Greet the Gladiators
January 19, 2004 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Las Vegas Gladiators News Release
The Las Vegas Gladiators will put down the indoor field turf and goal posts for the first time in 2004 when they hold an inter-squad scrimmage at the Thomas & Mack Center on January 24. Fans can come and check out all the hard-hitting, in-your-face action and pick where they want to sit for the 2004 season. The Gladiators, now Armed & Dangerous with All-AFL quarterback Clint Dolezel, are in preparation for their second season of play in Las Vegas (fourth overall) in the 18-year-old Arena Football League. In addition, auditions for the Gladiator promo team and anthem singers will be held, as well as your chance to get new Gladiator merchandise.
WHO:
Head coach Frank Haege and all the Gladiator players, including quarterback Clint Dolezel, OS Terrill Shaw, WR/LB Marcus Nash and defensive specialist Jeroid Johnson, will sign autographs and mingle with fans after the scrimmage.
WHEN:
Saturday, Jan. 24
Promo team/Anthem singer auditions â 10:00 AM
Doors open to public â 1:30 PM
Fans' Arena Football Skills Competition â 1:45 PM
Player interview opportunities â 2:30 PM (tunnel end zone)
Scrimmage â 3:00 PM
Autograph session â 4:30 PM
Season Ticket Holder Party immediately following at Gordon Biersch
WHERE:
Thomas & Mack Center
4505 Maryland Parkway
CONTACT:
Brian Sternberg, (702) 731-4977, bsternberg@lvgladiators.com
NOTE:
The Gladiators open the 2004 season on Friday, Feb. 6, on the road against the Colorado Crush (6:00 p.m. kickoff). The Gladiators first home game will be on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Thomas & Mack Center against the Los Angeles Avengers that will be televised by NBC.
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