TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Storm will host Storm Fest 2012 at the St. Pete Times Forum Saturday, November 5 at 6:00 PM.  During this interactive event, fans will have to opportunity to meet team President Derrick Brooks and Storm players, get a first peek at the new logo and uniform design, tour the arena and learn about new season ticket member benefits.  The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a Tampa Bay Storm t-shirt featuring the new logo.

 

“Storm Fest 2012 is a great opportunity for our fans to get involved with the team,” said Brooks.  “We have worked diligently to increase the experiences and benefits for our season ticket members leading into the 2012 season.”

 

Storm Fest 2012 will begin at 6:00 PM as fans will have an opportunity to hear from Derrick Brooks and other members of Storm management as they discuss the upcoming season, improvements made to the arena to increase the fan experience, and what is new for season ticket members this season.  Then the team will unveil the new logo and uniform for the fans with four current players modeling the new look.

 

Immediately following the unveiling, fans will also have the opportunity to meet and mingle with Derrick Brooks, head coach Dave Ewart and several players on the 2012 roster including the 2011 AFL Defensive Player of the Year Cliff Dukes, quarterbacks Matt Grothe and Nick Hill, wide receivers Amarri Jackson and De’Cody Fagg, offensive lineman Tom Kaleita and defensive lineman Jarriett Buie.  The Tampa Bay Storm cheerleaders will mingle with the fans at the brand new Bud Light Party Deck.

 

Additionally, there will be interactive skills challenges for children on the field with Storm players.  Staff will be on hand to give tours of the $40 million newly renovated St. Pete Times Forum introducing fans to the exciting new elements that will enhance their game experience and hot dogs and beverages will be available at concessions for only $1.