NBA Star Doug Christie Is Announced as One of the Honored Athletes to be Inducted Into the 2009 West Coast Conference Hall of Honor
Pepperdine University Alumni, Doug Christie, To Be Honored During The West Coast Conference Basketball Championships
NBA star Doug Christie was officially announced as one of the six all time greatest athletes, along with two top coaches, from the West Coast Conference (WCC) to be inducted into the 2009 Hall of Honor. Other inductees include Hank Gathers, Clive Charles, Tom Meschery, Bernie Bickerstaff, Joe Ellis, and Carroll Williams. Christie and the honored guests will formerly be inducted at the 2009 WCC Hall of Honor Brunch on Saturday, March 7th at the Orleans Arena and honored the next day during halftime of the first men’s basketball semifinal game on March 8th.
Christie is being honored for his outstanding athletic achievements across the WCC’s eight respective institutions. In 1991-1992 the 6′6″ shooting guard was the WCC’S MVP; Christie was also named an All-American member of the All-WCC First Team, as he led Pepperdine in scoring, assists, and steals. His 1,392 career points made him the university’s 15th leading scorer while 395 assists placed him third in Pepperdine history.
“Swingman” Christie attracted dozens of NBA basketball scouts who came to see him play. He was selected 17th overall in the 1992 NBA Draft by the Seattle Super Sonics. Christie went on to play with NBA teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Clippers. During his season’s with the Sacramento Kings (2000-2005) Christie became known to be one of the league’s best defenders and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team, in 2000-01 again in 2001-02 as well as being named to the NBA first team in 2002-03.
“It is an honor to be amongst such great company and to be honored by the WCC and represent Pepperdine University,” said Doug Christie.
Doug Christie:
Doug a 14-year NBA star married to wife Jackie, has three children and is the cofounder of Jackie Christie, Inc. the parent company to the couple’s businesses.
The West Coast Conference:
The West Coast Conference was formed in 1952 to provide a convenient venue for five San Francisco Bay Area schools to compete in basketball. Since that modest beginning, the Conference has evolved and grown to become a nationally recognized and competitive force in intercollegiate athletics, with 13 league-sponsored sports: baseball; both men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis; and women’s volleyball and crew. The eight WCC members span the western coast of the United States. The Conference is characterized by the stability of its membership–only two conferences have been together longer.
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Registration Now Open for the Inaugural December 6, 2009 Santa Barbara International Marathon
Scenic Event Boasts Boston Qualifying Status and Mediterranean-Like Climates
The organizers behind the inaugural Santa Barbara International Marathon are pleased to announce registration is now open to the public and available at www.sbimarathon.com.
“This marathon offers a breathtaking, scenic course and the opportunity for runners from all over the world to qualify for the Boston Marathon’s 2010 and 2011 race seasons,” says Santa Barbara International Marathon, LLC., chief organizer Rusty Snow. “We couldn’t be more excited to launch this great event.”
Starting December 4-6, 2009 the Santa Barbara International Marathon has three incredible days planned, including: the Marathon, Children’s Festival, Corporate and People’s Relays, Lecture Series (featuring two time Olympic Marathoner Ed Eyestone) and a Health and Fitness Expo.
Located in Southern California and nicknamed “The American Riviera,” Santa Barbara has long been the home of world-class sporting events, including the AVP Pro Tour and the Tour of California. Voted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of 2009’s “Distinctive Destinations,” Santa Barbara boasts over 300 days of sunshine, Mediterranean-like climates and is considered a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
This inaugural event expects to draw 5,000 runners who will receive outstanding support from 1,000 volunteers and 15,000 spectators on a course peppered with exquisite scenery, Californian vistas, gorgeous mountains and a breathtaking coastline. Organizers of this event are confident it will become one of the top 10 marathons in the world within the next five years.
For more information or to register visit www.sbimarathon.com. For interview requests or sponsorship information contact Mitch Delaplane at mitch@pitchpointpr.com.
Source: Santa Barbara International Marathon
Rabobank Pro Cycling Team to Compete in 2009 Amgen Tour of California
California Team Includes Cycling Stars Oscar Freire, Robert Gesink
he Rabobank Pro Cycling Team will compete in the 2009 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race, the third year of the team’s participation. Rabobank’s California team will include cycling stars Oscar Freire, 3-time World Champion and winner of the green jersey (points classification) in the 2008 Tour de France, and Robert Gesink, Best Young Rider (2007 and 2008) and stage 3 winner (2008) of the Amgen Tour of California.
The fourth annual professional cycling road race takes place from February 14th – 22nd, traveling through 16 host cities down the coast and through the Central Valley, along a demanding 9-day, 750-mile course. Under a 3-year sponsorship agreement, Rabobank is the Official Bank and a Founding Partner of the Amgen Tour of California through the 2011 event.
To celebrate the race, Rabobank is offering two new “Spring Classic” and “Grand Tour” CD products in its bank branches and at the Rabobank tent in the race’s Lifestyle Festival. The race passes through many towns where Rabobank currently has a presence or intends to grow.
The full Rabobank team for this year’s Tour will include Mauricio Ardila, Stef Clement, Oscar Freire, Robert Gesink, Pedro Horrillo, Bauke Mollema, Grischa Niermann, and Pieter Weening, under the leadership of Sports Director Erik Breukink, former Dutch cycling champion and winner of 4 stages and best young rider in the Tour de France. Cycling legend Hennie Kuiper — World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, winner of Paris-Roubaix and 3-time Tour de France stage winner — will provide cycling insights and race commentary at private Rabobank events.
Rabobank, a AAA rated global financial services leader and one of the largest, safest banks in the world, has sponsored a cycling team for 12 years. The Rabobank Cycling Team consists of a professional team — the 3rd ranked UCI ProTour team in the world, a continental (development) team, and a cyclo-cross racing team.
Watch for the Rabobank Pro Team as they race in the 2009 Amgen Tour of California:
Saturday February 14: Sacramento (prologue)
Sunday February 15: Davis to Santa Rosa
Monday February 16: Sausalito to Santa Cruz
Tuesday February 17: San Jose to Modesto
Wednesday February 18: Merced to Clovis
Thursday February 19: Visalia to Paso Robles
Friday February 20: Solvang (time trial)
Saturday February 21: Santa Clarita to Pasadena
Sunday February 22: Rancho Bernardo to Escondido
Source: Rabobank