PHILADELPHIA FLYERS FANS GROW ONE FOR THE TEAM WITH FLYERS BEARD-A-THON TO BENEFIT AREA CHARITIES

FIVE-DAY ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE TO BERMUDA AMONG PRIZES TO WIN

Philadelphia, PA – April 10, 2009 – The Philadelphia Flyers are encouraging fans to participate in one of hockey’s most visible traditions – the playoff beard.  Participants in the Flyers Beard-a-thon can invite family members, friends and business associates to pledge money for their playoff beard.  Fans who do not wish to or are unable to grow a playoff beard can participate by pledging a donation for their favorite Flyers player.  Proceeds from Flyers Beard-a-thon will benefit Flyers Charities of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation which supports various non-profit groups and organizations throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region.

“The intensity both on and off the ice is raised to a whole new level in the playoffs. The Flyers Beard-a-thon allows fans a chance to show their Flyers passion and raise money for a very worthy cause at the same time,” said Shawn Tilger, Flyers Senior Vice President of Business Operations. 

The Flyers fan that raises the most money will win a five-day Royal Caribbean Cruise to Bermuda.  Runners up will receive autographed Flyers merchandise.  All donations to the Flyers Beard-a-thon are tax deductible. 

To enroll in the Flyers Beard-a-thon, log onto www.beardathon.com/flyers.

A playoff beard is the superstitious practice of a National Hockey League player not shaving his beard during the Stanley Cup playoffs.  The player stops shaving when his team enters the playoffs and does not shave until his team is eliminated or wins the Stanley Cup.  In recent years, other sports and other players have claimed the playoff beard tradition, but it is, and always will be, a hockey tradition. 

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Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2008 Mike Knuble Celebrity Golf Invitational!  Click here to view the photo gallery from the event. 

 in Ambler, PA

September 11, 2008

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:00 – 12:45 a.m.     Registration and buffet lunch

1:00 p.m. Sharp          Shotgun Start

6:00 p.m.                     Evening reception begins and Silent Auction opens for bids followed by informal buffet, awards ceremony and live auction hosted by host and Master of Ceremonies, Mike Knuble.

SPONSOR PACKAGES

Gold Sponsorship                     $5,000     (SOLD OUT)

• One foursome with a Philadelphia Flyers player of your choice in attendance*
• Hole sponsorship – signage on designated hole during event, signed by celebrity attendees
• Banner displayed at Talamore Country Club
• Lunch buffet
• Cocktail reception and awards ceremony with live and silent auctions
• Commemorative gift package
• Four additional invitations to evening reception and awards ceremony
• Inclusion of company promotional item in gift packages for all attendees
• Photo of foursome with Philadelphia Flyers player
• Logo on the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation website (golf event page)
• Six VIP tickets to the 2009 Flyers Wives Carnival

*Specific player based on availability

Silver Sponsorship                    $3,000       (SOLD OUT)

• One foursome with an Philadelphia Flyers player
• Hole sponsorship – signage on designated hole during event, signed by celebrity attendees
• Lunch buffet
• Cocktail reception and awards ceremony with live and silent auctions
• Commemorative gift package
• Photo of foursome with Philadelphia Flyers player
• Four VIP tickets to the 2009 Flyers Wives Carnival

Bronze Sponsorship                  $1,000

• Hole sponsorship – signage on designated hole during event, signed by celebrity attendees

*based on availability

Reception Only (per person, limited availability)                $250

• One invitation to evening reception and awards ceremony with live and silent auctions

Individual Reservation (per person)                                     $500  (SOLD OUT)

• Golf with Celebrity
• Lunch buffet
• Cocktail reception and awards ceremony with live and silent auctions
• Commemorative gift package

 For additional sponsorship opportunities, please call Maura Thomson, Director of Events for the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation at 215-609-1646 or mthomson@comcast-spectacor.com. Customized Sponsorships can be created based on your budget and marketing needs. In the case of inclement weather, your payment(s) will be considered a donation.The evening reception and awards ceremony with live and silent auctions will be held rain or shine. * Sponsorships are tax deductible and you will receive a tax receipt after the event.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE*

* You will receive registration confirmation within 2-3 business days. Please call 215-609-1646 with any questions or to confirm registration.

Click here to pay via credit card

AUCTION PREVIEW (subject to change):

Live Auction Items:

Flyers Fantasy Package Road Trip
Talamore Golf Resort in Pinehurst package
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House Dinner for 12
Steve Coates Experience

Silent Auction Items:

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Weekend
Autographed Flyers pratice jersey
Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Package
Autographed Flyers children's book
Flyers goal netting
Four Seasons Hotel of Philadelphia with Flyers tickets
Autographed Simon Gagne painting
Sony Blue-Ray Disc DVD package with 25 movies
Autographed Gary Player PGA Tour poster
Peter Max 1982-83 Sixers Championship painting
Two tickets to a TBD road Flyers game, including roundtrip airfare on Southwest Airlines
Flyers flag from Wachovia Center
A pair of Mike Knuble's Flyers tickets and a game-used autographed stick
Foo Fighters autographed Philadelphia Flyers jersey
Philadelphia Flyers "Four To Score" autographed lithograph
Tier 3 Membership to Talamore Country Club
Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma at Emerald Bay
Two-night stay in luxury home in the Historic Village of Pinehurst in North Carolina