Shaw Men's Basketball Gives a Gift that Will Keep on Giving
Raleigh, NC - (September 30, 2008) The spirit of community and assistance continues through the Men's Basketball program at Shaw University. Cleo Hill, Jr., Head Men's Basketball Coach presented 24 jerseys to the Recreational Department of the Wake Correctional Center on Tuesday, September 30th. Theodore T. Walker, Correctional Programs Supervisor and Andrea Moore, Programs Case Manager were on hand to receive the donation from Coach Hill on behalf of the Shaw Athletic program.
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Andrea Moore, Cleo Hill, Jr. and Theodore Walker |
Six teams at the facility will begin intramural play on Monday, October 6th through November 2nd. Tournament play will begin immediately following the regular season. The facility also offers outlets in flag football, volleyball, softball and horseshoes that the inmates take to heart in the spirit of competition between dorms. The younger inmates play against the seasoned veterans and they feature a 40+ and 40 under league.
Following tournament play, the winners will be recognized with certificates and a plaque at one of the annual banquets held in January or June. The plaque will feature the team photo and the dorm of the winners. The plaques are showcased in the dining hall for the visiting family members and friends to enjoy. It serves as a constant reminder that good competition is a real part of the lives of the inmates at the facility. Mr. Walker stated, "This type of competition teaches discipline, camaraderie and gives them something to look forward to that will help prepare them physically and mentally to re-enter society."
The facility is a minimum custody men's work camp for 414 inmates that will return to the ranks of society after undergoing intensive rehabilitation through the correctional system. The men are trained to handle job interviews, acquire GED's and learn disciplined trades that will give them a hand up once they have gone beyond the gates of incarceration.
Coach Hill stated, "We are pleased to be a small part of assistance towards making a difference." That's the Shaw University way.
