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Raptors Kick Off their 2007 Season This Weekend

March 23, 2007 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Rock River Raptors News Release


ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Rock River Raptors of the United Indoor Football (UIF) league will be getting their season underway on Saturday when they take on the two-time defending league champion, Sioux Falls Storm at 7:05 p.m. inside the Metro Centre.

The festivities start at 4 p.m. with the Raptor Park Tailgate Festival, Rockford's first outdoor festival of 2007. Raptor Park will be located at Davis Park, a half-block from the Metro Centre (300 Elm St., Rockford, Ill. 61101) and will feature food and beverages on sale, a 104.9 live remote with Captain Jack and a live performance by Shuvlhed.

Sponsored by LaMonica Beverages and Pepsi, the Raptor Park will host two areas–the General Public area and the Season Ticket Holder VIP area.Season ticket holders will be able to use their VIP pass to gain admission to the Monster Energy VIP tent where they will have direct access to food, beverages, games and other VIP perks. The Bud Lite Ball Babes will also be on hand to mingle with fans.

All you need to gain free admission to Raptor Park is a ticket to that night's game. If you don't have your ticket yet, you can pay a $5 admission fee and receive a coupon for a discount on your game ticket for that night.

Don't forget to head back to Raptor Park once the game is over for more fun!Players, coaches, and the Mountain Dew Dynomite Dancers will all be on hand for post-game festivities.

No personal alcohol, food or drink is allowed and will be confiscated. Personal seating is allowed and welcomed for everyone. Food and drinks may be purchased through $1 Park Dollar tickets, which are available only at the tailgate festival.

Single game tickets for the Raptors are on sale now at the Metro Centre box office, by phone at 815-968-5222 or at www.centreevents.com .

Fans and businesses can purchase season tickets for the 2007 season by contacting the Raptors front office at 815-965-7000 or by visiting the Raptors website at http://www.raptorsuif.com.

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