REAL SALT LAKE
GAMEDAY EVENTS:
SATURDAY, JULY
23 V. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
Les Olson Company Presents Annual Pioneer Day Match
and Fireworks Celebration on Saturday;
Help RSL, Les Olson Company and the Utah Food Bank
“Shutout Hunger” by Bringing Food Donations to Carnival Real
SANDY, Utah (Friday, July 22, 2011) –Real Salt Lake (8-3-6, 30 pts.; 4th in West) will look to keep pace with the upper echelon of the Western Conference tomorrow, Saturday, July 23, when the Utah side will play host to the San Jose Earthquakes (5-6-9, 24 pts.; 6th in West) in Sandy. The two squads heads into Saturday’s contest on different paths, the Claret-and-Cobalt going undefeated in their last six league matches (2-0-4), while the Earthquakes’ 2-2 draw against Vancouver on Wednesday pushed the Northern California side’s winless streak to seven (0-2-5).
Kickoff between these Western Conference foes at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy is set for 8:00 p.m. MT, and fireworks will fly after the contest as part of Real Salt Lake’s annual Pioneer Day Celebration, presented by Les Olson Company. Tickets for the Pioneer Day Weekend extravaganza remain available and can be purchased in person at the Rio Tinto Stadium Box Office beginning at 10:00 a.m., over the phone at 801-727-2700 or online at www.RealSaltLake.com.
RSL Teams Up with Les
Olson Company and Utah Food Bank to “Shutout Hunger”
Fans are invited to join the efforts of Real Salt Lake, Les Olson Company, and Utah Food Bank to help “Shutout Hunger” in Utah. Donations in the form of non-perishable or canned food itemsand financial gifts will be accepted at Rio Tinto Stadium, the Utah Food Bank, and all Les Olson Company offices, up until kickoff versus San Jose on Saturday. Those who donate will receive a coupon for $5 off a ticket to attend Real Salt Lake’s contest against the Columbus Crew on Saturday, July 30. Fans will receive one coupon for the RSL-Columbus match per item donated, with coupons being limited to four per donation (coupons cannot be combined to add up to the price of a full ticket). In addition, fans can also make their donations online here at the Utah Food Bank website.
Fans that bring donations to Carnival Real on Saturday will be rewarded not only with the $5 off coupon for the following weekend’s match against the Crew, but they will also be entered into a drawing to win a 42” flat screen TV. Saturday’s game versus San Jose is the last day for fans to make donations! Donations during the two-week drive will be calculated during the first half of the match, with Real Salt Lake and Les Olson Company presenting the Utah Food Bank with the total estimated pounds of food collected during a halftime ceremony.
For more information on how you can help RSL, Les Olson Company, and the Utah Food Bank “Shutout Hunger” in Utah, visit http://www.lesolsoncompany.com/shutouthunger.html.
Details
for Saturday’s Post-game Fireworks Extravaganza, Presented by Les Olson Company
Saturday’s Post-game Fireworks Celebration, presented by Les Olson Company, will begin approximately 20 minutes after the game’s final whistle. In accordance with local safety guidelines regarding the display's firing zone, Rio Tinto Stadium officials will close the north side of the Stadium Way ring road beginning in the 80th minute of the match and will re-open the road 10 minutes following the fireworks show.
Due to this closure affecting the northwest Spanish staircase entrance, fans are encouraged to remain in the stadium briefly following the fireworks display. Fans with vehicles parked in the Stadium’s North lots (including 9000 South and Monroe Way) will not be able to access the pedestrian bridge from the 80th minute until the 10-minute window has expired. All remaining entrances/exits will not be impacted by this temporary road closure.
Carnival Real Starts
the Festivities at 6:00 for Saturday’s Contest
Good times and giveaways are always available for the taking at the Carnival Real pre-game festival on the East Lawn of Rio Tinto Stadium, starting at 6:00 p.m. MT. While the Utah Food Bank’s “Shutout Hunger” food donation drive will highlight this Saturday’s Carnival activities, booths featuring several of RSL’s partners will also be on display, including:
Burger King (“Whopper Hopper” inflatable and Prize Wheel), Check City, KBEE 98.7, Kentucky Fried Chicken (Chuckin’ for Chicken), Les Olson Company/Utah Food Bank (donation trailer), Mountain America Credit Union (“Accuracy Kick” challenge), Utah State Marine Corps, Wasatch Property, and XanGo (free samples).
When Rio Tinto Stadium’s gates open to the public at 7:00 p.m., fans will also have the opportunity to visit the State Farm and Utah Department of Public Safety (Designated Driver/Responsibility Has Its Rewards sign-up) booths, located on the northeast concourse. In addition, fans will be able to chime in with their two cents during the ESPN 700Pre-game Show and visit the RSL Ticketing booth to find out the best ways to keep visiting the best park in Major League Soccer throughout the remainder of RSL’s 2011 campaign.
The RSL Team Store has Everything in the Bag with This
Week’s Special
Whether you are planning a summer vacation or starting back to school shopping early you are not going to want to miss this week’s Real Salt Lake Team Store’s “Special of the Week” lasting through Saturday’s game against San Jose – 30% off all RSL dufflebags and backpacks!
Fans wishing to receive more information on any of the ever-expanding line of Claret-and Cobalt swag in the store are encouraged to dial the RSL Team Store Hotline at801-727-2888, or visit the store in-person during regular business hours: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MT, Monday-Saturday
Miss the Lines, Not the Moment with RSLexpress!
Why would you want to leave your seat during what is sure to be an action-packed match against San Jose? Well now there’s one less reason to have to head up the aisle, as the best way to “get your snack on” at Rio Tinto Stadium is through the RSLexpress in-seat delivery service, powered byMangia. Mangia is making your life easier by offering a quick and convenient way for you to get your food –there’s no need to waste time in lines, and you won’t have to wait until halftime anymore!
RSLexpress allows fans to purchase food, drinks, and merchandise using their mobile phone, with their order being delivered directly to their seat in just minutes! It’s easy to use RSLexpress, and creating an account isfree – just visit www.RSLexpress.com to start enjoying in-seat delivery from a mobile device. For instructions on ordering from an iPhone, the mobile web, or via text message, visit Mangia’s “How To” page, or call 877-762-6442.
Kevin Bardsley
to Be Honored as Saturday’s RSL/American Express “Hero Among Us”
Real Salt Lake and American Express are proud to recognize Kevin Bardsley of Elk Ridge, Utah, as Saturday’s recipient of the “Heroes Among Us” honor. It was 2004 when 12-year-old Garrett Bardsley took a wrong turn and was lost in the Uinta Mountains, but even after 11 days of tireless searching Garrett was never found. Ever since that day, his father, Kevin, has been determined to prevent similar tragedies from happening to other families, and, to that end, he established the Garrett Bardsley Foundation in honor of his son.
The foundation trains volunteers to be ready at a moments notice to coordinate and conduct wilderness search and rescue expeditions throughout Utah. When another boy was lost in the Uinta Mountains in 2005, Kevin was ready to lead the search efforts. The boy was indeed found, and the Garrett Bardsley Foundation continues to spearhead similar efforts six years later in the memory of Kevin’s lost son so that other families will not have to endure this sense of great loss. The foundation has also been involved with humanitarian work in South America, providing funding and volunteers to help build several schools in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador and Peru.
For turning his heartbreak into help, Real Salt Lake and American Express are proud to recognize Kevin Bardsley as Saturday’s “Hero Among Us.” For more information on the Garrett Bardsley Foundation, please visit www.findgarrett.org.
To find out more about the Real Salt Lake/American Express “Heroes Among Us” program, including details on how to nominate candidates for the 2011 season and biographies of past recipients, visit the “Heroes Among Us” page under the “Community” section of www.RealSaltLake.com. In addition, candidate submissions can be returned via email to heroesamongus@RealSaltLake.com, fax to 801-727-1469, or mail to the address below:
Rio Tinto Stadium
Attn: Heroes Among Us/Lesley Clark
9526 State Street
Sandy, Utah 84070
Saturday’s Group & Guest Recognitions
- National Anthem performers: Alexa Slaymaker
- RSL/American Express “Heroes Among Us”: Kevin Bardsley
- OhMyCrafts.com “Mom of the Match”: Elaine Lindsay
- U.S. Bank Little Leo of the Game: Alondra Garcia
- Ceremonial Coin Toss: Shayla Bingham
- RSL “Goal Gong” Ringers: Aimee Henline
- Ball Kids: La Roca
- Pre-game Verizon Wireless “Parade of Kings” participants& recognized groups: Ambitech Engineering, Easton Technical Products, La Roca and Pioneer Cup Participants
www.RealSaltLake.com / www.RioTintoStadium.com / www.ESPN700Sports.com
