Homecoming game presented by Bill Currie Ford

Published on April 9, 2008 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Storm return from a three-game road trip to host the Arizona Rattlers on Bill Currie Ford Field for only the second home game of the season in seven weeks. This Sunday's 'Homecoming Game' will kickoff seven home games in the final 11 weeks of the season.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Sunday April, 13 at the St. Pete Times Forum (Catch 47, 620 AM-WDAE). Prior to the game the band local rock band, Charlie Hotel, will perform on the plaza. During the Homecoming Game the University of South Florida pep band will pump up the crowd as fans can celebrate the five year anniversary of the 2003 Championship over the Rattlers with a special offer in the Terrace Level. Tickets are available for ten dollars and fans can enjoy two dollar drink specials at the 310 section party area until the start of the second quarter.

Continuing with the celebration, the Storm will present 500 lucky fans with a piece of the 2003 World Championship field as they exit the game. Additionally For $15 dollars Storm fans can enjoy the Shane's Rib Shack Tailgate area where they get all-you-can-eat Shane's Rib Shack bar-b-que, as well as beer and soda while enjoying the festivities on the plaza prior to each home game. The tailgate kicks off two hours prior to kickoff.

During lunch hour this week leading up to the Homecoming Game the Street Team will visit the University of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida Wednesday and Thursday. The team will also make a trip downtown to Gas Light Park on Friday. While Storm Dancers will make appearances at Harley-Davidson of Brandon Thursday, April 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Harley-Davidson Gulf Coast Saturday, April, 12 from 2:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

* Harley-Davidson of Brandon is located at 9841 Adamo Drive in Tampa.

* Harley-Davidson Gulf Coast is located at 5817 State Road 54 in New Port Richey.

STORM Broadcast Information

Fans can catch the Storm action on 620 AM-WDAE "The Sports Animal." Jack Harris and Jason Dixon will call the games as the Storm go after a league leading sixth world championship.

Drew Fellios, Mark Royals will call the game for Catch 47 while Roxanne Wilder works the sidelines for another action packed Storm game. Join the broadcast crew from Catch 47 as the follow the Storm all season long.

The Tim Marcum Show, "Cookies and Milk" brought to you by Bill Currie Ford, can be heard each Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. on 620 AM-WDAE "The Sports Animal." Coach Marcum is joined by host Drew Fellios as they discuss the previous week's action, what to look for in the upcoming game and other action from around the Arena Football League.

AFL ON ESPN

Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football action returns to Monday nights on April 14, at 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2, ESPN2 HD) as the Kansas City Brigade look to derail the Chicago Rush. he game represents the beginning of 10 consecutive weeks of regular-season Monday night games on ESPN2, ESPN2 HD and simulcast on ESPN360.com.

Thirteen of the AFL's 17 teams will be featured in the telecasts with Chicago and Philadelphia each appearing three times, including the May 5 when the Tampa Bay Storm host the Rush on Russell Athletic ESPN Arena Football.

Ticket Information

The 2008 Storm Season, presented by Champs Sports, Where Sport Lives, returns to the St. Pete Times Forum Sunday, April 13th as the team takes on the Arizona Rattlers on Bill Currie Ford Field at 2:00 p.m. Single tickets and tailgate packages are on sale now at the McDonald's Box Office at the St. Pete Times Forum, ticketmaster.com and through Ticketmaster by phone at 813.287.8844 or 727.898.2100, or by calling (813)301-6600. Tailgate packages are priced at $25 and include game ticket, bar-b-que from Shane's Rib Shack, beer, wine and soda. For dinner reservations at Medallions Restaurant on the day of the event please call 813.301.6926.

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