(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston athletic department announced today they will hold two family fun events during the women's and men's basketball games on Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13 against Minnesota Duluth and Bemidji State. On February 12, "Pink Zone" Hawaiian Night will be the theme against the Bulldogs. Champions Forever will amaze the crowd on February 13 when they perform their Spin-tacular Basketball Show.
 
"Pink Zone Hawaiian Night"- Golden Eagle Fans are invited to wear their favorite pink Hawaiian apparel and fill Lysaker Gymnasium. Participants will be eligible for great prizes throughout the evening's basketball games. WBCA "Pink Zone" is an initiative to raise breast cancer awareness in women's basketball, on campuses and in communities. Game times are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. for the women and 8:00 p.m. for them men against Minnesota Duluth. For more information on WBCA "Pink Zone" visit the WBCA website at http://www.wbca.org/pinkzone.asp.
 
Champions Forever- UMC-FCA and FCA Plus are excited to sponsor the Crevier family and the Spin-tacular Basketball Show on Saturday, February 13 at Lysaker Gymnasium. The performances will take place at halftime of the women's and men's basketball games against Bemidji State University. Game times are set for 4:00 pm and 6:00 p.m.
 
Are you ready to be inspired? Bruce Crevier is a "Four Time Guinness World Record Holder" for basketball spinning and has traveled all over the world performing and sharing a message of hope to this generation!  You will be motivated and inspired!!  Bruce and Diane and their family of 12 children use Basketballs, Unicycles, Music and Fun!!  Bruce's programs are fit to audiences in any age range in any setting!  They invite you to be a part of this Spin-tacular event! (Excerpt from the Champions-Forever website)  For more information on the Crevier family and the Spin-tacular Basketball Show, visit the Champions-Forever website at http://www.champions-forever.com/.
 
"Bruce and his family are truly amazing performers. They have incredible basketball skills and unbelievable talent," says Natasha Kuhle, Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator (SWA). "This will be one of the most entertaining and inspirational nights of the year at the UMC Sports Center. Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled night of basketball excitement and fun." 
 
For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.
 
The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).