CLEVELAND, OH - January 20, 2012 - The Cavaliers are dressing up in their CavFanatic best to celebrate the loudest and proudest social network of fans in the NBA at CavFanatic Night presented by Verizon on Wednesday, January 25th vs. the New York Knicks at 7:00 p.m. In the first of five CavFanatic Nights being held this season to recognize the CavFanatic.com online community, Cavs players will debut the brand new, 2011-12 edition of the CavFanatic uniform—but not before Fanatics enjoy a pregame reception at the Hard Rock Café!
CavFanatic.com, the vibrant social networking platform for Cavs fans, coaches, players and personalities, has grown substantially to include nearly 28,000 members and 44,000 daily page views since its inception on May of 2008 because of its exclusivity to fans and a sense of community amongst its frequent visitors. With 801,601 Facebook friends and 86,838 followers on Twitter, the Cavs are always buzzing in the social media community!
The CavFanatic jersey will be the only alternate uniform the players will wear this season, making it a must-see! Designed with CavFanatics in mind, the 2011-12 navy blue jersey will feature Wine & Gold numbering and lettering, as well as the traditional jersey tag that displays the Fanatic mantra, “Stand Up. Stand Out.”
CavFanatics in attendance at the game will not only have the chance to win various prizes, but will be in store for a night full of fun and festivities that showcase just how hard the team is working to continue to earn their support! Fans can visit CavFanatic.com to become a member and to purchase tickets (or call 800-820-CAVS) for CavFanatic Night on January 25th.
Attention All Fanatics!
Back by popular demand, the Cavs have once again teamed up with Hard Rock Café to throw a private pregame reception from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. exclusively for CavFanatic members! For as low as $16 per person, CavFanatics can take advantage of a great ticket package that includes:
- Special private pregame party at Hard Rock Café with free appetizers and a cash bar
- Cavs game ticket
- An exclusive, all-new CavFanatic t-shirt
- Chances to win great prizes
- Opportunities to meet Cavaliers personalities
Fanatics who already have a ticket to the Cavs vs. Knicks game can purchase a pass to the pregame reception at Hard Rock Café for just $5 by visiting CavFanatic.com or calling 216-420-2187.
*All tickets will be sent via Flash Seats, the primary method of ticketing for the Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena. Fanatics will be automatically added to the "VIP Guest List" at Hard Rock Cafe where they will gain entrance to the pregame festivities and pick up their t-shirt.
And there’s more in store! CavFanatics can look forward to all the excitement and great offers for all upcoming CavFanatic Nights at The Q this season:
- CavFanatic Night #1 January 25th vs. New York
- CavFanatic Night #2 February 4th vs. Dallas
- CavFanatic Night #3 February 8th vs. LA Clippers
- CavFanatic Night #4 March 18th vs. Atlanta
- CavFanatic Night #5 April 10th vs. Charlotte
CavFanatic Merchandise Available in the Cavaliers Team Shop
Always a fan favorite and a best seller, the special edition 2011-12 CavFanatic jersey with the special CavFanatic colorations and jock tag will be available in the Cavaliers Team Shop at Quicken Loans Arena for the night of the game. Also available will be an exclusive assortment of CavFanatic merchandise including tee shirts, hats, headbands, wristbands and more!
Tickets are available for the Cavs vs. New York Knicks January 25th game by calling 800-820-CAVS (2287), on cavs.com, the Quicken Loans Arena Box Office and at all northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart locations. (Tickets purchased by phone or at cavs.com will be delivered through Flash Seats, the primary method of ticketing for the Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena).