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TULSA, Okla., October 19, 2006 - The Tulsa 66ers will host a birthday bash to celebrate their one-year anniversary in Tulsa at the Expo Square Pavilion, on the Tulsa State Fairgrounds, on Saturday, October 28 from 1-4 p.m. The event is FREE and open to the public.

The 66ers Birthday Bash gives basketball fans the opportunity to view the arena from every seat location as well as pick their seat for the upcoming season. The bash features a free youth basketball and dance clinic, a Halloween costume contest, candy giveaways, and prizes. Grand prizes include a chance to win a trip to the 2007 NBA All-Star game in Las Vegas, cash from Bank of Oklahoma, and a new car, courtesy of Primeaux Kia.

Youth are invited to join the Lady 6ers dance team for a free dance clinic beginning at 1 p.m. and a basketball clinic, with special instruction by Tulsa 66ers assistant coach Roy Rogers and NBA standout, Lee Mayberry, set to begin at 3 p.m. Interested participants for the dance or basketball clinics should RSVP by Oct. 27 at (918) 585-8444.

Parents are encouraged to bring their children and get their picture taken with Routie the Roadrunner and participate in cool activities including a coloring contest and meet some of the NBA's future stars. Plus, everyone in attendance will receive free pizza, cupcakes, and ice cream, while supplies last. All children and adults are encouraged to show up in their Halloween costumes for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

The Tulsa 66ers tip off their sophomore season with back-to-back home games against the Arkansas RimRockers Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24-25. Both games begin at 7 p.m. Nineteen of the 66ers' 24 home games will be held on Friday or Saturday nights, allowing Tulsa families the opportunity to see professional basketball when it best fits their schedules. For ticket information, log on to tulsa66ers.com or call the ticket office at (918) 585-8444.