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97.1 The Ticket SportsFest 2012

2012 logo 97.1 The Ticket SportsFest 2012Saturday, February 18, 2012
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Suburban Collection Showplace
Exhibit Hall A

46100 Grand River | Novi, MI 48374
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Admission is FREE | Parking is $5

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This exciting event includes interactive games, youth clinics, photo booths, merchandise, ticket sales and mascot appearances from the Lions, Pistons, Red Wings and Tigers, autograph sessions with current and former athletes, interactive games, a National Guard IndyCar race simulator, a sports pub brought to you by Ultimate Sports Bar, roundtable discussions with your favorite 97.1 The Ticket hosts on The Main Stage, sponsored by DMC Sports Docs,  The Minor League Kids Zone, vendor displays, an on-site broadcast from 97.1 The Ticket’s Pat Caputo and Dennis Fithian, plus more.

Show admission is FREE!  New this year…there is a one time $10 donation fee for athlete* autographs.  100% of the monies received will benefit the 97.1 The Ticket/Beaumont Student Heart Check Program.  Attendees who make their one time $10 donation will receive a numbered wristband.  Due to the high demand of autographs, a wristband lottery system will be used for select autographs. 

As a special thank you, the first 300 fans who receive a wristband for their $10 donation to the Student Heart Check Program will receive a $5 Smashburger Smash Buck valid at Smashburger located at 6919 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield.

The 2012 SportsFest is sponsored in part by:
Labatt
McDonald’s
Ultimate Sports Pub
DMC Sports Docs

*Athletes listed are scheduled to appear and subject to change without notice.


Cliff Avril #92 of the Detroit Lions talks with Ndamukong Suh #90 in pre game prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Cliff Avril Roundtable At SportsFest 2012

Lions DE Cliff Avril joined 97.1 The Ticket’s SportsFest roundtable discussion on Saturday to discuss free agency and the current state of the Lions.

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Dino Cicarelli

Ciccarelli Talks Wings’ Fans, Food

“Can we say that on the air?” he asked when Ticket Chick Katelyn asked about the wackiest things have asked him to sign. “It’s probably been the bra…Obviously, I wouldn’t do that.”

CBS Detroit–2012/02/19

Chris Osgood

Chris Osgood Isn’t Jealous Of Wings’ Win Streak

“It’s awesome, it’s amazing,” the Red Wings’ Chris Osgood said about his former team’s winning streak.

CBS Detroit–2012/02/18

DETROIT, UNITED STATES: Detroit Tigers first baseman Cecil Fielder connects with a pitch and drives it over the centerfield wall for a grand slam home run in the fourth inning of Detroit's 09 April game against the Seattle Mariners at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers scored 10 runs on only four hits in their 10-9 victory over the Mariners. AFP PHOTO/Matt CAMPBELL (Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP/Getty Images)

Cecil Fielder: ‘I Love My Son’

Cecil Fielder gave an unusually frank interview to 97.1 The Ticket’s Bob Wojnowski and Jamie Samuelsen at Saturday’s SportsFest event in Novi where he said — once and for all — he wants to settle the feud with his superstar son Prince Fielder.

CBS Detroit–2012/02/18

JackMorris

Jack Morris At SportsFest: I Deserve To Be In Hall Of Fame

Tigers pitcher Jack Morris, a member of the fabled 1984 World Series team, knows two things: He wants to be in the Hall of Fame, and he wasn’t the only 1980s superstar in a fur coat.

CBS Detroit–2012/02/18

Clif Avril

Karsch And Anderson With The Lions’ Cliff Avril

Karsch and Anderson talked to Avril about who he’s rooting for in the Michigan State vs. Purdue game. Avril was also asked about his current situation with the Lions and being a free agent. Does he like his status? Watch and find out.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/18

Katelyn with SportsFest MVP Cody

SportsFest Fan Video: Ticket Chick Katelyn With MVP Cody

The Ticket Chicks are living it up talking to all the SportsFest attendees. Were you caught on camera? Check it out!

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/18

JenRyan

SportsFest Fan Video: Ryan With Ticket Chick Jen

The Ticket Chicks are living it up talking to all the SportsFest attendees. Were you caught on camera? Check it out!

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/18

Ted Linday

Hockey Great Ted Lindsay At SportsFest

“Nobody’s the greatest, you can’t categorize anybody as being the greatest,” Lindsay said.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/18

CaitlynMatt

SportsFest Fan Video: Matt With Ticket Chick Katelyn

The Ticket Chicks are living it up talking to all the SportsFest attendees. Were you caught on camera? Check it out!

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/18

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