STRONG ISLAND SOUND

Professional Basketball Club, American Basketball Association
31 West Main Street Suite 312
Patchogue, NY 11772

Professional basketball is back on the island. The American Basketball Association welcomes its new expansion team for the 2005-2006 season to Long Island, New York. The Strong Island Sound will bring back the excitement of the original ABA from the 1960s and 1970s. The new version of the upstart league has the same red, white, and blue basketball to go along with its own unique rules such as the 3D Light and the 3-10 Overtime rule.

Minor league sports in the New-York Metropolitan area have brought excitement since local teams started to arrive in 1999. Teams such as the Staten Island Yankees, Brooklyn Cyclones, and Long Island Ducks have given the people of New York an affordable alternative to major league baseball. All three of these teams have been a huge success. They have solid attendance, great marketing value, and all have won at least one league championship. The Strong Island Sound would like to promote the same community-based, family-friendly atmosphere and affordable option to the fans of New York.

Darren Cioffi, Co-Owner and General Manager of the Strong Island Sound, is working with Suffolk County to have a brand new arena built in Yaphank for the team. For their inaugural season, the Sound have home games scheduled at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue and Suffolk Community College in Selden.

The Strong Island Sound are hoping that the fans on Long Island will join them at their home dates. Groups and organizations are welcome and all accomodations will be made to have them seated in the area of their choice.

There are many promotional and advertisement options available. The team is looking forward to working with the local communities on making this a great product for everyone. If you would like to become a Sound Partner or sponsor, please contact the team at (631) 207-2227.

The time is now to join the newest professional team in the area. The Strong Island Sound tip off in November. Single game and ticket packages can be purchased at the team's official web site, www.strongislandsound.com . Tickets can also be purchased the evening of the game at the venue. Tickets are $12.00 at the door. Special price of $9.00 with any high school or college ID. Free game program for all fans upon entering venue.

We are looking forward to enjoying a successful first season on and off the court.

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Joe Pietaro
Director of Media Relations
(631) 207-2227 extension 107
www.strongislandsound.com
jpietaro@strongislandsound.com

Press Release 12/05/05 5:54 AM Eastern

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