Fan Appreciation and Special Olympics Night - TONIGHT

The Seton Hall University Department of Athletics is proud to announce its continued partnership with Special Olympics New Jersey.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 will be Special Olympics New Jersey Night when the Pirates will host the Bulls of USF at Prudential Center.  Two dollars of every ticket sold to the game will go directly to support SONJ programs.  Contributions support Special Olympics New Jersey athletes by providing opportunities to compete and win on and off the field of sport.

Fans in attendance will be treated to a half-time basketball exhibition by Special Olympics athletes who are currently training and competing in basketball throughout New Jersey. Fans will also have the opportunity to learn more about Special Olympics programs and sign up to be a volunteer.

"Seton Hall University Athletics is proud to partner with Special Olympics New Jersey in recognizing the accomplishments of these remarkable athletes," said Joe Quinlan, Seton Hall Director of Athletics and Recreational Services.  "We salute their commitment and sportsmanship and encourage their competitive spirit."

 “Special Olympics New Jersey is pleased to partner with Seton Hall University once again for this exciting night of basketball. It is through opportunities like this that Special Olympic athletes can showcase their abilities to new audiences and present the winning spirit that earns them the Olympic’ title,” according to Marc S. Edenzon, President of Special Olympics New Jersey.

In addition to SONJ Night, the February 25^th game will also mark Fan Appreciation Night.  The first 1000 fans will receive a voucher for two complimentary tickets to the Sybase Classic presented by Shoprite LPGA Tour event at Upper Montclair Country Club this May.  All fans in attendance will be eligible to win great prizes including courtside tickets, gift cards from Seton Hall partners including the Seton Hall Bookstore and Best Buy, a Samsung LCD TV, an X-Box 360 Arcade Bundle and 2009-10 men’s basketball season tickets. 

Discounted tickets for this game have been made available for purchase.  Fans can log onto Ticketmaster.com and enter the special promotional code THANKS to purchase a $33 ticket for $25 or a $22 ticket for just $15!  Tickets are also available at the Seton Hall Athletic Ticket Office located in the Richie Regan Recreation Center, at the Prudential Center Box Office and by phone at (800) 745-3000.  To purchase tickets at the discounted rate CLICK HERE.

About Special Olympics New Jersey

Special Olympics New Jersey is a non-profit organization authorized and accredited by Special Olympics Incorporated and the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Special Olympics New Jersey provides free year-round sports training and Olympic-type competition in 22 sports and 150 competitions for more than 16,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities or other closely related developmental disabilities.

About Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University is a major Catholic university. In a diverse and collaborative environment it focuses on academic and ethical development. Seton Hall students are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society and are challenged by outstanding faculty, an evolving technologically advanced setting and values-centered curricula.

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