Steamwheelers Single Game Tickets go on Sale Today
March 22, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Quad City Steamwheelers News Release
DAVENPORT, Iowa â The Quad City Steamwheelers announced today that single game tickets for the 2004 season are now on sale. The Steamwheelers are coming of a 14-3 season under coach Rich Ingold and an af2 National Conference championship.
In 2004, The Steamwheelers will welcome eight teams to The MARK of the Quad Cities beginning on April 3 when the Manchester (N.H.) Wolves come to town.
Other 2004 home opponents include archrival Tennessee Valley Vipers and Peoria Pirates. The Pirates will roll into town on Friday, July 2, to battle the Steamwheelers for the "Ruler of the River" trophy.
Single game ticket prices are $44 for Dockside Front seats, $32 for Dockside seats, $19 for Main Deck seats, and $12 for Paddlewheel / Pilot's Deck / Q-Slough seats. Other ticket prices are $10 for Upper Deck seats, $7 for Observation Deck seats, and Kids tickets are $6. The Family Fun Deck's ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 dollars for children.
Tickets can be purchased in person at The MARK of the Quad Cities or by calling Ticketmaster at (563) 326-1111.
Season tickets having been selling fast as well. The Steamwheelers enjoyed their most successful Pick-A-Seat promotion since their inaugural year this past Sunday at The MARK of the Quad Cities. Good season ticket seats are still available. Full season packages starting as low as $54 and "Pick 5" partial season packages starting at $30. Fans will receive a limited edition Steamwheelers 5th Anniversary football with the purchase of two seats valued at $54 or more. Anyone interested in purchasing season tickets may contact Steamwheelers Director of Ticket Sales Brian Forth at 563-324-4888 or toll free at 1-866-STEAMTIX.
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Often recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues, the Arena Football League, the second-longest running football league in U.S. history, is in its 18th season. On the strength of its Mission Statement and Fans' Bill of Rights, the AFL is America's fastest growing sport. The Austin Wranglers join the Philadelphia Soul and New Orleans VooDoo as the three expansion teams added for the 2004 season. At least two more teams will be added in each of the next two seasons. A network-TV sport, the AFL is currently celebrating its second season on NBC in 2004.
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Several players have moved on to the NFL from the af2 including the âWheelers standout defensive rush end in 2003, Asa Francis, who last month signed with the Buffalo Bills to play in NFL Europe this spring. For all the up to the minute Steamwheelers news, visit www.steamwheelers.com.
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