UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM – MEDIA NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2009
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM – MEDIA NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2009
(GLENDALE, AZ -- January 5, 2009) Enclosed is information regarding stadium events occurring in the month of January. Media interested in covering or receiving more information about these events should contact the Fiesta Bowl Media Relations Department for Fiesta Bowl related events and the Global Spectrum marketing department for non-football events.
Upcoming Events
38th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl - Ohio State vs. Texas
DATE: Today, Monday Jan. 5, 2009
Event Time: Pregame: 5:40 p.m. MST
Kick Off: 6:00 p.m. MST
Event details:
As a member of the Bowl Championship Series, The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl has the opportunity to host the champion of the Big 12 Conference as well as another one of the nation's top college football teams. The 38th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will be televised on FOX.
Team Information
Ohio State will wear its white jerseys and use the west bench on game day. Texas will wear its dark jerseys and use the east bench on game day.
The Match-Up
Ohio State and Texas meet for the third time in history with the series tied one game apiece. The Longhorns won the first meeting, 25-22, on Sept. 10, 2005, in Columbus, while the Buckeyes won the second meeting, 24-7, on Sept. 9, 2006, in Austin.
This Season
Ohio State finished the regular season 10-2 and earned a share of the Big Ten Championship for the fourth consecutive year. The Buckeyes will be making their seventh trip to a BCS bowl game (4-2 record). Texas finished the regular season 11-1, extending the NCAA-leading and school record mark of at least 10 wins in eight straight seasons. The Longhorns are playing in their third BCS game in the last five years (2-0 record). For more information please visit www.fiestabowl.org.
College Football's Biggest Party
DATES: Monday, January 5
Event Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: Tickets are $20
Location: Glendale Youth Sports Complex – South East Side of University of Phoenix Stadium
Event Details: Annually attracting tens of thousands of fans, College Football’s Biggest Party is an action-packed celebration full of the ultimate tailgate experience. Crazed sports fanatics will gear-up for the big game while enjoying pep rallies, performances by the university marching bands, cheerleaders, Jumbotrons to watch the preceding bowl games, interactive games and food and beverage booths. Ticket prices include a plated meal.
For more info call: 480-350-0900
Northwest Valley Boot Camp
DATES: Monday's & Wednesdays, January 12-28
Event Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: The price for the two day camp for four weeks is $160.
Event Details: Fitness experts are available for interviews about the camp through the Global Spectrum marketing department. Women and men of all fitness levels, sizes and ages are obtaining great results with Northwest Valley Boot Camp. If the public is looking to jump-start to their fitness program, then this camp is for them. Whether they are a beginner, an avid fitness enthusiast, or just tired of the same routine they are welcome to try this whole new approach to exercise...fun!
Exercises include: core conditioning, short distance running (less than one mile), muscular strength, jumping rope, circuit training, hiking, sport yoga, fitness kickboxing, Pilates, sports drills, obstacle courses and more.
For more info call: (602) 518-6020 or visit: www.northwestvalleybootcamp.com.
Public Stadium Tours
DATES: Thurs.-Sat. all month
Tour schedule: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $7.00 Adults, $5.00 Children (ages four - 12), Seniors (ages 65 and over) and Military (with ID), Children three and under are free
Event Details: Tours are only running from Thursday through Saturday during the month of January. The public can go behind the scenes in this one of a kind venue - recently voted "Best NFL Stadium" by the Sports Business Journal. For more information visit www.universityofphoenixstadium.com.
