Rowdies Back to Back Home Games Against Minnesota and Puerto Rico
May 26, 2010 - U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 (USSF D-2)
Tampa Bay Rowdies News Release
This is a busy week for the FC Tampa Bay Rowdies with back-to-back home games - a rematch with NSC Minnesota on May 27 and first time meet against the Puerto Rico Islanders on May 29. Gates open at 6 p.m. and kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. for both matches.
Although kickoff against Minnesota isn't until 7:30 Thursday night, Rowdies fans are welcome to come early to Steinbrenner Field for "Thirsty Thursday," for $1 beers between 6 p.m. and the 20th minute of the game.
On Saturday night, the "Tickets for Troops" program, which provides complimentary tickets to the game for local military members and their families at MacDill Air Force Base, will bring in more than 1,000 local military members and their families to the Rowdies match against Puerto Rico. Military members will also receive special recognition throughout the night.
The Family Four-Pack deal is also available for Saturday night's game, that's 4 Tickets + 4 Hot Dogs + 4 Sodas = 1 Great Price! Packs start at $52.
In addition to the Family Four-Pack, the first 1,000 adult fans through the gates on Saturday night will receive a Rowdies mug, which is good for a $0.50 discount on all Budweiser products at concession stands all season long!
Tickets for both matches are available at fctampabay.com or by calling (888) 75-ROWDIES (888-757-6934).
"Support Our Troops" Limited Edition Jersey
FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are selling 30 limited edition Support our Troops jerseys for $75 in honor of Memorial Day with proceeds benefiting the "Tickets for Troops" program.
Rowdies players will also be wearing the limited edition Support Our Troops jerseys during the match on Saturday, May 29, against the Puerto Rico Islanders. Following the game, FC Tampa Bay will be auctioning off the Support Our Troops jerseys worn by the players to fans with proceeds benefiting the "Tickets for Troops" program as well.
A total of 50 limited edition jerseys are being generously donated by Lotto, the official gear sponsor of the Rowdies.
The limited edition jerseys can be purchased today at our online store and the player jerseys will be available to bid on through our site through ebay starting on Memorial Day.
FC Tampa Bay Rowdies Camp Programs
Join the Rowdies this summer for competitive boys and competitive girls camps as well as recreational player camps. Learn the technical skills to improve your game!
Camps will be lead by Perry Van Der Beck, Technical Director for the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Van Der Beck is a former Major League Soccer head coach, US National Team and Olympic Team captain, and former Rowdies star.
FCTB camps focus on individual fundamental technical training in a fun challenging environment. Each day focuses on a different topic with structured activities and skill challenges included to keep the players motivated and focused. Players are assigned to a group based on age and ability levels.
Upcoming Camps:
June 14-18 Canal Park, Oldsmar
June 14-18 Brandon YMCA, Brandon
June 21-25 Pinellas Indoor, Largo
July 5-9 Interbay YMCA, Tampa
July 19-23 Interbay YMCA, Tampa
August 2-6 HARP Field, Homosassa
August 2-6 Walter Fuller Park, St. Petersburg
Game Day Info:
Tickets/Box Office:
In case you need to purchase tickets on game day, the ticket office at George M. Steinbrenner Field is located in the plaza of the stadium adjacent to the main staircase leading up and into the stadium. The box office hours of operation are Monday through Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 3 p.m. on game day. The box office phone number is (813) 879-2244. Ticket prices at the box office on gameday are as follows:
General Admission - $14
Lower Goal Reserved - $20
Sideline Reserved - $27
The Tampa Tribune Club Deck - $32
If you would like to purchase tickets prior to gameday please give us a call at 1-888-75-ROWDIES. Prior to gameday prices are as follows:
General Admission - $12
Lower Goal Reserved - $18
Sideline Reserved - $25
The Tampa Tribune Deck - $30
Family 4-Pack (offered only for May 29th game) - Starts at $48
Parking:
Please remember that game day parking is located EAST of George M. Steinbrenner Field. Entrances are located off of Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. and Himes Avenue. Parking in the general parking lot is $10 per game. Parking is available starting at 5 p.m. Disabled parking is available for patrons with Disabled Parking Permits. Availability is on a first come first serve basis and is $15 per game. in the reserved lot Overflow disabled parking is available in the general parking lots EAST of George M. Steinbrenner Field with entrances off Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Fans parking in the general parking lots will cross Dale Mabry via the crosswalk to enter the stadium.
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