The Harlem Globetrotters -- yes, them -- will conduct a summer skills clinic at the 24 Hour Fitness in Lincoln Crossing on June 29.
According to a press release, the Globetrotters will host 120 such clinics for youth around the U.S. for ages 6-14. The Lincoln Crossing clinic will be one of six in the LA metro area.
“We are excited to partner with 24 Hour Fitness on this innovative program that combines the world’s most entertaining basketball team and a national fitness leader,” Harlem Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider said in the release “These clinics are an extension of our brand and allow our fans to experience unparalleled interaction with our talented players, while promoting health and wellness for children in a fun setting.”
Each clinic will be conducted by current Globetrotter players. The Lincoln Crossing clinics will be from 8:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM.
Other LA area clinics are:
- 5300 Lankershim Blvd., Ste. 100, North Hollywood, Calif. 91601; June 25-26; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
- 945 E. Dominguez St., Carson, Calif. 90746; June 25-26; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
- 450 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, Calif. 91203; June 27-28; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
- 589 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, Calif. 92626; June 27-28; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
- 2831 West 120th St., Hawthorne, Calif. 90250; June 29; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
As part of the partnership, the Harlem Globetrotters will offer participants a voucher for a complimentary ticket to a 2013 World Tour game. Additionally, 24 Hour Fitness will offer free 3-day passes and discounts on club memberships to parents of clinic participants.
Registration information about the summer skills clinics can be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, where visitors can find a complete list of clinic locations, dates, and times. Kids who sign up for a clinic by April 30 will receive a limited-time discount offer of $49.00.
To supplement the live clinics, the Globetrotters will also run “how to” drills and skills videos on key social media platforms to extend the experience for clinic participants.
“Like the Harlem Globetrotters, 24 Hour Fitness believes in the importance of keeping our children active through physical activity and sports,” said Randy Drake, senior vice president of fitness and business development, 24 Hour Fitness. “We are excited to be able to offer these unique and entertaining basketball clinics to our members and partner with the iconic Globetrotters.”
