2009 NCAA Division II Softball Tournament

February 16, 2004
NCAA Basketball Mascot J.J. Jumper To Visit Lock Haven;
Take A Kid To The Game Day Planned For This Saturday

(Lock Haven, Pa.) -  The Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Department of Athletics would like to extend an invitation to all local students in 8^th grade or lower to take part in the annual  Take a Kid to the Game program on Saturday, February 21, 2004, when the Lock Haven women’s and men’s basketball teams take on Clarion University.  The women’s game tips off at 1 p.m. and the men’s game is slated for a 3 p.m. start.

           This year’s program includes a special feature appearance by J.J. Jumper, the official mascot of NCAA Basketball. J.J. Jumper will be entertaining basketball fans and handing out special prizes during both women’s and men’s basketball games.

            Lock Haven is one of more than 170 schools across the nation that are participating in this campaign focused on attracting more of the nation’s youths to college games. The Take a Kid to the Game program is entering its ninth year in the promotion of NCAA Athletics.

            Kids ages 12 and under are admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket.  Tickets will be available at the door the day of the game.  For more information, contact the Lock Haven University Department of Athletics at (570) 893-2102.

NCAA Basketball Mascot
J.J. Jumper

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