Thunder launch three new holiday pack ideas

Published on November 10, 2005 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Minnesota Thunder News Release


ST. PAUL, Minn. (Thursday, November 10, 2005) - The Minnesota Thunder launched three NEW Holiday Packs today in preparation for the 2006 campaign, allowing fans to give the gift of Thunder this holiday season. Score big by giving a four pack of tickets to see the 2006 Minnesota Thunder, then choose from three specially priced ticket packages and receive one of three gifts: a blue Thunder pull-over fleece, an Adidas "Telstar" soccer ball, or a set of four (4) pint glasses.

BLUE THUNDER PULL-OVER FLEECE $49.95 ($92 value)

Receive four (4) general admission tickets good for any 2006 regular season home game

One half-zip blue Thunder fleece with embroidered logo on chest

Available in adult sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL

ADIDAS SOCCER BALL $39.95 ($73 value)

Receive four (4) general admission tickets good for any 2006 regular season home game

One size 5 Adidas "Telstar" soccer ball

THUNDER PINT GLASSES $29.95 ($50 value)

Receive four (4) general admission tickets good for any 2006 regular season home game

Four (4) first-edition pint sized glasses etched with the Thunder and Budweiser logos

To order log onto www.mnthunder.com or call (651) 917-8326.

Orders must be placed by Dec. 13 and can either be picked up at the Thunder office one week after being placed or sent via mail. The shipping & handling charge is $6 for each package ordered which will be waived if the order is picked up at the Thunder's office in St. Paul (2124 University Ave. West.) Tickets are good for both youth and adult.

THUNDER LOOKING TO PARTNER WITH MYSA YOUTH CLUBS The Thunder has announced its "Club Night" group ticket packages geared at all youth soccer clubs belonging to the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association. The 2006 packages provide players, coaches, and parents an opportunity to see soccer played at the highest level in the state-"a key ingredient for a young player's development", according to US World Cup head coach Bruce Arena.

The Thunder will continue to offer the Highest Thunder Day Camp Discount Available to clubs who purchase any group ticket package before March 16, 2006. This special discount is applied to club members who register for camp by March 31, 2006. Thunder day camps are offered to ages 6-14 and all campers receive a soccer ball, camp t-shirt, and instruction from actual professional Thunder players and top-level amateur women W-League players.

Other perks offered to clubs for purchasing a group ticket package may include:

Discounted Thunder and W-League tickets

Highest Camp Discount

Yearbook Ad

Parking Fundraising Sales

Half-time games (play on the stadium field during half-time)

Bremer Bank Ball Kids (one team gets the best view by retrieving the ball around the field)

Club Public Address Announcement

Fund-raising Thunder or W-League Exhibition game (limited availability)

For further information or to have a Thunder representative come and speak to a youth club board meeting, contact Mark Lieblein at 651-917-0049 or via email mark@mnthunder.com.



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