As part of its Get Animated program, Cartoon Network has partnered with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) and Major League Soccer to present Soccer Fiesta, which will provide children the opportunity to experience and enjoy the sport of soccer.
The first of the three Soccer Fiesta events will take place this Saturday, September 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, CA. There is no cost to participate. Soccer Fiesta events will follow in Washington, D.C. on October 7 and Dallas, Texas on November 11, the day before MLS Cup 2006, which will be played at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas. All participants from the Los Angeles and D.C. events will receive a complimentary ticket to a Los Angeles Galaxy and D.C. United home game, respectively.
MLS players and AYSO coaches will conduct skills clinics, giving kids a unique opportunity to interact with their favorite soccer players and learn from them. This Saturday, Los Angeles Galaxy players and Cartoon Network characters will be in attendance to interact with participants and sign autographs. No registration is necessary to participate.
Families will also be able to enjoy a carnival area, play games and win prizes. All participants will receive a free AYSO and Cartoon Network soccer ball and t-shirt.
For more information on the three Soccer Fiesta events, go to: www.soccer.org/events.
For more details on the Get Animated campaign, go to: www.GetAnimated.com.
For more information on AYSO programs, go to www.soccer.org.
For more information on Major League Soccer, go to www.MLSnet.com.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cal Poly Pomona
3801 West Temple Avenue<br>
Pomona, CA
WHAT: Cartoon Network, AYSO and Major League Soccer are sponsoring a Soccer Fiesta at Cal Poly Pomona. This FREE soccer clinic and interactive festival is open to all kids of all ages and will feature L.A. Galaxy players, as well as Cartoon Network characters.
About Get Animated
GET ANIMATED is a Cartoon Network campaign that empowers kids to get active, get healthy and get involved. Launched in February 2005, the program provides on-air, online, print and off-channel programs to teach children the value of helping others, exercising and good eating. Featuring the network's roster of cartoon characters, GET ANIMATED currently includes multiple animated PSAs set within the network's distinctive 3D on-air environment. It also provides exclusive online content at www.GetAnimated.com to communicate messages around the benefits of making good lifestyle choices. In partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), GET ANIMATED also supports "Animate Your World," an interactive CD-ROM offering that introduces nutritional and fitness elements into an interactive computer animation program for young club members enjoy at more than 3,800 BGCA locations nationwide.
