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Fye Named Sports Authority Hometown Hero

Fye Named Sports Authority Hometown Hero
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BOULDERGÇöDenverGÇÖs Mike Fye has been named the Sports Authority Hometown Hero this week in a partnership between the sporting goods company and the University of Colorado Athletics to recognize heroes of the local sports communities around Colorado. 

Fye is a program specialist for Sports Buddies Plus, a program that is a part of the Big Brother Big Sister of Colorado.  He facilitates countless activities that pairs mentors with kids and most activities revolve around sports.  He conducts training, background checks, interviews of mentors to ensure the best possible matches.  

He was nominated by Ron Adelson, who said GÇ£I donGÇÖt know how many matches there are in the program, but itGÇÖs an incredibly high number.  He dedicates countless hours during the week and weekend, his dedication never stops.  He epitomizes what it means to donate, volunteer and advocate.GÇ¥

Sports Authority and the University of Colorado athletic department are honored to recognize Fry as a Sports Authority Hometown Hero.  As the winner, he will receive a $100 gift card to Sports Authority, a t-shirt and a certification of merit. 

Due to NCAA rules and regulations regarding recruiting, any high school aged person (ninth grade and above, or seventh grade and above for boys basketball) and any coach of a high school aged student-athlete are not eligible for this program.

About Sports Authority
Sports Authority is staffed with experts in all areas of sports and fitness related topics, and strives to be the ultimate "authority," both on and off the field.  Whether in the game or cheering from the sidelines, Sports Authority is the leading destination for consumers to fulfill their own sports equipment needs, as well as find their favorite team's apparel. Sports Authority operates 465 stores in 45 states, and employs more than 15,000 associates nationwide. It also operates stores in Japan under a partnership with AEON Co., Ltd. The company's e-commerce website is located at www.sportsauthority.com.