Monday, September 29, 2008

Ballers Youth Athletic Foundation now registering students for our programs!!


Press Release – For Immediate Release
Ballers Youth Athletic Foundation now registering students for our programs!!

The Ballers Youth Athletic Program (BYAF) will begin registering new students for membership and participation in our programs. Registration will allow our youth to participate in our various programs geared to girls between the ages of 12-18 years of age. Registration will continue throughout the year until our goal of 200 members has been accomplished.
The foundation offers programs such as our College Tour 2008, College Sports Exposure Programs, Life skills training classes, and A scholarship program that participating members are eligible to apply for in their 11th-12 grade year. Community service hours are also available through participation in the LadyBallers Little Sisters mentoring program.

In addition we offer the following programs:
· The Day of Dreams – A day spent at with the Atlanta Dreams WNBA Basketball team where we will be recognized and will also participate in various parts of the home game program process.
· Adopt a Soldier Program- Where we will collect donations for soldiers deployed to Iraq.
· Gateway to the future – An Event to honor graduates of our life skills and college prep programs where we will give our youth recognition for working with us, as well as various college preparation products to assist them in their lives at the next level. School supplies and other donation will be solicited and then presented to our event honorees.
· Educational Development program – A program to assist our students in achieving the goal of a college scholarship at the level of their choice. They will be guided through the educational process making sure that they meet the minimum guidelines of D-1–JUCO college eligibility.
The BYAF also offers outreach programs and sporting team assistance programs throughout the regions and is available to set up appropriate programs to suit the needs of community organizations. In addition, BYAF is a great way for kids to earn community service hours and help with current and future projects. To inquire about programs or become a volunteer, contact M Burns or V Mitchell at the Foundations program office at 706-434-0169.

For more information about our membership program, contact us at 706-434-0169 ext 119 or email us at mailto:byaf@augladyballers.com or visit us online http://ballerfoundation.augladyballers.com/.

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