For the first time ever, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are partnering with fitness club industry leader, 24 Hour Fitness, to host 120 summer skills clinics for youth across the U.S. Designed to take fans ages 6 to 14 behind the curtain to see the magic behind the Globetrotters’ electrifying basketball skills and tricks, participants will also learn about the importance of staying active and eating healthy. The innovative clinics will take place at 24 Hour Fitness clubs in nine states over a 10-week period this summer, including three locations in the Bay Area.
Each clinic will be conducted by current Globetrotter players. Two, three-hour clinics will be held during the following dates and times at these 24 Hour Fitness locations:
- 93 Bovet Rd. San Mateo, CA 94402; June 25-26; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
- 1610 Crane Court, San Jose, CA 95112; June 27-28; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
- 4450 Norris Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA 94583; June 29; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
As part of the partnership, the Harlem Globetrotters will offer participants a voucher for a complimentary ticket to a 2013 World Tour game. Additionally, 24 Hour Fitness will offer free three-day passes and discounts on club memberships to parents of clinic participants.
Registration information about the summer skills clinics can be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, where visitors can find a complete list of clinic locations, dates and times. Kids who sign up for a clinic by April 30 will receive a limited-time discount offer of $49.
To supplement the live clinics, the Globetrotters will also run “how to” drills and skills videos on key social media platforms to extend the experience for clinic participants.
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