Titans November Update
November 2, 2009 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Orlando Titans News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 2, 2009) -- With the historic season opener just 65 days away, the activity level at the Orlando Titans office has been at a frantic pace as the staff members prepare for the 2010 season. Here is this month's edition of the Orlando Titans Update:
ISN'T SHE LOVELY? An Oct. 25 tryout, followed by a series of interviews the following week, resulted in the selection of the 2010 Orlando Titans Dance Team. Team Director Danielle Barnhart was pleased with the process, which saw close to 50 qualified dancers audition for one of the 16 spots available. "We had a lot of outstanding dancers at our open tryout and pairing them down to a final team was difficult," Barnhart said. "We now we have a beautiful and talented dance team that I know will positively represent the Titans both on and off the field." Bios and photos of the dance team will be available shortly on www.orlandotitans.com.
FIVE IN THE FOLD Orlando Titans head coach Ed Comeau announced last week the signing of five players to contracts for the 2010 season. NLL Draft Picks Ryan McCafferty (6th round) and Ryan Learn (5th round), along with free agents Angus Dineley, Chet Koneczny and Dan Cocchi all signed with the Titans. McCafferty, an Orlando resident and a graduate of Boone High School, is the first Central Florida native ever selected in the NLL Entry Draft. Cocchi played seven years of outdoor professional lacrosse and is making his first foray into the indoor professional game. Dineley will be competing for a spot on the Titans roster as a goalie. The former Canisius College star is currently a member of the Canadian National team. A former draft pick of the Toronto, Koneczny was on the Rock's 2007 practice roster. An indoor player from the Burlington Chiefs of the Ontario Lacrosse Association, Learn was rated the 25th best prospect by Inside Lacrosse Magazine.
IT'S A ZOO OUT THERE On Tuesday of this week, the Titans announced a season-long partnership with the Central Florida Zoological Society. As part of the partnership, the team will be help sponsor the zoo's annual fund raiser "Black Tie on the Wild Side," by purchasing a corporate table and donating a pair of prime season tickets to its auction. In addition, the Titans have declared their Jan. 8 season-opener as Central Florida Zoo Night. The park will have a display at the game and will promote the Titans season opener to its 8,000+ patrons. Single-game and season tickets purchased by zoo patrons will result in a significant donation back to the zoo by the Titans. Other elements of the partnership will include the Titans donating ad space in its game program to the zoo and the appearance of Titans players in public service commercials and special events at the zoo.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT OFFCIAL HOTEL The Orlando Titans have named Courtyard by Marriott, located at 730 North Magnolia, as the Official Hotel of the Orlando Titans. As part of the agreement, the Courtyard By Marriott will house visiting teams and officials for all Orlando Titans home games. The team will promote the property to visiting fans with packages that will include hotel and game tickets. The deal also includes radio, print and in-arena signage for the property during the 2010 season.
SEASON TICKET SPECIAL SOLD OUT, DEALS REMAIN The Orlando Titans introductory season-ticket special that gave fast-acting Patrons a chance to purchase a lower-bowl, eight-game, season ticket packages for just 69 bucks has sold out. The last of the 500 season tickets available at this price were snatched up last week. Still, with full-season lower-bowl tickets available at just $99 and a four-pack partial season ticket available for $69, Orlando Titans lacrosse remains one of the best values in sports entertainment. Call 407-601-6516 or log on to orlandotitans.com for more information. TITANS/2
TRYOUTS THIS WEEKEND The Titans coaching staff will hold the Lacrossewear Open Tryout Camp for prospective players on Nov. 7-8 at Barber Park in Orlando. Participants will have a chance to showcase their skills through a series of drills and game situations under the watchful eye of Titans Head Coach Ed Comeau and his staff. Each athlete will participate in one of three, two-hour sessions on Nov. 7. The Saturday tryout will serve as the preliminaries, while Sunday's workout will be by invitation only and will be based on the results of the Saturday tryout. For information or to register for the tryout, contact Nate Snyder at 407-601-6516 (ext. 323).
TITANS IN THE COMMUNITY In keeping with its pledge to help grow the game of lacrosse at the amateur level, the Orlando Titans have already had a presence at close to a dozen amateur events throughout the state of Florida. In addition, the team will have representatives at many upcoming events in November, including the Veteran's Day Classic in Palm Coast (Nov. 14), the Florida United Cup in Lakeland (Nov. 21), the Girl's Lacrosse Clinic at University of Central Florida (Nov. 21) and at the Clearwater Lacrosse Tourney (Nov. 27).
SCHEDULE CARDS NOW AVAILABLE: The Titans now have pocket schedules available for the 2010 season. Interested businesses, organizations and groups who would like a supply of schedule cards may obtain them by calling the Titans Office at 407-601-6516. Businesses who would like to advertise with the Titans on either schedule cards, game program ads or other sponsorship opportunities should call Director of Sponsorships Drew Belani at 407-601-6516 (ext. 318).
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