GLENDALE, Colo., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Glendale, Colorado announced today that it has entered into a Media Sponsorship Agreement (MSA) with Denver's ABC Channel 7 (KMGH-TV), for its Infinity Park Rugby Stadium, Sports Complex and Event Center for 2009.
Commenting on the MSA, Larry Harte, Mayor of Glendale, stated, "We are very pleased to have entered into this MSA with KMGH-TV. We have worked extremely hard to improve the lifestyle the City has to offer its residents and the surrounding community. Through the events we are producing at Infinity Park, the youth programs we are offering at the Stadium and our new state-of-the-art special event venue, we are accomplishing our goals of improving Glendale's 'quality of community.' The exposure that we will gain through our relationship with KMGH-TV will go a long way in publicizing Glendale as a new destination."
"KMGH-TV is excited to partner with Infinity Park as you embark on this adventure to promote the sport of rugby, as well as every aspect of your first class facility," stated Ted Vanderveen, Senior Marketing Specialist with KMGH-TV.
"Once you see the transformation that has taken place in Glendale and feel the energy that is being generated by the City, you can begin to appreciate the vision and action the city leaders have taken to reach their goals of community improvement. This is a truly remarkable endeavor," continued Mr. Vanderveen.
Under the terms of the agreement, KMGH-TV has agreed to produce a 15-second commercial about Infinity Park and the Glendale Raptors Rugby Football Club that will air in conjunction with the February 22, 2009, 3 - 4 pm MST showing of the international rugby action of USA Sevens National Team at PETCO Park in San Diego. Additionally, this one hour ABC(TM) broadcast falls right before the "Red Carpet Walk" prior to the Academy Awards.
Channel 7 will also be producing a new 30-second commercial spot that will air throughout the year promoting Glendale's Infinity Park and the Raptors as a whole.
Finally, KMGH-TV has agreed to air Glendale Raptors Rugby Football action as part of their Saturday morning Sports Highlight Show.
About Infinity Park, Village of Glendale
Located in Glendale, Colorado, Infinity Park is the nation's first municipally owned rugby stadium. Opening in the fall of 2007 and seating 5,000 fans, Infinity Park has hosted national and international rugby championships and has set the standard for the growth of rugby in the United States. The Glendale Sports Center is a 35,000 square foot fitness facility with a full-time training staff for injuries and rehabilitation needs.
The Infinity Park Event Center opened on November 1, 2008 and features a stunning 8,600 square foot ballroom, two conference rooms and an impressive boardroom that overlooks the Pitch. The International Ballroom offers the highest quality audio visual capabilities as well as open sight lines, with seating for up to 800 guests for a sit-down function.
Infinity Park provides multiple venues with indoor and outdoor access accommodating groups of 5 to 10,000+.
For more information about the Infinity Park Rugby Stadium, Glendale Sports Center, Glendale Raptors Rugby Football Spring Season or Infinity Park Event Center, please visit http://www.infinityparkatglendale.com or http://www.glendalerugby.com or http://www.infinityparkeventcenter.com.
For Media, Advertising and Sponsorship inquiries please contact Diana Anderson at 303.639.4417 (o) or 303.475.0038 (c) or diana@glendalerugby.com.
