"The TEAM Coalition effort to contribute to a safe and exciting fan experience benefits us all – the fans, players and sports leagues alike. TEAM recognizes that most fans come out to enjoy the thrill of the competition, and that irresponsible alcohol use can detract from that experience. By engaging us all in this effort, and rewarding positive fan behavior, TEAM scores!"

          –Mary Wilfert, Associate Director of Education Outreach National Collegiate Athletic Association
 
  June 2009 TEAM COALITION NEWSLETTER  
 
IN THIS ISSUE
NBA Finals and TEAM
2009 College World Series
2009 MLB All Star Game & Fan Fest
TEAM Visits Kansas City
Houston Dynamo Fans Film PSA
IDP Workshops
Upcoming Events

Highlighted PSA - Philadelphia Phillies
Message: Phillies Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk

Click to watch the Philadelphia Phillies PSA


These baseball fans are enjoying their time at the 2009 College World Series


This Dynamo fan is excited about being responsible!


Kansas City Wizards fans film their PSA




Congratulations to our two Responsibility Has Its Rewards winners this spring!

Two lucky NBA fans received the ultimate reward for being responsible with tickets to the 2009 NBA Finals. Orlando Magic fan, Kim Williams and Los Angeles Lakers fan Chris Ford were named as “Designated Drivers for the Season” after being randomly selected among all of the fans who pledged to be designated drivers at Magic home games at Amway Arena and Lakers home games at the STAPLES Center. Williams and Ford received tickets to a Finals game to watch their favorite teams compete. Pictured above is the Orlando Magic Designated Driver of the Season right before game 3 of the 2009 NBA Finals at Amway Arena! Pictured above are: From Left to Right: NBA Senior Vice President of Security, Bernie Tolbert; Guest, Chante Rodgers; Orlando Magic Designated Driver for the Season, Kim Williams; Orlando Magic Community Relations Ambassador, Bo Outlaw.



For the third straight year TEAM Coalition traveled to Omaha, Nebraska to take part in the 2009 NCAA College World Series. TEAM delivered its message of responsibility to the tournament attendees at the daily, pregame Fan Fest. Nearly 700 people pledged to be responsible fans by always buckling up and always designating a driver. They were rewarded for their commitment with a free, personalized, College World Series branded souvenir photo. Click here to view the event page for the 2009 College World Series


TEAM returns for the fifth straight year bigger and better than ever to participate in Major League Baseball All Star Game & Fan Fest in St. Louis, MO. TEAM will take part in numerous events that surround the midsummer classic during July 9th - July 14th. To find out about all the events and happenings that TEAM will be involved with next month in St. Louis, click on the link below.







TEAM Coalition booked an extended stay in Kansas City as both the Wizards and the Royals participated in fan filming sessions. While watching their team complete a dominating 3-1 win over the New England Revolution, hundreds of Wizards fans joined in on the Responsibility Has Its Rewards program made the pledge to always buckle up and never to drive drunk.

TEAM then visited Kauffman Stadium the following evening to film more fan PSAs. The Royals, who also enjoyed a strong win by the count of 7-1 over the Cincinnati Reds, had about 40 groups of fans stop by the TEAM booth to voice their message about fan responsibility.


Houston Dynamo fans became the voice of responsibility at their June 10th home game against Chivas USA. TEAM joined up with the Houston Dynamo and their fans to film their very own fan PSA. Over 40 groups of fans got in front of the camera before the game at the Amigo Energy Soccer Fest. The Dynamo join a growing list of MLS clubs this season that have partnered with TEAM to film responsibility messages. The Dynamo defeated Chivas USA 1-0 to take the lead in the western conference standings. Thanks to the Dynamo and their fans!


Would you like TEAM to come to your facility and conduct a TEAM Training? If you host a TEAM Training at your facility, you receive two free registrations! Please send us an e-mail if you are interested in hosting an IDP.


TEAM is constantly traveling to promote our efforts in effective alcohol management and positive fan behavior. Here is the list of the events we plan to attend in the coming months.



  • July 9th -14th 2009: 2009 MLB All-Star Game® and FanFest in St. Louis, MO

  • July 29th 2009: 2009 MLS All-Star Carnival® & All-Star Game® in Sandy, UT

  • August 2009: Pittsburgh Steelers Fan Filming in Pittsburgh, PA

  • August 2009: Denver Broncos Fan Filming in Denver, CO

  • August 2009: Detroit Lions Fan Filming in Detroit, MI

  • August 2009: Seattle Seahawks Fan Filming in Seattle, WA

  • August 2009: Houston Texans Fan Filming in Houston, TX

  • August 2009: San Diego Chargers Fan Filming in San Diego, CA

  • September 2009: Arizona Cardinals Fan Filming in Glendale, AZ


To see the online calendar, click here.

 
   

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