June 22, 2010

LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky football head coach Joker Phillips is taking the GAM3DAY READY message across the Commonwealth, starting in Hyden on June 24 at the Old City Park. Admission is free and registration will open at 4:30 p.m. with the football activities starting at 5:30 p.m.

The football activities, which will last for around 90 minutes, are open to youth entering their eighth-grade year or below. Youth will get to participate in various football skills and related drills (punt, pass, kick, 40-yard dash, vertical jump, etc.).

Each youth that participates in the event will receive a free GAM3DAY READY gear pack that includes a shirt, water bottle and other UK items (while supplies last). There will also be a post-event snack for the youth and coach Phillips will address the crowd.

The football activities are intended for children seven years of age or above. However, the event will have a family friendly atmosphere with music, giant inflatable games and other activities for children age six and under.

Phillips will also be available to the media around 4:45 p.m. for a brief amount of time at the event. Media outlets are also welcome to come cover the entire event.

The GAM3DAY Ready Tour will make four stops, starting with Hyden and continuing in Central City (Broad Street Downtown Lot) on June 27, Danville (Millennium Park) on June 28 and Louisville (Shawnee Park Great Lawn near Broadway) on June 29. Admission to all four tour stops is free.

For more details about the tour, fans may call 859-257-8022.