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The Sarah Patterson Show, in its sixth season, makes its 2005 debut this week.

The show, which features highlights and interviews of the Alabama Gymnastics team, is hosted by veteran broadcaster Tom Roberts and Alabama head coach Sarah Patterson. This week the show can be seen in the Tuscaloosa area on WVUA (channel 3 on the Comcast cable system) Wednesday (Jan. 12) at 6:30 p.m. The show will air twice on Thursday on CSS (Comcast 29) at 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Those outside the Tuscaloosa area should check their local listings for air dates and channels. This week's show will feature highlights from the season opening Super Six Challenge, including SEC Gymnast of the Week Ashley Miles.

Miles and her Crimson Tide teammates return to action Friday, Jan. 14 in Coleman Coliseum against No. 9 ranked Iowa State. It will mark the Tide's home opener and children eighth grade and younger will get in free of charge. They will be admitted through any gate and seated in general admission areas. Parents and adults accompanying the children can buy tickets for the general admission area.

For more information on the free admission promotion, or to order season and individual meet tickets, contact the Alabama Ticket Office at 205.348.BAMA or go online at www.rolltide.com.