Las Vegas Locomotives Want to Know "Who Can Be Diesel?"
June 27, 2011 - United Football League (UFL 1)
Las Vegas Locomotives News Release
LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Locomotives are looking for Las Vegas' most fun-filled, energetic entertainer to serve as the new Diesel Locomotive team mascot during the 2011 United Football League (UFL) season.
The team is hosting the "Who Can Be Diesel?" competition for anyone age 18 and older with a background in gymnastics, dance, theater or the performing arts. All interested candidates can download the contest entry form at www.lasvegaslocos.com after 4 p.m. on Monday, June 27, and applications must be returned to the Las Vegas Locomotives office at 750 Pilot Rd., Suite A, Las Vegas, NV 89119 by Wednesday, July 13 at 5 p.m.
"Our Diesel Locomotive mascot is a figure that all fans in the community have enjoyed during our time in Las Vegas," said Ruben Herrera, Las Vegas Locomotives executive vice president of business development. "This year, we want to find someone who has the talent, energy and dedication to provide another entertaining element to the Locos fan experience."
Following the application deadline, preliminary interviews will be scheduled on Friday, July 15 with a select number of semifinalist candidates. After these interviews are complete, the team will select a group of finalists to compete for the chance to perform as "Diesel" during the 2011 season.
Once the finalists are selected, each candidate will accumulate points during a fan voting period from Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 28. Information the candidates provide in their interview along with a video of the candidate showing off their mascot skills will be posted online to allow fans to select their favorite. The candidate who accumulates the most points at the conclusion the voting will be awarded with the role of Diesel Locomotive. The winner will make their debut during the team's pre-season scrimmage on Friday, July 29.
Those applying for the position must be willing to perform as Diesel for all four Las Vegas Locos home games in addition to select team activities throughout the community during the season. The winning candidate will receive paid compensation for performing as Diesel throughout the season. The Las Vegas Locos open their home schedule in week two of the UFL season with a matchup against the Omaha Nighthawks on Saturday, Aug. 27.
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