Dream to visit Meadowcreek High School in Norcross for exclusive Open Practice on Wednesday

ATLANTA (June 13, 2016) – The Atlanta Dream will hold an open practice at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Ga., on Wednesday, June 15 as it “Takes the Show on the Road” for a special night with their fans.

The practice, which is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET, is open to the public for a $20 admission price that includes a lower level ticket to an Atlanta Dream home game of the purchaser’s choice, participation in a Q&A session with Atlanta Dream players and coaches, a team autograph session as well as a chance to win an official autographed Dream jersey and WNBA replica ball signed by the team.

“We can’t wait to hold this special event with our friends at Meadowcreek High School,” Atlanta Dream head coach Michael Cooper said. “It will be a fun night and a chance for us to connect with our fans on a more personal level.  We are excited for what will be a fun-filled evening with our biggest supporters.”

To purchase tickets please contact Clyde Jackson at (678) 510-7392 or clyde.jackson@atlantadream.net

“The Atlanta Dream and Meadowcreek High School partnership expands beyond the basketball court,” Atlanta Dream VP of Basketball Operations Natalie White said. “We are equally excited about the career advancement of the students and the opportunity for our players, coaches and front office staff to share the importance of team, winning attitude and discipline.  We look forward to bringing the Gwinnett County community together to ‘Run with the Dream’.”

Carla Cortijo, the first Puerto Rican-born player in WNBA history, will speak at the event engaging attendees with her path to achieve her dream of playing professional basketball at the highest level.

“Meadowcreek High School has a culturally diverse student-athlete population,” Meadowcreek Assistant Principal Lashawn Smith said.  “I believe exposure is important for our athletes to be inspired to take ownership of their future.  Our partnership with the Atlanta Dream is one with a culturally diverse organization that can expose our student-athletes to positive role models and professionals who can bring a sense of hope and urgency to become masters of their tomorrow.”

The Atlanta Dream is committed to providing a championship organization both on and off the court to inspire, educate and empower in an effort to affect change by building a positive legacy on the foundational pillars of Education, Inspiring Women, Diversity/Inclusion and Health & Wellness.

Atlanta Dream season tickets and single game tickets are available now by logging on for more information at Atlanta Dream Membership Central or clicking HERE or for single-game tickets fans can buy directly via Ticketmaster. 

The three-time Eastern Conference Champion Atlanta Dream is entering its ninth season in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

The Dream plays their home games at Philips Arena.  Atlanta has qualified for the playoffs six times, winning conference titles in 2013, 2011 and 2010.