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ISU Athletics Opens Up `Honorary Ball Kid' Contest

Nov. 8, 2010

NORMAL, Ill. -

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Buffalo Wild Wings is partnering with Illinois State Athletics for the third-straight season, as the title sponsor of the "Honorary Ball Kid" program. Twenty honorary ball kids, for either a men's or women's basketball game, will be selected Tuesday, November 16 at 6 p.m., prior to the Stephanie Glance Show at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Those interested in participating can visit GoRedbirds.com, complete the registration form, and return it to Buffalo Wild Wings at 3220 E. Empire in Bloomington. The registrants, who must be between the grades of 3-6, are also invited to attend the first edition of the 2010 Redbird basketball coaches shows on November 16 at Buffalo Wild Wings, with Coach Glance beginning at 6 p.m., followed by men's head coach Tim Jankovich at 7 p.m.

A special drawing will be held to declare the winners. Registration forms can also be picked up on site at Buffalo Wild Wings, or in the Reggie Fun Zones at Illinois State Athletics events. All forms must be returned to Buffalo Wild Wings by Nov. 16 at 5:59 p.m., to be eligible for the drawing. Winners must be present at the drawing to select his or her honorary game assignment. They will also receive a free "Honorary Ball Kid" T-shirt, two free tickets to their designated game and other great perks.

"Buffalo Wild Wings is excited to be the official sponsor of the Redbird basketball `Honorary Ball Kids' program again," Buffalo Wild Wings General Manager Casie Vogelsan said. "We are looking forward to hosting the Redbird basketball coaches shows again, and hope everyone will come out on November 16 for their chance to win a spot as an Honorary Ball Kid. This is also a great way for us to show our support of the Redbird men's and women's basketball teams, and wish them the best of luck in their upcoming seasons."

Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Promotions Brad Ledford is excited to have Buffalo Wild Wings continue to be involved with the "Honorary Ball Kid" program.

"We are proud to partner once again with Buffalo Wild Wings for our continually growing `Honorary Ball Kids' program, and thanks to both Casie and Redbird Athletics Assistant Marketing Director LB Nagle for their hard work during this process," Ledford said. "This is a great way for kids in the local community to feel the excitement of game day at Redbird Arena, and get an up-close look at two exciting college basketball teams."

In addition, Reggie's Kids Club renewals and new membership forms will also be available at the Buffalo Wild Wings during the coaches shows. For more information about the "Honorary Ball Kid" program, please call Nagle at (309) 438-3630, or via e-mail at lbnagle@ilstu.edu.

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