mrmatas2277 Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 Tampa Bay Lightning May Offer Free BeerTAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Lightning (news) is hoping to tap into larger crowds by offering unlimited free beer to season ticket holders. But the sudsy sale may not reach its goal if safe-driving advocates have their way. Police and several area chapters of Mothers Against Drunk Driving say the hockey team's offer is irresponsible. "Why attach alcohol to a season-ticket plan? It's almost encouraging people to drink more than they should because it is free," said Sgt. Chris Velar, who runs the Police Department's drunken driving squad. During the first Eastern Conference playoff game between the Lightning and the Philadelphia Flyers (news) Saturday, the St. Pete Times Forum's main scoreboard advertised the offer. Those who paid $100 toward 2004-05 season tickets were eligible for unlimited free beer during the game. About 25 of the 21,000 people at the game signed up for season tickets, said team spokesman Bill Wickett. People who are already intoxicated aren't served beer and free taxi rides are provided to patrons who believe they have had too much to drink, Wickett said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxbomb Posted May 12 Report Share Posted May 12 Tampa Bay Lightning May Offer Free BeerTAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Lightning (news) is hoping to tap into larger crowds by offering unlimited free beer to season ticket holders. But the sudsy sale may not reach its goal if safe-driving advocates have their way. Police and several area chapters of Mothers Against Drunk Driving say the hockey team's offer is irresponsible. "Why attach alcohol to a season-ticket plan? It's almost encouraging people to drink more than they should because it is free," said Sgt. Chris Velar, who runs the Police Department's drunken driving squad. During the first Eastern Conference playoff game between the Lightning and the Philadelphia Flyers (news) Saturday, the St. Pete Times Forum's main scoreboard advertised the offer. Those who paid $100 toward 2004-05 season tickets were eligible for unlimited free beer during the game. About 25 of the 21,000 people at the game signed up for season tickets, said team spokesman Bill Wickett. People who are already intoxicated aren't served beer and free taxi rides are provided to patrons who believe they have had too much to drink, Wickett said. unlimited stadium tap beer= the mother of all hangovers really not a responsible move though on Tampas part ...only asking for trouble/law suits etc.speaking of the Lightning ...i remember when they first came into the league they were offering whole season tix for $150.00 ...now that was a bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatas2277 Posted May 12 Author Report Share Posted May 12 unlimited stadium tap beer= the mother of all hangovers really not a responsible move though on Tampas part ...only asking for trouble/law suits etc.i still like the idea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzo2 Posted May 14 Report Share Posted May 14 So much for that; the idea has been pulled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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