Revive the Detroit Shock Women's Basketball Team
Revive the Detroit Shock Women's Basketball Team
The Issue
You want to see the Detroit Shock make a comeback too? Great, let's get started.
Celebrate the Legacy: First, let’s honor the legendary Detroit Shock—a powerhouse team that brought home 3 WNBA championships in 2003, 2006, and 2008. Second, let's give a beautiful virtual bouquet for the amazing athletes who dedicated their time and talent to the game every year. The Shock embodied excellence and grit, capturing the heart of Detroit’s vibrant sports culture. Though the team relocated to Tulsa in 2009, and later became the Dallas Wings in 2016, Detroit remains a city of champions, where sports unite communities and inspire the next generation of athletes.
Why Bring the WNBA Back to Detroit?
A WNBA team in Detroit signals strong support for women in sports and sends a clear message: women dominate on the court. It tells young athletes, "If you can see it, you can be it." Reviving the spirit of the Detroit Shock would be a powerful and meaningful move to elevate the city as a leader in progressing women’s sports.
The Goal: This petition is a call to action to get Detroit on the radar for WNBA expansion. It’s time to show the WNBA that Detroit is ready to be part of the conversation. Beyond fandom, there are logistics outside of the average person's scope. We need to ensure that our future team has the support, equitable resources, and quality infrastructure they deserve. This will take time, but preparation is everything.
The Ask: To the decision-makers, stakeholders, influencers, and fans in Detroit—this is your opportunity. How can you and your organization/brand/passion contribute to making this dream a reality?
On a macro level: Consider future contributions for housing, top-notch facilities, corporate partnerships, advocating for policies to support funding, media partnerships, etc.
On a micro level: Share this petition, engage in conversations about the importance of women in sports, attend local games and support women’s sports events, and encourage businesses and community leaders to back this movement.
This petition is the spark (of many) that will ignite conversations and drive collaboration. How can we build a thriving home for Detroit’s WNBA team?
WNBA, it’s time to consider Detroit. Let’s bring the Shock back home.
Thank you for reading 🥹 Please sign, and share!
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The Issue
You want to see the Detroit Shock make a comeback too? Great, let's get started.
Celebrate the Legacy: First, let’s honor the legendary Detroit Shock—a powerhouse team that brought home 3 WNBA championships in 2003, 2006, and 2008. Second, let's give a beautiful virtual bouquet for the amazing athletes who dedicated their time and talent to the game every year. The Shock embodied excellence and grit, capturing the heart of Detroit’s vibrant sports culture. Though the team relocated to Tulsa in 2009, and later became the Dallas Wings in 2016, Detroit remains a city of champions, where sports unite communities and inspire the next generation of athletes.
Why Bring the WNBA Back to Detroit?
A WNBA team in Detroit signals strong support for women in sports and sends a clear message: women dominate on the court. It tells young athletes, "If you can see it, you can be it." Reviving the spirit of the Detroit Shock would be a powerful and meaningful move to elevate the city as a leader in progressing women’s sports.
The Goal: This petition is a call to action to get Detroit on the radar for WNBA expansion. It’s time to show the WNBA that Detroit is ready to be part of the conversation. Beyond fandom, there are logistics outside of the average person's scope. We need to ensure that our future team has the support, equitable resources, and quality infrastructure they deserve. This will take time, but preparation is everything.
The Ask: To the decision-makers, stakeholders, influencers, and fans in Detroit—this is your opportunity. How can you and your organization/brand/passion contribute to making this dream a reality?
On a macro level: Consider future contributions for housing, top-notch facilities, corporate partnerships, advocating for policies to support funding, media partnerships, etc.
On a micro level: Share this petition, engage in conversations about the importance of women in sports, attend local games and support women’s sports events, and encourage businesses and community leaders to back this movement.
This petition is the spark (of many) that will ignite conversations and drive collaboration. How can we build a thriving home for Detroit’s WNBA team?
WNBA, it’s time to consider Detroit. Let’s bring the Shock back home.
Thank you for reading 🥹 Please sign, and share!
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Petition created on September 25, 2024