New Hope for Kids has announced the mascots that will compete in the 21st Games, playing the Amway Center on Friday, July 25, at 12:30 p.m., and Saturday, July 26, at 2 p.m.
Participating mascots include Stuff from the Orlando Magic, Albert and Alberta from the University of Florida, Captain Fear from the Tampa Bay Bucs,Billy the Marlin from Florida Marlins, and fan favorite Lil Red from the University of Nebraska.
The Mascot Games feature mascots from sports teams across the country competing in a variety of games. Fans of all ages will enjoy thrilling and pulse-pounding competition, as mascots from MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAA battle through gladiator-themed games to determine the true champions of the mascot world.
All proceeds from the Mascot Games benefit New Hope for Kids, which provides support to children and families grieving the death of a loved one, and grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Central Florida.
Tickets are on sale now. General admission tickets start at $12 and can be purchased
through amwaycenter.com, Chase Box Office at Amway Center, Ticketmaster retail locations, charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000 or at Ticketmaster.com. On Saturday only, all-access tickets –which include a Mascot meet and greet and reserved seating –are available for $25, and reserved seating is available for $20.
Group seating for Summer Camps is available by downloading a form from the Mascot Games website at www.mascotgames.org under the “Summer Camps” tab.
Since 1996, New Hope for Kids has been helping Central Florida children in need. It brings hope, healing and happiness to children and families suffering from grief, loss or life-threatening illnesses.
Find out about New Hope for Kids by visiting www.newhopeforkids.org.
21st Annual Mascot Games Participating Mascots
• Ace – Toronto Blue Jays
• Burnie – Miami Heat
• Fin the Whale – Vancouver Canucks
• Harry the Hawk – Atlanta Hawks
• Lil Red – U of N
• N.J. Devil – New Jersey Devils
• Raymond – Tampa Bay Rays
• Rowdy – Dallas Cowboys
• Sebastian – University of Miami
• Stormy – Carolina Hurricanes
• Stuff the Magic Dragon – Orlando Magic
• Thunderbug – Tampa Bay Lightning
• Albert + Alberta – University of Florida
• Moondog - Cleveland Cavaliers
• Knightro – University of Central Florida
• Tommy Hawk – Chicago Blackhawks
• D. Baxter the Bobcat – Arizona Diamondbacks
• Louie – St. Louis Blues
• Slamson the Lion – Sacramento Kings
• Stormy – Carolina Hurricanes
