ECHL Reading Royals

Reading Royals Jersey Auction for Royals Charities

Published on December 5, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


READING, PA – Reading Royals fans can own their favorite player's jersey Saturday, Dec. 7, after the Royals face off against the Richmond Renegades at 7:05 p.m. in the Sovereign Center.

The team will wear special red-white-and-blue jerseys that will be auctioned off through a silent bidding process during the game. The jersey auction is sponsored by Leesport Bank.

Bidding will begin when the doors open and will end exactly 15 minutes following the end of the game. Bid sheets will be located at the Fan Attic merchandise stand behind sections 112 and 113.

The minimum bid for each jersey is $100. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. Royals and Sovereign Center staff will be on hand for assistance. Each Royals player will deliver his freshly worn jersey to the winner at the Fan Attic after the conclusion of the auction. Players will also autograph it and have a picture taken with each winner.

Jersey auction proceeds go to Royals Charities, which is committed to providing assistance to charitable organizations throughout Reading and the surrounding area that serve seriously ill, disabled or disadvantaged youth and their families. The 2002-03 Royals Charities beneficiaries are Berks Women in Crisis and the Children's Home of Reading.

Reading Royals Holiday Party for Royals Charities

Tickets are still available for the Reading Royals Holiday Party, which will be held Sunday, Dec. 15, following their match-up with the Peoria Rivermen at 5:05 p.m. in the Sovereign Center. The holiday party will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Outside In Restaurant & Bar, 601 Penn St., Reading. The entire Reading Royals team will be attendance and will be available for pictures and autographs.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for children ages 16 and under. The cost includes a hors d'oeuvres buffet, wine, domestic draft beer and non-alcoholic beverages. DMK Sound Productions will provide entertainment. Tickets are available at the Reading Royals office, 35 N. Sixth St., Reading, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; the Outside In Restaurant & Bar; and during Royals home games at the CEI Networks Fan Appreciation Booth. All ticket proceeds benefit Royals Charities.

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Check out the Reading Royals new "Power Play 6 Pack" ticket package, which includes six weekend dates and six different opponents for only $60. For more information call the Royals Ticket Department at 610-898-PUCK (7825) or toll free at 1-866-789-ROAR (7627). Pro-rated season, half-season and group packages are also available. For more details, log on to www.royalshockey.com and click on the Ticket Information tab.




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