Sportacular Event is honored to announce that University Prospects is now the Recognized and Endorsed Official Recruitment & Scholarship Program of Sportacular Event.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Monday February 3, 2003 - DURHAM REGION]


Sportacular Events President Mr. Gary Parkinson announced today that after a lengthy study and investigation, that they have selected University Prospects as their company of choice in the area of Student Athlete Recruitment and Scholarship Services.

The choice was made to fulfill the numerous requests placed upon Sportacular Events, by student athletes and parents in search of credible recruitment information regarding University and College scholarships programs available.

"What better way to help my customers then by doing the research and investigation needed to source out the best and most credible in the industry. University Prospects President, Mr. Brian Smith is clearly a valued leader and comes with the highest credentials." stated Parkinson.

Brian Smith commented, "We look forward to the development of SAT Seminars, Atudent athletes prospect camps, elite skill development clinics, tournaments and public speaking engagements through Sportacular Event. This will provide our customers the most professional guidance and complete package made available to today's student athlete's looking for opportunities in athletic scholarships.

"Brian's personalized service are second to none in the industry through what we have witnessed in our search. His incredible credentials as both an athlete who went on scholarship as well his past NCAA Coaching background. Brian is clearly there for the student athlete and that alone speaks volumes and provides further testament of his proven abilities" Parkinson added

A major focal point in this decision was Brian's passionate desire to assist student athletes looking to achieve their scholastic and athletic dreams. The numerous coaches we spoke to in regards to the level of assistance provided by University Prospects was hands down the best program available. We at Sportacular Event have a motto, "That nobody cares what we know until they know that we care", a similar virtue perfected by University Prospects.

Both companies care deeply about the student athletes and parents involved. Today's athletes are faced with a lot of adversity be it, financial, double cohort, and personal pressure to achieve. Quite frankly a lot of great athletes walk away from their dreams because no one is willing to take them through the entire process and that's where the alliance between University Prospects and Sportacular Event will present itself in the market place.

Brian Smith is very pleased and excited about this decision, "The Sportacular Event team are very professional and personal customer service oriented especially to student athletes their parents and especially details. Having this level of service made available is exactly what we require in our offerings to students and their parents when attending any University Prospects functions around the world.

Being in the event and planning industry with a main line of the sports industry in particular makes this an obvious choice for both companies." We think alike on how and what we offer our customers whom can now expect the very best when they attend any function we develop together" said Parkinson.

Both agreed, sometimes you have great athletic skills and not so great academics and vice versa. But with hard work, determination and an adjustment to the priorities and a support mechanism in place, remarkable achievements can be made. Both parties agreed that these student athletes and their parents require some type of guidance, support and direction towards the future of athletic scholarships and the process and decisions that need to be made.

Sometimes parents choose to use their friends, relatives or past athletes they trust to help guide them through the process. This is okay however in today's NCAA Rules and Regulations Sections I have witnessed numerous athletes in various sports remove their eligibility due to the a Non Compliance that the friend, relative or past athletes were not aware of due to the daily changes that the NCAA office impose. One small mistake could cause you to loose your eligibility, and that's just not worth it.

Athletic Directors across the world usually know who the top 50 athletes are in a given sport, but most never know about all those great athletes who are considered a diamond in the rough. Directors and coaches do not have the time or financial resources to travel all over the continent looking for that special athlete. Some athletes due to geographical locations are never noticed unless of course they become part of a program.

"Coaches and administrators are very similar to a human resources department to put things into perspective. They pour over hundreds of student athletes sports resumes and like in any business setting they get weeded out and find there way to a shredder. I can safely say that in the last 2 years the amount of daily Email University Prospects receive from coaches and administrators worldwide looking for student athletes has just been phenomenal"

Watch for great things to appear over the next few months from these companies. A new way of offering special services to student athletes across the world is just on the horizon.

For more information on these companies.

University Prospects
We walk the student athlete through the entire recruitment process helping them step by step from beginning to the end. University Prospect does not give up on the student athlete. UP gives the students and their parents the knowledge needed to help them decide and achieve their athletic and academic goals.
Call 705-446-1358 for more details or visit www.universityprospects.com


Sportacular Events
Is a comprehensive sports event management company, specializing in offering personalized and detailed service for all your sport event planning needs.
"Feel the Thrill of a Sportacular Event"
Call 905-668-1634 for more details or visit www.sportacularevent.com