2012 Tribeca/ Espn Sports Day April 27, 2012

The 2012 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by founding sponsor American Express, will close out its 11th edition with a community celebration at the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., on N. Moore Street between Greenwich Street and West Street, Manhattan.

The Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day gives sports fans the opportunity to engage in a variety of free, sports-related activities that will include games, demonstrations and prize giveaways. In addition, some of New York’s most popular athletes, mascots and sports personalities will make guest appearances throughout the day.

Date: Saturday, April 28
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: N. Moore Street (between Greenwich Street and West Street)
Cost: Free and open to the public

Highlights include:
• Fans will enjoy activities with their favorite teams, including the New York Knicks and WNBA New York Liberty. The New York Knicks will have a Sport Court on the street with a live DJ. Legendary New York Knicks star, John Starks, and former NY Liberty star, Kym Hampton, will be on hand for the day’s festivities.
• ESPN New York will be on hand giving fans the chance to take home great memorabilia and get their picture taken behind the SportsCenter Desk.
• espnW will offer great giveaways and an opportunity to learn about the power of Title IX.
• “Wheels of Freestyle” BMX Stunt Show will return with exciting aerial BMX stunts and tricks.
• The New York Jets will participate with an element from their family-friendly Jets Fest.
• Olympians and athletes from the Fencers Club will demonstrate the fast-paced sport of fencing and kids will be invited to participate in fencing activities.
• The Downtown Giants Youth Football organization will offer football instruction and fun activities.
• Cricket will make its debut at Sports Day with cricket demonstrations presented by www.newyorkcricket.com.
• Meet and interact with the female athletes from the New Jersey Titans football organization as they bring football drills and activities to the event.
• BumbleBee Tennis will engage kids and the public with exciting drill-rally activities and fun games.
• New York Women’s Baseball will run pitching and throwing clinics.
• The National Hockey League Foundation will offer great giveaways throughout the day.
• The exciting Harlem Wizards players will be on the street, performing tricks and wowing fans with their basketball skills.
• American Youth Table Tennis Organization will offer challenging table tennis games and activities.
• The National Lacrosse League will bring a fun, inflatable lacrosse activity.
• The always popular Mr. Met will be on site to sign autographs and take pictures with fans.
• Swing by to see the Staten Island Yankees and their mascot Scooter the Holy Cow.
• Uncle Funkys Boards will be on-hand to provide beginner skateboard lessons and skate demonstrations.
• The American Bocce Club and The United States Bocce Federation will bring the sport of Bocce to festivalgoers of all ages.

Details about Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day will continue to be updated throughout the weeks leading up to the Festival. For the most up-to-date information, visit www.tribecafilm.com/espn.