March 30, 2007
Announcing the Official Class VI tailgate for every home game!
It's here, and we're 100% ready for the Home Opener against D.C. United, with the tailgate beginning at 9:00am on April 7th, 2007. Normally we expect to have the tailgate up and running around 2 hours before each game, but we're getting there early for the first game!
It's the official Class VI tailgate and will be held for every home game this season. All of our families and friends are invited so bring 'em along. In fact, this year we'll be hosting several away team traveling fan groups.
Official Class VI Tailgate Location: Lot AA on the East Side of The Dick.
For more transportation and parking maps, check out this page at DSGpark.com
The location is absolutely perfect for us, and will allow us the space to throw a great tailgate. You'll notice that it's next to the new Rapids Practice Field. We've also got access to restrooms close by. Now, some of you may wonder why we are in the "AA" section, but it's just coincidence.
Official pub & beer: Yep, we've got friends! Isaac's British Bulldog is the official away-game viewing party and supports Class VI in a variety of ways. Fuller's London Pride is our official beer partner and will be on-hand at every tailgate this year to provide us with quality Fuller's London Pride beer! Thanks to all of our sponsors for their great support of our club. It's nice to have friends.
Food & Drink: Yep, the beer is flowing thanks to Fuller's, and we'll also have non-alcoholic goodies available for everyone. Class VI will provide the proper tailgating equipment, including a nice grill, a couple of large canopies to shade us, and a table and utensils and what not.
And just to get the party started, we'll also be providing 200 hot dogs for your eating pleasure outside The Dick. Like any normal tailgate, the best way to rock the house is to add to the show. Please help the party along by bringing a dish or drink to share! Class VI was known for some fantastic food last year, and we can't wait to see what we all bring this year.
So, how much would *you* pay for all of this? Nothing? Oh. Well, okay then. If you insist. Fine. In fact, we were totally going to make it free anyway. Just being neighborly and such.
On the other hand, if you are feeling neighborly, and are considering joining us for tailgates this season, we would really appreciate a donation to the cause. Unfortunately, after investing $130 Million, the Rapids and Commerce City don't want anyone else taking money at their stadium, which means we can't take cash at the tailgate! Please visit the Class VI donation page and find the donation button. Anything at all would be very helpful. And grab a Class VI pin while yer there! There's only a half-dozen left, get 'em before they're gone -- forever.
Speaking of ways to help... we are looking for a few more volunteers to help us get the gear to each and every tailgate. If you know you'll be attending many (if not most) of the games, please consider helping us out! Just email mark@rapidsclassvi.com and let him know or talk to him during the tailgate.
One more piece of great news! The Scarves Are Here!!! Everyone who has ordered a scarf, please stop by the tailgate to pick yours up. If you ordered online with shipping? It's on the way to your house right now! If you haven't ordered? Then it's your lucky day. Please consider ordering online for pickup at the tailgate to simplify dealing with money issues. If you can't do that, just show up, enjoy the tailgate, and grab your scarf then!
We're looking forward to a great season on AND off the field.
Cheers,
The Class VI committee for good times, good times
