Roughnecks Unveil New Team Logo & 2011 Slogan
July 15, 2010 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
West Texas Roughnecks News Release
MIDLAND, TX. : The West Texas Roughnecks announced while during a press conference which took place Thursday afternoon, July 15, that the organization has officially changed the team logo in conjunction with developing a new era in the history of the Roughnecks organization. The new team logo was presented on Thursday afternoon exemplifying a similar look of the new 2010 West Texas Roughnecks helmet logo. The new team logo is featured without the traditional prairie dog which has been part of the Roughnecks team logo since the organization's inaugural season in 2004.
"We are excited about this change and we are hopeful that the unveiling of the new logo will be a transition into a new and successful era for the West Texas Roughnecks. We believe this change in the logo will not only showcase many great things to come in 2011, but for many years ahead within the Permian Basin." stated West Texas Roughnecks Team Owner Dale Morris.
This is the second overall change of the team logo in Roughnecks history with the first dating back on January 12, 2010 when the organization officially changed the team name to the West Texas Roughnecks.
ROUGHNECKS ANNOUNCE NEW TEAM SLOGAN FOR 2011 SEASON -
In addition to the change in the Roughnecks team logo, the West Texas Roughnecks also announced the new slogan for the 2011 season, "One Team, One Mission." The new slogan for the 2011 season coincides with the Roughnecks success during the second-half of the 2010 season and the team's mission to have a successful year in 2011.
"I believe our new slogan for 2011 is a strong statement in regards to wanting to finish what we started in 2010. Our ball club put together an outstanding second-half of the regular season and clinched a playoff berth in 2010. We certainly want to see that success carry over into 2011." stated West Texas Roughnecks Team Owner Dale Morris.
The West Texas Roughnecks want to also remind fans that until Tuesday, August 31, the Roughnecks will be offering a special five-dollar discount on each season ticket purchased for the 2011 season for any seating section. This special discount is open to all those that are interested in renewing their 2010 season tickets and those that are interested in becoming new season ticket holders. Those that become 2011 Roughnecks season ticket holders will receive a West Texas Roughnecks 2011 replica jersey next year.
Additionally, the West Texas Roughnecks will also be offering a special family ticket package for the 2011 season. The package includes four seats (two adults, two children) in reserved or V.I.P. seating sections with a guaranteed promotional giveaway item for each seat. The package also includes an autographed photo from a Roughnecks player. For prices on the 2011 Roughnecks family ticket package please call (432) 563 - KICK (5425).
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