TULSA SHOCK ASSEMBLY PROGRAM

The Tulsa Shock have partnered with American Fidelity Timeout For Fitness and Williams to help students across the state “Get Fit” with an assembly program. The 45-minute assembly will be a fun, entertaining and interactive presentation featuring high-flying Shock mascot, Volt and professional basketball clinicians from the Shock Basketball Academy that will showcase simple and fun basketball exercises that can help individuals stay fit. The Tulsa Shock did 19 assemblies in 2011 and look to do many more in 2012.

“We feel promoting healthier, active lifestyles and specifically fitness for young people is essential for a healthy community and we want to use basketball as a vehicle to promote that.” Shock President Steve Swetoha said. “Getting fit is both a Shock and WNBA initiative and we hope this assembly program will propagate the message of healthy living to thousands of students within the state of Oklahoma.”

WNBA’s FIT is the league's comprehensive health and wellness platform promoting healthy, active lifestyles for children and adults. The initiative encourages physical activity and healthy living through products, events and programs for children and families.

WNBA Fit along with American Fidelity Assurance Company Time Out For Fitness:

Inform, educate and engage children in healthy living practices.
Provides information covering conditioning, general fitness, nutrition and well-being practices.
Caters to children, families and adults

“American Fidelity Assurance Company is excited to be involved with the Tulsa Shock to provide children with opportunities to learn more about fitness and how to lead healthy lifestyles,” said Jeanette Rice, Senior Vice President Corporate and Human Resources. “The Get Fit program is a great way for children to be involved in hands-on learning activities complete with tools that they can use in everyday life and they will have a great time while they learning,”

“Healthy habits start young and last a lifetime,” said Alison Anthony, Director of Diversity and Community Relations for Williams. “Students who exercise and eat nutritious food also perform better in the classroom. At Williams, we’re proud to help the Tulsa Shock help area youth get fit so they can feel their best and do their best at school.”

If you are interested in hosting an assembly at your school, please call 918.599.WNBA

2011 ASSEMBLY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS