of Rhode Island exemplifies the fundamental cooperative spirit on which credit unions are based.
Tickets for all games are available now for $8 each ($5 for 18 and under) at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1.800.745.3000 or in person at The Ryan Center box office. For more information visit www.theryancenter.com.
The 2010 schedule is as follows:
Saturday, March 13, 2010
| Girls Division III |
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1:00 p.m. |
| Girls Division II |
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3:30 p.m. |
| Girls Division I |
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6:00 p.m. |
Sunday, March 14, 2010
| Boys Division III |
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1:00 p.m. |
| Boys Division II |
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3:30 p.m. |
| Boys Division I |
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6:00 p.m. |
The participating teams will be announced at a press conference at The Ryan Center on Friday, March 12 at 10:30am. Members of the press are cordially invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
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CONTACT: Diana Zanetto
Global Spectrum/The Ryan Center
401.788.3230