Bakersfield Blitz to Host Inaugural "Red/Blue Scrimmage" and Season Ticket Holder Party

March 20, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Bakersfield Blitz News Release


BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Bakersfield Blitz will host their Inaugural "Red/Blue Scrimmage" and Season Ticket Holder Party on Sunday March 25th from 3-5 p.m. at Rabobank Arena (1001 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301). There will be prizes and giveaways all afternoon. The event is free and open to the public. Members of the media are welcome and season ticket holders are encouraged to "bring a friend."

Guests will be able to pick up their previously ordered 2007 season tickets, watch the Blitz practice and meet some of their favorite coaches, players and Blitz Girlz dancers. Fans that have not yet purchased tickets will be able to meet with Account Executives to get the best seats in the house.

This season, the Bakersfield Blitz have launched a commission-based season ticket referral program that is designed to let the fans make money. Each season ticket holder that refers a full or partial season ticket buyer will receive a 3% "commission" of the sale. The Blitz are encouraging season ticket holders to bring friends and family, and make money while the team does all the work!

The Bakersfield Blitz are coming off their best season in franchise history in 2006! Finishing with a record of 9-7, the Blitz lead the league in total defense by allowing only 87 touchdowns and just over 220 yards per game. The defense also finished 2nd in the league with 26 interceptions (Alex Wallace, 11). To top it all off, the Blitz won the first playoff game in team history by defeating the Central Valley Coyotes, 45-37, and came within seconds of beating the eventual ArenaCup Champions, the Spokane Shock.

The Blitz will make their season debut on Thursday, March 28 at the Laredo (TX) Lobos and will have their season opener on Saturday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. against the Stockton Lightning at the Rabobank Arena. Season tickets are available now by calling (661) 377-2548.



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