Ignition Weekly

March 13, 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


IGNITION HOST SHARKS ON FRIDAY FOR GREEN JERSEY NIGHT!
The Detroit Ignition (17-7) will host the Orlando Sharks (3-23) on Friday, March 14 at 7:35 pm. In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, the Ignition will take the field in their special edition green jerseys! Fans will have the chance to bid on the jerseys in a silent auction during the March 14 and March 28 games, the winner will be announced on March 28! A limited number of seats are still available for Friday's game, CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS!




IGNITION ACQUIRE DEFENDER BILL SEDGEWICK
The Detroit Ignition acquired defender Bill Sedgewick from the Orlando Sharks last week in exchange for a player to be named later. Sedgewick was a part of the Ignition's inaugural campaign roster, and was traded to the Orlando Sharks during the 2007 Major Indoor Soccer League Expansion Draft. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE




PLAYER APPEARANCE PARTY AT LEO'S THIS WEEKEND!
Come meet your favorite Ignition players at Leo's Coney Island on Sunday, March 16 from 1-3 pm! Leo's is located at 41496 Ann Arbor Road West in Plymouth- Call 888-436-GOAL for more information!




USED SOCCER EQUIPMENT DRIVE ON MARCH 28th!
The Ignition will be collecting used soccer equipment to donate to underprivileged children in Africa during the game on Friday, March 28th. The club is collecting full kits, soccer balls and shoes under size 8 - call 888-436-GOAL for more information on how you can help!




PLAYOFF UPDATE...
The race for a spot in the 2008 MISL Championship Series is in full force! The Detroit Ignition and Milwaukee Wave have already clinched spots in the MISL playoffs - who will be next?? Four more teams have the chance to secure a playoff berth, follow the playoff race by visiting the MISL Website!!



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.





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 March 28: U9/10 Boys FULL!
For March 28: U13/14 Girls FULL!
For April 4: U13 Girls FULL!
For April 4: U14 Boys

WE ARE NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR TURF TIMES DURING IGNITION PLAYOFF GAMES...

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


MISL STANDINGS THROUGH GAMES OF 3/12/2008


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 March 13, 2008


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