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The world famous Harlem Globetrotters have been thrilling families and millions of fans for 88 years, all the while innovating the game in exciting new ways. Last year, the Globetrotters did something unparalleled in the history of sports and entertainment, letting fans vote on new rules to be used in actual games. It was so much fun, we are doing it again, and there are cool new rules to choose from on our 2014 “Fans Rule” World Tour:Hot Hand Jersey – A player wearing this jersey gets double the points when scoring.Make or Miss – The quarter starts with 2 players on each team. When a team scores, a teammate may enter the court. When they miss, a teammate must leave the court.Trick Shot Challenge – The team’s challenge each other to make trick shots, with 5 points awarded to a team the makes a trick shot, and 5 points given to the opposition if the shot is missed.Take your kids to www.harlemglobetrotters.com/rule to vote for their favorite, craziest rule. Then, get your tickets to the game, where you will see the winning rules put into live action.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
THE 2014 “FANS RULE” WORLD TOUR GIVES FANS THE POWER TO DECIDE WHICH RULES WILL IMPACT THE GAME
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014
BUDWEISER GARDENS
Doors: 6:00PM Show: 7:00PM
(PHOENIX, Oct. 8, 2013) – The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will take fan interaction
to a new level when the 2014 “Fans Rule” World Tour comes to Budweiser Gardens in
London on Thursday, April 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Online voting is now open at
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets available at the Budweiser Gardens Box Office, online at www.budweisergardens.com, Masonville Place Guest Services, Fanshawe College BizBooth, Western Connections at UWO and Books
Plus, by phone at 1-866-455-2849 or www.harlemglobetrotters.com,
Tickets (incl. HST and FMF): $25.75, $35.75, $45.75, $60.75, $80.75, $114.75 (plus applicable service charges)
All Ages/ Reserved Seating
harlemglobetrotters.com/rule, where all fans can choose which new game-changing rules they
want to see in their hometown.
The Globetrotters were the first organization in sports and entertainment to let fans vote on rules
when the team introduced the concept last year. Since the fan response was so overwhelming,
the team is doing it again – but with a major twist.
The 2014 online ballot includes three never-before-seen revolutionary rules:
Hot Hand Jersey – Both teams will have a “Hot Hand Jersey” they can pass among each
other. The player who is wearing this jersey will receive double points on made baskets.
Make or Miss – The quarter begins with only two players on the court for each team. When
a team scores, a teammate may enter the game. When they miss, the player missing the shot
must leave the court, leaving his or her teammates shorthanded.
Trick Shot Challenge – Via three challenge flags per team, each coach can challenge the
other team to make a trick shot. If the team makes the trick shot, they earn five points. If
they miss, the other team receives five points.
With a roster showcasing stars such as Special K Daley, Big Easy Lofton, Flight Time Lang,
Hi-Lite Bruton and Dizzy Grant – plus female stars TNT Maddox, T-Time Brawner and
Sweet J Ekworomadu* – the Globetrotters’ one-of-a-kind family show features mesmerizing
ball handling, an assortment of trick shots, high-flying dunks and precise timing – all with an
array of comedy guaranteed to entertain the young and the young at heart. After virtually every
game, Globetrotter stars remain on the court for autographs and photographs with fans.
The Globetrotters tipped off the North American leg of their world tour with the first-ever events
at the new Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine, on Sept. 20 and 21. The tour recommences
on Dec. 26, 2013, with the Globetrotters playing more than 290 games in over 250 cities in 47
U.S. states, six Canadian provinces and Puerto Rico through April 2014.
Sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios, Howard Johnson Hotels and Greyhound Lines, the Original
Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 88th consecutive year, continuing a world famous
tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry, and one-of-a-kind family entertainment
that continues to thrill fans of all ages. Throughout their history, the Globetrotters have
showcased their iconic talents in 122 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking
down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball
experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the
Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans—among them popes, kings, queens,
and presidents—over more than eight thrilling decades. For the latest news and information
about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase tickets and team merchandise, visit the
Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.
*Rosters will vary in each city and are subject to change.
*Subject to availability.
For more information contact:
Harlem Globetrotters
Contact: (602) 258-0000
Public Relations Staff
Budweiser Gardens
Marcy Redmond, Marketing Coordinator
519-667-5740 [email protected]
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other public assembly facilities around the world. Nearly 20-million people attended more than
11,000 events in Global Spectrum venues last year. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Global Spectrum
is part of Comcast-Spectacor, one of the world’s largest sports and entertainment companies.
Comcast-Spectacor also owns the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, Ovations
Food Services, a food and beverage services provider, New Era Tickets, a full-service ticketing
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establishment ticketing, fundraising and marketing technology solutions, Front Row Marketing
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