Pittsburgh Power Partner with Indiana University of Pennsylvania
April 10, 2013 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Pittsburgh Power News Release
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 10, 2013) - The Pittsburgh Power have formed a partnership with Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) for the remainder of the 2013 AFL season. The university, located 50 miles from Pittsburgh, will sponsor the "IUP Student Power Pass", a specially priced lower bowl ticket that will be available to all students with a valid school ID (middle school through college). The $10 ticket will also include $2 of food and beverage value which is redeemable for a $1 Smith's Hot Dog and a $1 7UP fountain drink, or can be used as a credit for other concession items in CONSOL Energy Center. The offer is only available at the Dicks Sporting Goods Box Office at CONSOL Energy Center and students may purchase two tickets per game at the $10 price..
"Indiana University is excited to give back to students in the Greater Pittsburgh Area by providing a student discount on high-quality sports entertainment. Two current Pittsburgh Power players, Tyre Young and Beau Elliott, both studied and played football at IUP" stated Michelle Fryling, Executive Director of Communications and Media Relations at IUP. As part of IUP's new partnership with the Power, the school will be represented at all home games at CONSOL Energy Center and promoted through Power radio and television broadcasts. IUP also hopes to host alumni and student events at upcoming Power games.
Power owner Matt Shaner is pleased that the Power and IUP could forge a partnership. "We are thrilled to work with IUP," said Shaner. "Their commitments to academic excellence and community involvement have helped some of our players to grow and become successful working adults. The IUP Student Power Pass is also a great way to bring young fans to Power games for an affordable price," Shaner remarked.
The IUP Student Power Pass can be combined with full-price adult sales.
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