Whitecaps Announce Partnership With Rogers Sportsnet
Published on May 4, 2004 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Vancouver Whitecaps News Release
Vancouver, BC â The Whitecaps FC in conjunction with Rogers Sportsnet and TVNW Media Group announced a partnership today to produce a Whitecaps weekly program that will air throughout the 2004 season. The program kicks off on Tuesday, May 4th at 1:00pm PST and runs for 18 weeks, with provisions for additional programming if the Whitecaps qualify for the play-offs in September. Secondary airings of the program will run on Shaw TV channel four and Delta Cable.
Rogers Sportsnet Pacific will air the Whitecaps half-hour program each week on Tuesdays with two repeat shows on Wednesday. Sportsnet reporters Craig MacEwen and Scott Rintoul and Whitecaps Director of Soccer Operations, Bob Lenarduzzi will host each program. The show will feature game highlights and up-to-date analysis of the Whitecaps Men's and Women's teams as they progress through the season.
"We were very happy to form this new partnership with Sportsnet and renew our relationship with TVNW media," said Bob Lenarduzzi. "Sportsnet is a broadcast leader when it comes to soccer coverage, whether it's covering the European game or our own national team. We're excited to be working with them this season."
Next Game Tickets Broadcast Schedule (May):
Tues May 4 -1:00pm Wed May 5 -1:30pm & 12:30am
Tues May 11 - 1:00pm Wed May 12 - 2:00pm & 12:30am
Tues May 18 - 1:00pm Wed May 19 - 2:30pm & 12:30pm
Tues May 25 - 1:00pm Wed May 26 - 12:00am
Ticket Information:
Ticket packages for the 2004 season are still available starting at just $99 for youth and seniors, and $149 for adults. For more information on Whitecaps tickets call (604) 669-WAVE (9283) or visit whitecapsfc.com
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