Orlando Magic to Honor Fans with “Fan Appreciation Night” on Monday

Josh Cohen
Digital News Manager

Orlando, Fla. (April 12, 2013) – The Orlando Magic will honor its fans with Fan Appreciation Night on Monday, April 15 as they face the Chicago Bulls in the last regular season game at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Highlighting Fan Appreciation Night will be a jersey presentation to 14 randomly-selected Magic season ticket holders and representatives from 14 community partners, who will each receive an authentic autographed jersey from a Magic player prior to tip-off. The night will also include a number of activities centered around the fans, including pregame festivities and in-game activities. In addition, the team will distribute a special Instagram game program highlighting fan photos received through #MagicGram and photos posted throughout the season on the Magic’s Instagram account, “MagicNBA.”

Additional highlights include:
First 7,500 fans will receive an Orlando Magic Fan Clapper presented by Florida Hospital
Jameer Nelson will address fans prior to the game
Retail special – 40% off entire purchase
Concession special – $5 hot dog and regular soda
Text-2-Win promotion – 2012-2013 team autographed basketballs
Top 10 plays of the year
Aleve Hustle Player of the Year awarded to Kyle O’Quinn at halftime
Kia Performance Challenge – One fan will shoot a half court shot to win a brand new Kia Optima

The 14 community partners who will be receiving an authentic autographed jersey from a Magic player as a sign of thanks: Florida Senior Programs, Inc.; New Directions Community Outreach, Inc.; Professional Opportunities Program for Students (POPS); Parramore Kids Zone; City Year Orlando; Center for Multiculture, Orlando; Epilepsy Association of Central Florida; Elevate Orlando; Junior Achievement of Central Florida; S.I.P.P. Program; BASE CAMP; Hope Community Center; Triple Eagle CC; Helping All Youth Achieve