April 1, 2005

Columbia, Mo. - Missouri Children's Hospital and the University of Missouri Athletic Department will be hosting the first annual "Tigers in Training" on Saturday, April 23 starting at 11 a.m., to benefit Mid-Missouri children of all walks of life. This event is designed to promote good health and physical activity for our youth and is FREE of charge!

"Tigers in Training" will feature activities including the Tiger Belly Bounce, Adrenaline Rush, Bungee Run, the Hoop Shoot and a Physical Fitness Challenge given by MU Athletics Strength & Conditioning staff.

Come out to the Dan Devine Pavilion and meet your Tiger student-athletes and get a chance to shoot hoops with Kevin Young, volley with Lindsey Hunter, toss a football with Josh Barbo and David Overstreet, and play soccer with Laura Buehrig and Lauren Grice!

For more information on this great event, contact Amy Stuck at (573) 884-6428.

Who: Sponsored by Children's Hospital and the University of Missouri Athletic Department

What: "Tigers in Training"

When: Saturday, April 23, 2005 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Where: Dan Devine Pavilion (Indoor football practice facility) Parking is available at the Tom Taylor Building located on the corner of Stadium Blvd. and Providence Road.

More Information: Attend "Tigers in Training" and receive FREE ADMISSION to the MU vs. Oklahoma Baseball game which begins at 2:00 p.m. at Taylor Stadium!

We welcome ALL MEDIA to attend this event for interviews with staff, athletes or folks attending the event.