Post by oipheroes on May 10, 2010 12:20:40 GMT -5
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May 10, 2010, Canton, OH - The Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) is proud to announce that Huntington, West Virginia has been awarded the second expansion market for the 2011 season. The Huntington team will play seven regular season home games at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena that has a capacity of 5,600 screaming fans.
“SMG is excited to bring back arena football to the City of Huntington and Big Sandy Superstore Arena. The UIFL is a great opportunity for us to offer fun, family entertainment at an affordable price to the entire Tri-State area” A.J. Boleski General Manager of the Big Sandy Arena stated on Monday.
UIFL Co-Founder Michael Taylor stated, "AJ and SMG has been great to work with, and we both share the same excitement to make the UIFL work in Huntington. The UIFL business model was created to help keep cost down for team owners, so they can be in business for long term success. We strive to be the most fan friendly professional sports league in the country."
The Huntington team is holding a name the team contest, people who submit the winning name will get a free ticket to the home opener, and one lucky winner will be selected and win season tickets. The UIFL and Clear Channel Radio have partnered on the name the team contest, visit www.theuifl.com to submit a name.
A local press conference will be held at a later date to formally announce the team, logo, ownership group, ticket pricing, and more! Sign up for the league newsletter at www.theuifl.com., PA, and Huntington, WV are the first two expansion teams announced for the 2011 season.
Johnstown, PA, and Huntington, WV are the first two expansion teams announced for the 2011 season.
The UIFL will begin play in early 2011 and will be announcing teams during the next few weeks. For more information about the UIFL visit www.theuifl.com or call (877) 500-UIFL. To learn more about the Big Sandy Superstore Arena visit www.bigsandyarena.com.
Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities including arenas, stadiums, theatres and performing arts centers, equestrian facilities and convention, congress and exhibition centers. With facilities across the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG provides construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, sales, marketing, event booking, and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through an in house catering company, Savor, currently servicing more than 100 accounts worldwide. For more information visit www.smgworld.com.
May 10, 2010, Canton, OH - The Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) is proud to announce that Huntington, West Virginia has been awarded the second expansion market for the 2011 season. The Huntington team will play seven regular season home games at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena that has a capacity of 5,600 screaming fans.
“SMG is excited to bring back arena football to the City of Huntington and Big Sandy Superstore Arena. The UIFL is a great opportunity for us to offer fun, family entertainment at an affordable price to the entire Tri-State area” A.J. Boleski General Manager of the Big Sandy Arena stated on Monday.
UIFL Co-Founder Michael Taylor stated, "AJ and SMG has been great to work with, and we both share the same excitement to make the UIFL work in Huntington. The UIFL business model was created to help keep cost down for team owners, so they can be in business for long term success. We strive to be the most fan friendly professional sports league in the country."
The Huntington team is holding a name the team contest, people who submit the winning name will get a free ticket to the home opener, and one lucky winner will be selected and win season tickets. The UIFL and Clear Channel Radio have partnered on the name the team contest, visit www.theuifl.com to submit a name.
A local press conference will be held at a later date to formally announce the team, logo, ownership group, ticket pricing, and more! Sign up for the league newsletter at www.theuifl.com., PA, and Huntington, WV are the first two expansion teams announced for the 2011 season.
Johnstown, PA, and Huntington, WV are the first two expansion teams announced for the 2011 season.
The UIFL will begin play in early 2011 and will be announcing teams during the next few weeks. For more information about the UIFL visit www.theuifl.com or call (877) 500-UIFL. To learn more about the Big Sandy Superstore Arena visit www.bigsandyarena.com.
Since 1977, SMG has provided management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities including arenas, stadiums, theatres and performing arts centers, equestrian facilities and convention, congress and exhibition centers. With facilities across the globe, SMG manages more than 11 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG provides construction and design consulting, pre-opening services, venue management, sales, marketing, event booking, and programming. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through an in house catering company, Savor, currently servicing more than 100 accounts worldwide. For more information visit www.smgworld.com.
