Post by Free Agent Fan on Dec 22, 2006 16:46:56 GMT -5
Freeze, AIFA Go Hi-tech in 2007 By Richard W. Kozak, Jr.
Written by Erie Freeze
Friday, 22 December 2006
(December 22, 2006 - Erie, Pennsylvania) When it comes to football mentality, the Erie Freeze of the American Indoor Football Association is as decidedly “old school” as it comes in indoor football. The team’s hard-nosed, smash mouth style of play has reaped much success throughout the Freeze’s history.
Starting during the quickly approaching 2007 season, the Freeze and the AIFA will be at the forefront of football viewing technology. Two new ventures for the AIFA have been announced that should foster greater viewing and fan-friendly options for followers of the Freeze.
According to AIFA league offices, the AIFA signed a three-year contract with Sportscast Network (SCN) of Salt Lake City to video stream AIFA games via the Internet. The agreement heralds a new era for the AIFA. Starting in February, all league games will be available for viewing, live or “on demand,” worldwide on the Internet.
AIFA owner John Morris beamed, “This is just the beginning of what we hope will be great media endeavors that will benefit our fans around the world. This will be unlike anything else currently available to fans of indoor football!”
Michael Begley, SCN’s CEO added, “Our technology will enable the AIFA to deliver live feeds to any device, ranging from television to PCs, to hand held devices such as PDAs, and cellular phones via Internet Protocol.”
The AIFA also announced a formation of the League’s own television network. Under the agreement, fans will be able to see games that are produced by local and regional television production companies that are under contract to specific AIFA member teams. That team will then air selected games in their own market on local television, On Demand Television and pay per view.
In addition, the AIFA will be contracting with regional and national cable and satellite operators to air selected games in the near future.
Some of the games slated for national broadcast are the 2007 AIFA All Star and Championship Games from Florence, South Carolina. Currently, a distribution deal is nearly finished that would furnish th game to over 35 million potential viewers.
Erie Freeze owner Dave Hodas is understandably excited about the venture, “The Erie Freeze is one of the best values anywhere for your entertainment dollar. It is known throughout the AIFA that our fans are the best in terms of support and attendance.”
Hodas continued, “What these agreements do is give total access to our season ticket holders and core fans, but perhaps more importantly it will help to spread the word of the Freeze and the AIFA to the uninitiated.”
Hodas is quick to remind fans that while it’ll be easier to watch Freeze games in a varying array of sources, but there is no substitute for a seat in “the Igloo.”
“There are few “nights out” that are more affordable than a Freeze game. A family of four can purchase game tickets for $20 and the entire family can park, get some hot dogs, drinks, and popcorn all for under $50. Parents can barely take a family to the movies for that price, let alone a professional football game,” said Hodas.
The Freeze are actively promoting season ticket sales for the 2007 season as great gifts for the Holidays. Hodas boasted, “You can get a whole season ticket for $35 and be right in the action!”
Call the Freeze office at (814) 454-0200 for more information or log on to the Freeze website at www.eriefreeze.com.
The Freeze kick off the 2007 on Friday, February 9, 2007 in Canton against the defending champion Legends. The first home game will be Saturday, February 17 against the Danville Demolition.
Written by Erie Freeze
Friday, 22 December 2006
(December 22, 2006 - Erie, Pennsylvania) When it comes to football mentality, the Erie Freeze of the American Indoor Football Association is as decidedly “old school” as it comes in indoor football. The team’s hard-nosed, smash mouth style of play has reaped much success throughout the Freeze’s history.
Starting during the quickly approaching 2007 season, the Freeze and the AIFA will be at the forefront of football viewing technology. Two new ventures for the AIFA have been announced that should foster greater viewing and fan-friendly options for followers of the Freeze.
According to AIFA league offices, the AIFA signed a three-year contract with Sportscast Network (SCN) of Salt Lake City to video stream AIFA games via the Internet. The agreement heralds a new era for the AIFA. Starting in February, all league games will be available for viewing, live or “on demand,” worldwide on the Internet.
AIFA owner John Morris beamed, “This is just the beginning of what we hope will be great media endeavors that will benefit our fans around the world. This will be unlike anything else currently available to fans of indoor football!”
Michael Begley, SCN’s CEO added, “Our technology will enable the AIFA to deliver live feeds to any device, ranging from television to PCs, to hand held devices such as PDAs, and cellular phones via Internet Protocol.”
The AIFA also announced a formation of the League’s own television network. Under the agreement, fans will be able to see games that are produced by local and regional television production companies that are under contract to specific AIFA member teams. That team will then air selected games in their own market on local television, On Demand Television and pay per view.
In addition, the AIFA will be contracting with regional and national cable and satellite operators to air selected games in the near future.
Some of the games slated for national broadcast are the 2007 AIFA All Star and Championship Games from Florence, South Carolina. Currently, a distribution deal is nearly finished that would furnish th game to over 35 million potential viewers.
Erie Freeze owner Dave Hodas is understandably excited about the venture, “The Erie Freeze is one of the best values anywhere for your entertainment dollar. It is known throughout the AIFA that our fans are the best in terms of support and attendance.”
Hodas continued, “What these agreements do is give total access to our season ticket holders and core fans, but perhaps more importantly it will help to spread the word of the Freeze and the AIFA to the uninitiated.”
Hodas is quick to remind fans that while it’ll be easier to watch Freeze games in a varying array of sources, but there is no substitute for a seat in “the Igloo.”
“There are few “nights out” that are more affordable than a Freeze game. A family of four can purchase game tickets for $20 and the entire family can park, get some hot dogs, drinks, and popcorn all for under $50. Parents can barely take a family to the movies for that price, let alone a professional football game,” said Hodas.
The Freeze are actively promoting season ticket sales for the 2007 season as great gifts for the Holidays. Hodas boasted, “You can get a whole season ticket for $35 and be right in the action!”
Call the Freeze office at (814) 454-0200 for more information or log on to the Freeze website at www.eriefreeze.com.
The Freeze kick off the 2007 on Friday, February 9, 2007 in Canton against the defending champion Legends. The first home game will be Saturday, February 17 against the Danville Demolition.