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February 28, 2007
FOREST CITY RATNER SPONSORS FREE NETS BASKETBALL CLINIC
Guests include former Net Darryl “Chocolate Thunder” Dawkins and New York State Assembly Member Vito Lopez
(Brooklyn, NY) – On February 21 st, Forest City Ratner Companies hosted a free Nets basketball clinic at the Ridgewood/Bushwick Youth Center in Brooklyn. Bruce Ratner, President and CEO of FCRC said, “Forest City is committed to supporting sports and athletics at all levels throughout Brooklyn. Nets basketball clinics emphasize the importance of teamwork, dedication and hard work – skills that are crucial for success – on and off the court.”
Darryl Dawkins, known for shattering backboards during his NBA days, helped coach the young athletes on the court but also gave them lessons on the importance of studying and working hard at school. New York State Assembly Member Vito Lopez, who represents Bushwick and other Brooklyn communities, also arrived to visit with players and coaches. Prizes and medals were given at the end of each session for a variety of team and individual achievements.
Participants were chosen from public and parochial schools (private schools did not attend because they were in session on the clinic date) as well as youth organizations and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Programs in Brooklyn. Today’s was the most recent installment in a series of FCRC-sponsored Nets basketball clinics for school-age children.
Posted by lumi at February 28, 2007 10:35 PM