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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America |
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May 31, 2003 - Issue 88 |
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Phoenix Mercury To Host Native American Basketball Invitational Opening Ceremonies |
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American Basketball Invitational Press Release
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Produced by POD Productions, NABI will be held July 10 through July 13, 2003 featuring 24 teams of male and female Native American high school student- athletes. "NABI will provide the Native American community a great opportunity to showcase their passion for the sport of basketball," said Sam McCracken, Native American business manager for Nike. "Through Nike's support of this tournament and the talented Native American student/athletes who will be participating in it, we hope to influence children to lead healthy and active lives."
While at the tournament, participants will attend "Native Circle" talks that will focus on the importance of education, health and achieving goals. A portion of proceeds from tournament ticket sales will be donated to non-profit agencies that support the needs of Native American youth and their communities. About POD Productions
NABI, NABI 2003, the NABI logo, and combinations thereof are trademarks of POD Productions. Other companies and their product names used in this press release are for identification purposes only and are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Thank You
PHOENIX,
AZ - The Phoenix Mercury, a presenting sponsor of the Native American
Basketball Invitational (NABI), will host the opening ceremonies on July
10, 2003. This is the first-ever basketball tournament at the America
West Arena comprised entirely of Native American youth. 
At
the center of Nike's sponsorship of NABI is NikeGO, a new grassroots program
aimed at increasing physical activity among youth. For more information
about NikeGO, please visit 
