PrimeSport Delivers Ultimate Super Bowl Party at CLUB 009 in Tampa Bay
Hosted by Jerry Rice, CLUB 009 will be the only exclusive pre-game party within walking distance of Raymond James Stadium; offers Super Bowl’s most intimate setting with many NFL stars
The National Football League season has completed eight weeks of unpredictable competition and teams are just 97 days away from Super Bowl Sunday. The contenders are separating themselves from the pretenders and the scramble for postseason positioning has begun.
Optimism remains abundant for NFL fans facing a similar countdown. The time is now here for them to make the decision between watching the game from their living room or taking advantage of the opportunity to participate in the ultimate Super Bowl experience in Tampa Bay, hosted by RazorGator’s PrimeSport and DeBartolo Sports and Entertainment.
Party planning is already in full swing and tickets are available now for the ultra-exclusive CLUB 009 party (www.club009party.com). CLUB 009 is the headquarters for a pair of James Bond-inspired parties in a secret location three blocks from Raymond James Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, 2009.
CLUB 009 will include innovative food stations, a premium open bar, interactive games, large plasma television screens, a VIP Backstage Lounge, live entertainment, Bond Girls and a concierge desk. Jerry Rice and Jesse Palmer will host for the events while additional NFL players scheduled to attend, current and former, will be announced in the weeks leading up to the Big Game.
“You could say I know a thing or two about Super Bowls, so who better to spend Super Bowl Sunday in Tampa with than me and my friends?” said Future Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. “We’ll be talking football with fans, and other than the party inside Raymond James Stadium, CLUB 009 will be the hottest Super Bowl party in the country.”
The festivities at CLUB 009 will be held on game day to include two parties. From 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., the pre-game party, will be emceed by ESPN commentator and former NFL QB, Jesse Palmer, who will conduct engaging chalk talks with NFL players. Guests will have full access to the former NFL players in attendance and will also enjoy feature a live radio broadcast and live entertainment by the band Miggs. Additional top secret details will be released closer to the event on www.club009party.com, but tickets are available now for $495.
From 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Jerry Rice’s VIP Party takes over CLUB 009, providing fans the opportunity to enjoy the lavish features of CLUB 009 while mingling with Rice and his NFL friends during the game. Tickets are available for purchase for $275.
Whether a fan wants the ultimate Super Bowl experience at a party like CLUB 009 or wants a suite on the 50-yard line, RazorGator has the flexibility and connections to create an experience tailored to everyone’s personal preference. Fans can book their exclusive hospitality and travel package complete with game tickets, through PrimeSport.com. For the complete fan experience in Tampa, prices are presently ranging from $6,600 to $13,445. Super Bowl tickets alone currently range from $2,700 to $9,400 with more than 250 tickets available on RazorGator.com. Those figures have created an average ticket cost of $4,333 for Super Bowl XLIII, $1,000 higher than last year when the most affordable ticket sold for $1,800 and the most expensive sold at $9,000.
No matter what events fans are looking to attend during Super Bowl week, RazorGator has those Hard-To-Get(sm) tickets. With only 97 days left before the Big Game, now is the time for fans to make their plans.
Source: PrimeSport
Tom Brady’s Infection Brings More Attention to Staph Epidemic
NFL Champion Quarterback Tom Brady has acquired an infection during knee surgery that could force him to repeat the procedure and delay his comeback.
Though Brady’s situation is high profile, it is not highly unusual.
Staph infections have increased 32-fold in U.S. hospitals between 1976 and 2003 as current bacteria strains have limited the ability of legacy antibiotics to properly treat wound infections.
Patients with staph have a 2-and-a-half times longer-than-normal hospital stay and are more than twice as likely to die. Against this backdrop, natural remedies are being taken more seriously by the medical community as a valid alternative to antibiotics, if only because there is no other choice.
One such compound is Leptospermum Honey, indigenous to New Zealand (Manuka) and Australia (Jellybush). Manuka honey aka MEDIHONEY(R), Derma Sciences’ key product, has been the subject of a large volume of clinical research that has validated its effectiveness as a MRSA deterrent.
Since being FDA approved last Fall, many in the medical community across the United States have replicated these findings with their own patients.
Some have even avoided amputation when all other forms of traditional therapies proved helpless.
We can provide access to medical professionals, clinical posters and case studies if interested in learning more.
Source: Derma Sciences, Inc.
NFL Legend Joe Theismann Joins PA Liquor Control Board, Charmer Sunbelt Group to Promote Safe Tailgating in Pennsylvania
As millions of Pennsylvanians kickoff football games with tailgate parties, the Liquor Control Board, Charmer Sunbelt Group, Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh and State Police today said they are joining forces to make sure that these pre-gridiron experiences are responsible and fun.
“TURF – Tailgaters Urging Responsibility and Fun” is a national public-awareness campaign that is debuting today in Pennsylvania. It features former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann, promotes safe and responsible tailgating, and is underwritten in Pennsylvania by the LCB’s industry partners: Charmer Sunbelt Group, Capital Wine & Spirits, Brown-Forman and the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America.
“Tailgating is a beloved American pastime and we understand how much fun it can be for fans,” said LCB Chairman Patrick “P.J.” Stapleton III. “Unfortunately, some people take their excitement to a level that disturbs and even endangers others. That’s why we’ve assembled this great team to bring TURF to Pennsylvania.”
Theismann, who played for the Washington Redskins from 1971 to 1985, has made TURF a personal passion.
“An estimated 36 million Americans pack coolers and fire up their grills at tailgate parties around the country each season, but the unsportsmanlike conduct of a few fans can endanger the happiness and safety of many others,” Theismann said. “I’m proud to work with these outstanding organizations to support this important program.”
TURF, which will continue through the conclusion of this football season and beyond, was created by Charmer Sunbelt Group, one of the nation’s leading distributors of alcoholic beverages, to ensure tailgating as the safe pre-game tradition of friends and families.
The program, which was recently adopted in Maryland and will be introduced in other states later this year, promotes several strategies for safe and fun tailgating:
- Provide ample food for guests before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Designate a driver prior to tailgating.
- Watch your language around young fans.
- Support zero tolerance for underage drinking.
- Notify security of any rude, unsportsmanlike or offensive fans.
- Respect the fans. Respect your team. Respect the law.
- And remember, one 12-oz. beer, one 5-oz. glass of wine and 1.5 oz. of spirits all have the same alcohol content.
“TURF addresses concerns from community leaders, regulators, law enforcement and, most important, fans who no longer want themselves or their children exposed to the rowdy and unsafe behavior of a few who spoil the game day experience for everyone,” said Charmer Sunbelt Group Community Relations VP Brian Fischer.
Fliers detailing the program’s tips will be available at PLCB Wine & Spirits Stores, Stapleton said. In addition, Theismann’s public service announcement is on Penn State Live (www.live.psu.edu), the university’s news Web site, and will run on PantherVision during Pitt home games at Heinz Field.
A radio version is running on broadcasts of Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles games. Additional information is available at www.turfzone.org.
“Penn State is committed to ensuring that fans of all ages have a safe and memorable tailgating experience,” said University Relations VP Bill Mahon. “Penn State is proud to add TURF to the broad range of initiatives designed to curb dangerous drinking that have been ongoing at Penn State for more than a decade. Having a broad range of efforts in place to curb this national problem is the best solution.”
“Tailgating is a traditional part of college football Saturdays across the country,” said Pitt Athletic Director Steve Pederson. “We want to encourage enjoyable yet safe tailgating at Heinz Field, ensuring a great Pitt football experience from start to finish for everyone.”
Source: Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Backyard Football 09 Kicks Off to North American Retailers
#1 Kids Football Videogame Releases With All-New Features –
Touchdown! Atari, Inc. announced today the release of Backyard Football ’09, the newest installment of the best-selling youth football videogame franchise of all time, for Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM), Playstation(R)2 computer entertainment system and PC. Featuring an all-new Pro Bowl and tournament modes, Backyard Football ’09 is the only kid’s videogame licensed by the National Football League (NFL) and NFL PLAYERS and includes an updated roster of superstars from all 32 NFL teams as kids.
With all the excitement of real football, Backyard Football ’09 returns with hard-hitting 7 on 7 action along with awesome new play modes including the Pro-Bowl and tournament modes which allow gamers to play a whole season with complete stats and standings. Multiple levels, unlockables, power-ups and a Backyard Hall of Fame where kids can compare their season scores and stats online add to the seemingly limitless gameplay. Team up with a neighborhood full of crazy Backyard Kids and face-off with superstar NFL pros as kids including Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Brian Urlacher, Eli Manning Reggie Bush, Frank Gore and many more in this feature-packed game.
Consistently ranked the #1 kids’ football videogame, Backyard Football ’09 combines realistic NFL plays and strategies with wild arcade-style power moves and comical scenarios so kids can learn the fundamentals of football while having fun. The game lets players customize their football players and teams, choose the season, style, location, pace, and strategy of the game and play a full season or single games. Kid-friendly and non-violent, Backyard Football ’09 features multiple levels so it is easy enough for beginners, yet challenging enough for even die-hard young football fans.
Backyard Football ’09 is rated E for Everyone and is available in retailers across North America for Wii(TM) ($39.99), Nintendo DS(TM) ($29.99), PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system ($19.99), and PC ($19.99).
Backyard Football is part of the Backyard Sports series, the only game brand licensed by ALL professional US sports leagues: National Football League (NFL), PLAYERS INC, Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball Players Association, National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, and National Hockey League. Since 1996, the franchise has sold nearly 15 million units and has received over a hundred awards. What’s more, according to an independent study, 15 percent of boys in the United States ages five to 10 own at least one Backyard Sports game.
Source: Atari, Inc.