2008 America's Team Award presented to Central Washington University Women's Softball Team

Oct. 5, 2008 - PRLog -- Because of their exemplary commitment to sportsmanship, their outstanding teamwork, and their pursuit of academic achievement the Central Washington University women’s softball team has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 America’s Team Award.  
The award will be presented to Coach Gary Frederick and the team on Saturday, October 4 at halftime of the CWU football game versus Dixie State.

In addition to the award the America’s Team Charitable Foundation has presented $10,000.00 to the Central Washington University Department of Athletics.

The America’s Team Award is an annual team award based on integrity, sportsmanship, honesty, teamwork and achievement.  The award recognizes the team as outstanding athletes that exemplify the positive lessons learned while participating in team sports. The award acknowledges that the 2008 Wildcat softball team inspired many throughout the country with their sportsmanship.  
“The performance of Central Washington University’s women’s softball team epitomizes the principals under which the America’s Team Award was founded” said Bryan Reichel founder of the America’s Team Charitable Foundation.

About The America’s Team Charitable Foundation
The America’s Team Charitable Foundation was formed to reinforce traditional American values in our nation’s youth.  The Foundation recognizes outstanding athletic teams through the America’s Team Award, based on Integrity, Sportsmanship, Honesty, Teamwork and Achievement.
Past recipients of the award have been the Florida Gators Men’s Basketball Team, The Tennessee Vols Women’s Basketball team, The Maryland Terps Women’s Basketball Team, The Dallas Mavericks, the Minnesota Twins, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Hurricanes.

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