Aaron's AFL Dream Team to participate in ArenaBowl XX Las Vegas weekend
May 3, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - Two weeks remain in the Arena Football League's regular season and while the match-up for ArenaBowl XX is yet to be determined, there is one team that has been assured a trip to Las Vegas. The Aaron's AFL Dream Team will ascend upon Las Vegas during ArenaBowl XX Weekend with numerous appearances and performances.
The Aaron's AFL Dream Team will perform at the Thomas & Mack Center during ArenaBowl XX, at ArenaBowl XX FanFest and at ArenaBattle. The Dream Team will make various local appearances throughout the weekend including stops at an Aaron's Store and ArenaBowl XX Radio Row.
According to Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership President Ken Butler, "Aaron's strives to create unique sports marketing programs that are popular with fans and generate added visibility for our stores. Since we are known throughout our industry to employ only 'the best of the best' associates, we felt extending that quality to a promotion with the AFL was a natural. This first-ever Aaron's AFL Dream Team contest rewards the AFL dance teams' 'best of the best.' We are honored to have these women represent Aaron's during the ArenaBowl XX festivities."
Throughout the first 10 weeks of the regular season, AFL fans had the opportunity to vote for their favorite team dancers. The top vote getter for each team represents their franchise on the Aaron's AFL Dream Team. More than 75,000 votes were registered on arenafootball.com earning the following dancers spots on the 2006 Aaron's AFL Dream Team:
Dancer Team
Ericka Arizona Sidewinders (Rattlers)
Christina Austin Lady Wranglers (Wranglers)
Jenny Chicago Adrenaline Rush (Rush)
Carly Colorado Crush Girls
Asheena Columbus Destroyers' Bombshells
Stefani Dallas Desperados Dancers
Celentria Georgia Force Cheerleaders
Amanda Grand Rapids Rage (Rampage)
Candice Kansas City Cheerleaders
Sondra Las Vegas Goddesses (Gladiators)
Tiffany Los Angeles A-Team (Avengers)
Sissy Nashville Kittens (Kats)
Jennifer New York Firedancers (Dragons)
Chantal Orlando Prowlers (Predators)
Nina Philadelphia Soulmates (Soul)
Alisha San Jose SaberKittens (SaberCats)
Kim Tampa Bay Storm Dancers
Randi Utah Blaze Dance Team
"We're thrilled that the success of the Aaron's Dream Team promotion not only generated traffic for arenafootball.com but also for shopaarons.com," said GLENN HORINE, President, AFL Properties. "The positive response we had from this promotion is part of the initial vision that we first presented Aaron's. We're looking forward to the coming years of our relationship and continuing to grow both brands."
This past weekend seven dancers participated in the Aaron's Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Dancers Alisha, Asheena, Candice, Chantal, Ericka, Jenny and Randi interacted with racing fans promoting their trip to ArenaBowl XX Las Vegas during the Aaron's 312 Busch Series and the Aaron's 499 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races.
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