PR NEWSWIRE: American Dairy Queen Corporation Presents the USA Power Soccer Association (USPSA) Midwest Regional Division 2 Power Soccer Tournament

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Twelve power soccer teams from across the midwest will compete in a two-day national USPSA qualifying tournament presented by American Dairy Queen Corporation. The tournament play at Monticello High School in Monticello, Minn., will decide which two teams advance to the USPSA National Division 2 Power Soccer Tournament in Carmel, Ind., June 12-14.

Competition is expected to be fierce and competitive. The reigning D2 National Champions Turnstone Fantastic Flyers are back to defend their National D2 Title they won last year in Atlanta. Both Courage Center teams, the Blizzards and the Thunder, are excited about hosting the tournament as well as playing in this very exciting event.

The Dairy Queen(R) system believes in giving back to the communities in which they live, work and do business. American Dairy Queen Corporation follows this belief too, with their Corporate Contributions Program, focusing specifically on helping kids and families who are most in need.

ELIGIBILITY: Any Division II team registered and in good standing with the USPSA. Teams must be designated by the USPSA Executive Committee to the Midwest Region. The registration fee is $100 per athlete and coach.

    WHEN:   March 21 and 22, 2009
           All competition begins with Pool Play on Saturday, March 21, with
           the quarterfinals, semi-finals and finals played on Sunday, March
           22.  All games are at Monticello High School.

   WHERE:  Monticello High School, 5225 School Blvd., Monticello, Minn.

About Courage Center:

Courage Center is a nonprofit rehabilitation and resource center that advances the lives of children and adults experiencing barriers to health and independence. At Courage Center, we specialize in treating brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, autism, and disabilities experienced since birth. Founded in 1928, Minneapolis-based Courage Center offers advanced technologies and innovation provided in part through the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors. For more information visit www.CourageCenter.org.

About IDQ:

International Dairy Queen (IDQ), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., develops licenses and services a system of more than 5,600 Dairy Queen(R) stores in the United States, Canada and foreign countries, offering dairy desserts, hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. IDQ is part of the Berkshire Hathaway family, a company owned by Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Following the successful roll out of DQ Grill & Chill(R), Dairy Queen's quick-service food concept that features an all-new expanded menu and newly designed restaurant interiors, Dairy Queen began testing the DQ(R) Orange Julius(R) concept in August 2005. DQ Orange Julius blends a sleek, new look with the feel of a traditional ice cream treat shop and offers an expanded treat menu that includes traditional DQ favorites, the Orange Julius line of smoothies and fruit drinks, and new signature desserts and sundaes.

    CONTACT: Ta'avasa "Junior" Mamea, Courage Center Sports & Recreation Dept.
            763-520-0558 or jr.mamea@couragecenter.org
            Sue Warner, Courage Center Communications
            763-520-0263 or sue.warner@couragecenter.org

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