Katie Smith Headlines WNBA Discover Card Clinic Series

NEW YORK, NY, - The WNBA and Discover Financial Services have partnered to launch a series of basketball youth clinics to be conducted in WNBA markets through December 2007. Clinics led by WNBA players and legends, including the Detroit Shock’s Katie Smith, are designed to teach youth, ages 8 through13, the fundamentals of basketball while stressing the values of the game, sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication and healthy living.

Each WNBA team will host a clinic for a selected youth group in their local community. The Detroit Shock’s clinic is Thursday, November 8 from 4-6 p.m. at Huntington Woods Recreation Center.

Discover® Card, the official credit card of the WNBA, also will be providing Discover® Gift Cards and “Moonjar™” moneyboxes to help children learn about the basics of savings, spending and sharing.

"The WNBA is pleased to partner with Discover Card as we both look to contribute to the lives of our youth,” said WNBA President Donna Orender. "Thanks to Discover Card, WNBA players have yet another great opportunity to meet with kids in their communities, teaching basketball skills while also stressing the importance of teamwork, self-sacrifice and showing passion for everything you do."

“We believe it’s never too early to learn about good financial management. Through our partnership with the WNBA, we’re able to bring another aspect to the clinics by providing tools that help kids start off on the right foot when it comes to managing and spending money,” said Dana Traci, Vice President of Prepaid & Partner Marketing for Discover Financial Services.

As the official credit card of the WNBA, Discover Card offers special incentives and benefits to WNBA fans, including exclusive team card designs, unique access to the “Discover Card Fan Lounge,” and the opportunity to make a $20 donation to WNBA Cares upon the applicant’s first purchase.

Following are dates and locations for upcoming clinics:

Date	WNBA Team	Location
November 05, 2007	Houston Comets	Salvation Army, 4516 Irvinton Blvd., Houston, TX 77009
November 08, 2007	Detroit Shock	Hungington Woods Recreation Center, 26325 Scotia Rd, Huntington Woods, MI 48070
November 14, 2007	Sacramento Monarchs	Golden State Middle School, 1110 West Capitol Ave, 1st Floor, W Sacramento, CA 95691
November 16, 2007	Connecticut Sun	Hartford High School, 55 Forest St., Hartford, CT 06105
November 26, 2007	Chicago Sky	Bolingboork High School, 1430 White Pine Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60490
December 03, 2007	San Antonio Silver Stars	Wesley Community Center, TBA
December 08, 2007	Seattle Storm	Van Asselt Community Center, 4209 W. Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
December 11, 2007	Los Angeles Sparks	Fairmont Jr. High, 2271 W. Malvern, Fullerton, CA 92833
December 13, 2007	Washington Mystics	Andrews AFB, 4700 Yuma Rd, Andrews AFB, MD 20762