20 Oct 2009
Dallas Mavericks Tip-Off the 2010 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam Program
DALLAS—Students at Hector P. Garcia Middle School got a treat as Dallas Mavericks forwards Dirk Nowitzki and Shawn Marion hosted a special assembly at the school to announce the T-Mobile All-Stars program.
The T-Mobile All-Stars program will provide local students an opportunity to attend the
T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam at NBA All-Star 2010.
During the visit, Nowitzki and Marion encouraged the students to join the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam program by signing a pledge committing to academic, reading, school attendance and community service criterion.
After students successfully complete the requirements, more than 3,500 Dallas ISD students between the ages of 11-15 will be invited to attend the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam during NBA All-Star 2010. The T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam program will be held at American Airlines Center Friday, February 12, 2010.