The Detroit Pistons are Coming to your school district! Reserve Your Complimentary Assembly Now!

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The Defending Back To Back Central Division Champion Detroit Pistons are bringing their coaches, basketballs, jerseys, whistles and chalk board as part of our complimentary Character Education Assembly to your school. “Creating winning students, winning teachers, and a winning school” is the message for this highly recognized and award-winning “Pistons Game Day” school program. The program will be conducted by “Coach Steve” Moreland, the Detroit Pistons Director of Development and Basketball Camps / Clinics and his staff. The Pistons have appeared at over 600 schools statewide during the past seven years.

We will share our secrets to success as they relate to building a championship team. Through role playing, selected students will wear our Detroit Pistons jerseys as they demonstrate everyday life lessons during interactive skits. Hot Topics will include: Sportsmanship, Developing Listening Skills, Studying the Playbook, Timeliness, Including Others, Being Unselfish, and Resolving Conflict.

Here are the three steps to the Pistons Partner Program:

For taking the first step in becoming a “Pistons Game Day Partner”, your school will be awarded a complimentary afternoon Detroit Pistons “Game Day Assembly” conducted by “Coach Steve” and his staff. This year’s presentation will help establish a successful foundation for learning and everyday living. You will receive an exclusive Detroit Pistons plaque acknowledging your school as a “Pistons Game Day Partner”. This 40-minute “Game Day Assembly” is available to the first 40 schools who register for the entire program.

The second step of the Pistons Game Day Program consists of an after - school basketball clinic held in your school’s gymnasium on the same day of the assembly. Our Pistons camp coaching staff will teach the ABC’s of basketball to K-5 boys and girls during this 1 ¼ hour session. Clinic participants receive a free Pistons game ticket, special Pistons T-shirt, a certificate of participation, and various prizes for basketball skill contests!

*Investment for each clinic participant is only $20 (regular value of $49)
The $20 fee includes:

A 1 ¼ hours clinic (regular price $15)

Special Detroit Pistons T-shirt (regular $15)

1 regular season game ticket (regular $19)

Pistons certificate of participation and prizes for contest winners

The third and final step of our Game Day Partnership with your school wouldn’t be complete without an invitation for students, faculty, families, and friends to experience an authentic Pistons Game Day at The Palace of Auburn Hills. For only $10, all fans can attend a Pistons regular season home game selected by your staff. Make this a memorable night for all to enjoy! The Detroit Pistons will donate two free tickets to your school. This will allow your Principal, a selected staff member, or a student to represent your school during a special presentation on the Pistons’ home court prior to the game. After the ceremony, everyone can sit back and enjoy exhilarating, action-packed Pistons basketball! To schedule dates and times for the Pistons Game Day Program, please contact J.W. Ruff, Manager – Basketball Camps/Clinics, at (248) 377-8653. Assembly/clinic dates, times, and Pistons game dates are limited to the first 40 schools on a first-come, first-serve basis! Take advantage of this exciting partnership with the Detroit Pistons! Sign up today. Sincerely,

J.W. Ruff
Manager - Basketball Camps/Clinics
Detroit Pistons

P.S. Transportation to Pistons games must be provided by a supervising adult. Enclosed are letters from schools who have participated during the past seven years.

Choose one of the following designated Pistons games for your school.

Tuesday, December 9th, Philadelphia 76ers, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 14th, Toronto Raptors, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 25, Atlanta Hawks, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 18, Milwaukee Bucks, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 10th, Chicago Bulls, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, April 12, Washington Wizards, 7:30 p.m.