CHL Mississippi RiverKings

RiverKings announce camp schedule, Fan Fest

Published on September 20, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Mississippi RiverKings News Release


SOUTHAVEN --- Fans will have the chance to get a sneak peak at the 2006-2007 Memphis RiverKings when training camp opens on Monday, October 9 at the DeSoto Civic Center. The RiverKings have announced that a total of seven training camp practice sessions will be open to fans and that their annual Fan Fest will be held on Tuesday, October 10.

"The RiverKings take pride in being a community team," Equipment Manager and Alternate Governor Dave Mattice said. "Having open practices is a way for fans and the community to get an early sneak preview of this year's roster."

That first practice session on Monday, October 9 will run from 10 a.m. to noon and will be open to the public. The Tuesday, October 10 session will be an evening practice from five to 6:30 that will coincide with the RiverKings Fan Fest. The Fan Fest will run from six until eight with doors opening at the DeSoto Civic Center just before the start of the 5 p.m. practice. All fans are invited out on that night to watch the team practice and enjoy a fun carnival atmosphere.

"Fan Fest will be a fun event for the entire family and another great way to see the team before the season," Mattice said.

People that have purchased season tickets will be able to pick up their tickets that night. Fan Fest will also include locker room tours, a player autograph session and a chance to purchase new RiverKings merchandise for the first time. The Bounz Moonbounce and RiverKings Slap Shot inflatables will be outside the arena, too. Mascots Sheldon and RiverThing will be there to mingle with the fans and the team will have several information tables on the concourse. The DCC Box Office will also be open extended hours for fans to purchase single-game tickets. Concessions will also be available. A complete Fan Fest schedule is below.

The training camp sessions on Wednesday, October 11; Thursday, October 12; Monday, October 16; Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18 will also be open to fans and run from 10 a.m. to noon. The entire training camp schedule is below.

Admission and parking for RiverKings Fan Fest and all of the open practices are free. Fans should enter through the west entrance of the DeSoto Civic Center and will be seated behind the player benches in Section 106.

2006-2007 Memphis RiverKings Training Camp Schedule

Monday, October 9 10 a.m.-noon Open to public

Tuesday, October 10 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Open to public (Part of RiverKings Fan Fest)

Wednesday, October 11 10 a.m.-noon Open to public

Thursday, October 12 10 a.m.-noon Open to public

Friday, October 13 10 a.m.-11 a.m. (game-day skate) Closed to public

7:05 p.m. Preseason game with Wichita at DCC

Saturday, October 14 10 a.m.-11 a.m. (game-day skate) Closed to public

7:05 p.m. Preseason game with Wichita at DCC

Monday, October 16 10 a.m.-noon Open to public

Tuesday, October 17 10 a.m.-noon Open to public

Wednesday, October 18 10 a.m.-noon Open to public

Thursday, October 19 10 a.m.-noon Closed to public

Friday, October 20 10 a.m.-11 a.m. (game-day skate) Closed to public

7:05 p.m. Season Opener with Youngstown at DCC

RiverKings Fan Fest Schedule-Tuesday, October 10

Free Admission/Free Parking/Concessions Available

Use West Entrance

Doors Open/Practice Starts 5 p.m.

Season Ticket Pick Up (North Entrance) 6-8 p.m.

Mascots on Hand 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Player Autographs/Mingle with Fans (SE Entrance) 7-8 p.m.

Locker Room Tours 7:15-8 p.m.

Bounz Moonbounce and Slap Shot (outside-weather permit.) 6-8 p.m.

Merchandise Stand Open 6-8 p.m.

Ticket, KWAC, Kids Club, Booster Club Information tables 6-8 p.m.

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The RiverKings celebrate their 15th Anniversary in 2006-2007. The season and home opener is Friday, October 20 versus the Youngstown Steelhounds at 7:05.

RiverKings Single-Game Tickets for all 2006-2007 home games go on sale at the DeSoto Civic Center box office and at all TicketMaster locations Friday, September 22.

Season tickets for the 2006-2007 season are available now and start as low as $240. Call 662-342-1755 and reserve your seat at the DeSoto Civic Center for all the action.

Sign up your team now for the Third Annual RiverKings Golf Scramble on Friday, October 6 at 1pm at The Club at North Creek in Southaven. Brochure and registration forms can be downloaded and printed via www.riverkings.com.

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