June 15, 2011

MCALLEN – The NBA Development League Rio Grande Valley Vipers announced Wednesday that they are holding tryouts for the Snake Charmers dance team, presented by RGV Careers, on July 16 and 17 at the Summit Sports Club in Pharr.

Prospective Snake Charmers 18 years and older who are high school graduates or have a GED can tryout. The Snake Charmers not only dance at the games, but are also a part of the community, making both paid and charity appearances.

To sign up, prospective Snake Charmers should fill out the registration form below and e-mail it to Analee Flores at aflores@rgvipers.com. Flores is also available to answer questions over the phone at (956) 972-1144.

The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are the NBA Development League affiliate of the NBA Houston Rockets. The NBA Development League, founded in 2001, is the NBA’s official minor league. Featuring 16 teams with direct affiliations to NBA franchises, the NBA D-League is a proven developer of talent: 23 percent of players in the NBA at the conclusion of the 2010-11 season boasted NBA D-League experience, and the league continues to develop coaches, referees, and front-office staff for the NBA and its teams. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. The NBA D-League also advances the game of basketball as the research and development arm of the NBA. Throughout the league’s 10th season, fans can watch all NBA D-League games on NBA FUTURECAST, the free live Web-streaming initiative found at nba.com/futurecast.

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