The Meat Wrapper
February 29, 2008 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Omaha Beef News Release
TRAINING CAMP WINDING DOWN
The BEEF close out their 2008 training camp with an intra-squad scrimmage this evening at the Omaha Sports Complex. Approximately 40 interested athletes from across the United States came to Omaha last weekend with hopes of making the 30-man roster. Final cuts will be made this weekend with the roster announced next week. BEEF Head Coach Steve Warren is pleased with how training camp went. "I think camp has gone well," Warren said. "We've got some tough decisions to make. For the most part, it's been a very competitive and successful camp."
BALL BABE TRYOUTS TO BE HELD NEXT THURSDAY
The BEEF are looking for their 2008 Ball Babes. Auditions will be held Thursday, March 6 at 120 Blondes, 2102 N. 120th Street, beginning at 8 p.m. Women must be at least 19 years old. The Ball Babes are the official ball distributors during the BEEF games and also make appearances promoting the team in the community during the year. As a result of making the team, the Ball Babes will receive season tickets, a discount on BEEF merchandise, gym membership, tanning, hair and nail packages. Trevor Johnson, who works in marketing and operations for the BEEF, said the Ball Babes are crucial to the BEEF's game day success. "The Ball Babes are vital to helping maintain the fast-paced action of the game," Johnson said. "They also contribute by promoting the BEEF in and around the Omaha community."
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE NEXT TUESDAY
Interested in purchasing single-game tickets for the 2008 BEEF's season? Your lucky day will be next Tuesday at 10 a.m. when they go on sale at local Ticketmaster outlets and through the BEEF office. The prices range from $10 up to $45 depending on where you are interested in sitting. The BEEF have had solid numbers in season and group tickets already. The team hopes to continue the trend by increasing their single-game ticket numbers. For more information, contact the BEEF at (402) 346-BEEF (2333) or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
"GET LEAN WITH THE BEEF" PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED
Together with the Junior League of Omaha and Micaela Johnson, Miss Nebraska 2008, the Omaha Beef are forming a partnership named "Get Lean with the BEEF." As a result, the BEEF will be working together with the two entities to try and encourage kids to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle. A group of the BEEF's interns, Prime Dancers and even Sir Loin appeared at Liberty Elementary School's H.I.P. Kids on Tuesday evening. The BEEF had a BEEF Toss game where students could attempt to throw a football through three different stations to earn points. The BEEF gave out BEEF Tips "health markers" to all children who came to their station.
OTHER NEWS AND NOTES
- The Rump Roasters were mentioned in Sunday's (February 24th) edition of the Omaha World-Herald in a story about Major League Baseball's Florida Marlins starting an all-male cheer squad.
- The BEEF Bulletin, a 12-page insert in The Omaha Newspapers (The West "O", the Midtown "O", "The Bluffs" and "The Bellevue" is available on newsstands now. The entire insert was put together by members of the BEEF staff.
NEXT WEEK'S KEY EVENTS
TUE March 4th Single-Game Tickets On Sale 10 a.m. Ticketmaster/BEEF Office
WED March 5th Coaches' Show 7 p.m. Side Pockets - Papillion
WED March 5th National Anthem Tryouts 7:30 p.m. Whiskey Roadhouse
Council Bluffs
THU March 6th Last Sign-Up Day for Meat Wagon 5 p.m. BEEF Office - Omaha
THU March 6th Ball Babe Tryouts 8 p.m. 120 Blondes - Omaha
SAT March 8th 2008 Season Opener 8:05 p.m. CDT Rimrock Auto Arena at
MetraPark - Billings
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