Detroit Ignition Newsletter

April 3, 2008 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Detroit Ignition News Release


Welcome to the Official Newsletter of the Detroit Ignition brought to you by The Bittinger Team at RE/MAX, a presenting sponsor for the Detroit Ignition. Throughout the year you can turn to the newsletter to find the most up to date information about the Ignition. Please contact the team by emailing info@detroitignition.com


LAST REGULAR-SEASON HOME GAME ON FRIDAY - SALUTE TO OUR HEROES!!
The Detroit Ignition (20-8) will host the first-place Milwaukee Wave (21-7) for the club's last regular-season home game on Friday, April 4. We are dedicating our the game to our heroes of the Armed and Community services! Fans can arrive at 6:00 to interact with trucks, troop carriers, lights, sirens, the Army climbing wall and lots more! Purchase a ticket for this promotion and receive a special Ignition Heroes Camouflage Tshirt FREE! A limited number of seats are still available, get yours by CLICKING HERE




IGNITION ANNOUNCE APRIL 20 PLAYOFF GAME
The Detroit Ignition will host Game Two of the 2008 Major Indoor Soccer League Championship Series Semi-Final Round on Sunday, April 20 at Compuware Arena. Kick off for the game against a to-be-determined opponent will be at 4:35 pm. You can purchase your tickets by calling 888-436 GOAL or by CLICKING HERE




MISL CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON FSC!
The Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) and Fox Soccer Channel has announced that the League's 2008 MISL Championship Series Final will be televised on the network live in prime time. The exclusive arrangement features the MISL Championship game from U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee on Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. EST.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE!




REV UP FOR NEXT SEASON!
The Ignition's second season may be winding down, but planning for next season has already begun! Place a deposit for 2008-09 season tickets and receive

complimentary seats to Game 2 of the MISL Championship Series Semi-Final round on April 20! Call 888-436-GOAL for more information!




2008 SOCCER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Warmer weather is just around the corner, which means 2008 Ignition Soccer Camps are forming now! Registration for this summer's camps has already begun - camp information and on-line registration is available by
CLICKING HERE!




CHANGE THE CHANNEL....
The remainder of the Ignition's home schedule will be broadcast live on Comcast Television, which is available on channel 900 for Comcast digital customers. Earlier Ignition games were broadcast on Comcast Local, which ceased operations on March 1, 2008.

Upcoming game schedule on Comcast Television:

  • Friday, April 4 vs. Milwaukee Wave at 7:35 pm


    • CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH THE IGNITION!
    Did you know you could have your birthday party at a Detroit Ignition game? The Ignition offers a birthday party package that includes 10 tickets to an Ignition game, two pieces of pizza and a soft drink for each guest - even a special visit from Ignition players, The Spark and Scorch, the team mascot! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!



    LIMITED NUMBER OF IGNITION TURF TIMES AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
    Would your youth soccer team like to play on the official playing field of the Detroit Ignition? Turf Time tournaments are organized prior to each Ignition home game - your team can even play at halftime!

    The club is currently looking for teams to play in the following tournaments:

    For April 4: U14 Boys
    For April 20 Playoff Game: U10 Coed

    call the Ignition at 888-436-GOAL for more info or
    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A TURF TIME FLYER


    MISL STANDINGS THROUGH GAMES OF 4/2/2008


    WANT TO BE AQUAFINA'S KID OF THE GAME?
    Do you live a healthy, active lifestyle, but still manage to have fun? Are you between the ages of 6 and 17? You might be Aquafina's next Kid of the Game! All you have to do is write a one-page essay on fun things you do to stay healthy, and you could be picked to win 15 tickets for you and your friends to a Detroit Ignition home game. Essays must be submitted at least three weeks before the game you select - winners will be notified two weeks in advance of their game. Please make sure you state which game your essay is being entered for.

    Email your essays to info@detroitignition.com with "Kid of the Game Contest" in the subject line or send them to:

    Detroit Ignition, 24901 Northwestern Hwy, Ste 710, Southfield, MI 48075

    UPCOMING COMMUNITY APPEARANCES

    Now is your chance to meet the Detroit Ignition! Come join us as we make appearances throughout the metro Detroit area. Interested in having the Ignition come out for a school assembly? Call the club's Community Relations department at 888-436-GOAL.

    Be sure to check out the community page at www.detroitignition.com for a schedule of upcoming appearances or to learn how to make your event unforgettable by requesting a player appearance. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE





    Major Indoor Soccer League 2 Stories from April 3, 2008


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