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 2005 Black Bear Summer Caravan Hits Waterville this Saturday, August 13th
July 14, 2005
2005 Black Bear Summer Caravan Photo Gallery - Stop 1 (Portland, ME) The mission of the Black Bear Caravan is to thank "Black Bear Nation" from all across the state and region for their tremendous support of Maine Athletics. Black Bear coaches, student-athletes and staff will visit the Waterville Hannaford this Saturday, August 13th from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and visit the Ellsworth Hannaford Supermarket to spread the enthusiasm, good news, and excitement of Black Bear Athletics, while sharing highlights of the past year and expectations for the future. The Black Bear Caravan is a free event open to all fans and offers an opportunity for University of Maine supporters to gather and meet the Black Bears in a local setting. Maine fans generously support athletic programs throughout the school year with both their donations to the Black Bear Club and their time. The Summer Caravan is designed as an informal way to be a part of the Maine experience and an opportunity to interact with key members of the Black Bear Program. "We're pleased to have the opportunity during this tour for our staff to have personal contact with our loyal supporters that are with us all season," said Blake James, interim Director of Athletics. "Our fans support our teams year round, and we are committed to building state-wide support for Maine's Team. We need our supporters to embrace this program and help `paint the state blue'." "This Caravan is a chance for us to visit with and personally thank those that have been there for many years, as well as the growing numbers of new Maine fans, who are passionate about Black Bear Athletics." Among those scheduled to appear at each of the stops along the Summer Caravan are James, men's hockey coach Tim Whitehead, head football coach Jack Cosgrove, men's basketball coach Ted Woodward, first-year women's basketball coach Ann McInerney along with Black Bear student-athletes and support staff, and Bananas the Bear, Maine's mascot. All Summer Caravan stops are free for all fans and a barbeque lunch with drinks and soda will be provided by each Hannaford location. Provided at each location will be a chance for fans to meet the coaches, get autographs as well as photos taken with members of the staff, and play interactive games with athletes. The 2005 Black Bear Caravan schedule follows:
For more information on the Black Bear Summer Caravan and the three stops on the inaugural tour, please call (207) 581-4849 or visit www.GoBlackBears.com.
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