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PUBLIC & MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF
Sebrina Brewster Senior Manager, Public & Media Relations
In her 17th season with the Chicago Bulls and 12th in the Public and Media Relations Department …Sebrina is responsible for assisting the senior director with the department’s day-to-day public andmedia relations operations … serves as liaison between the Bulls and local, national and interna-tional media … in addition to facilitating player interview requests, Sebrina manages the depart-ment’s budget, staff and publications and travels on the road with the team … prior to joining thePublic and Media Relations Department, Sebrina spent five seasons in the Bulls CommunityRelations Department … Sebrina began her career with the Bulls as an intern … a native of SouthCarolina, she graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. degree in BroadcastJournalism … while at USC, she worked three years as a Student Assistant in the SportsInformation Office … Sebrina also earned a M.S. degree in Sports Management from the UnitedStates Sports Academy … Sebrina resides in Chicago.
Matt Yob Manager, Public & Media Relations
Enters his 10th season in the NBA, and his eighth with the Bulls … assists with all day-to-day pub-lic and media relations responsibilities … serves as a liaison between the Bulls and local, nationaland international media … also assists with the coordination of player and staff interviews, writ-ten information disseminated by the Bulls, team travel, and maintains statistical and historicalteam information … a native of Milwaukee, he has also previously worked for the Houston Rocketsand the Indiana Pacers … he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a B.A. inPublic Relations … upon graduation, he worked for the Schaumburg Flyers (Northern League) fortwo seasons, primarily assisting the Media Relations department and Baseball Operations … Matt and his wife, Krisha, reside in Mount Prospect with their two children, Jacob and Ella.
Shaun Hickombottom Coordinator, Public & Media Relations
In his third season with the Bulls … assists with all day-to-day public and media relations respon-sibilities … serves as a liaison between the Bulls and local, national and international media …assists with the compilation of news clips, game notes, statistics, facilitating player and staffinterviews, writing press releases, maintaining historical information and team travel … joined the Bulls after serving two seasons as an intern with the Milwaukee Bucks Public RelationsDepartment … Shaun, 26, graduated from Marquette University with a B.A. in Advertising and a minor in Marketing … Shaun resides in Chicago.
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MEDIA INFORMATION
MEDIA INFORMATIONThe Chicago Bulls are entering their 45th season in the NBA and 17th year at the United Center. This season, the Bulls will becelebrating the 20th anniversary of the franchise’s first NBA Championship. The Chicago Bulls appreciate the continued cover-age and support from the media, and we look forward to assisting you again this season. In an effort to provide a professionalworking environment, the Bulls have established the following guidelines for the 2010-2011 season:
Credentials
We will honor all reasonable requests for credentials from recognized newspapers, magazines, radio and television outlets.The only season passes that will be honored at the United Center are Bulls season credentials and NBA season credentials.Each of those credentials will admit the bearer to the United Center, the upstairs press box, press row, the press work roomand both locker rooms. However, IN ORDER TO RESERVE SEATING, MEDIA MEMBERS HOLDING SEASON PASSES SHOULDNOTIFY THE BULLS PR DEPARTMENT IF THEY ARE PLANNING TO COVER A GAME. Individual single-game press and photocredentials can be secured for accredited media members by calling the Bulls Public and Media Relations Department no laterthan 5:00 p.m. the day before a game (by 5:00 p.m. Friday for a weekend or Monday game). Single-game passes can be pickedup at Gate 3 1/2 on the northeast corner of the United Center.
Credentials must be visibly worn in the United Center to assure proper access to designated areas. In all cases, season andsingle-game passes are non-transferrable. Any unauthorized use will subject the bearer to ejection from the United Centerand the forfeiture of the credential.
Press Work Room
The press work room is located on the service level in the northwest corner of the United Center. Working media with validcredentials will be allowed into the press work room. The work area is equipped with photography rooms, electrical outlets,phones and wireless Internet service.
Services
A pre-game meal will be available in the press work room at a charge of $6.00. Prior to the game, the media will be provided withgame notes and other game-related information. All statistical services including play-by-play, quarter statistics, halftime andfinal box score, as well as post-game quotes will be distributed to all press seat locations. Fax service is also provided before, dur-ing and after the game.
Locker Room
In accordance with NBA policy, the Bulls’ and visitors’ locker rooms will be open to the media up to 45 minutes before thegame and 10 minutes after the end of the game. Only working media with a valid credential will be admitted into the lockerrooms. Still photography is not allowed in the locker rooms at any time. Media members are also prohibited from using cellphones inside the locker room. The Bulls’ locker room is located on the north end of the service level, while the visitor’s lock-er room is located adjacent to the press work room.
Photographers
A single-game credential will be issued to accredited photographers from large-circulation Chicagoland daily newspapers.Photographers from other newspapers or magazines wishing to work specific games must request single-game passes.Freelance photographers needing credentials must submit a letter indicating a specific assignment from a publication.
Post-game TV and Radio Interviews
Please be sure to list THREE choices for radio and television post-game interview requests. This will ensure an interviewee incase their first choice and second choices are unavailable.
Autographs/Personal Cameras
No autographs of players or coaches are allowed. The use of personal cameras and camera phones is prohibited.
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RADIO ANNOUNCERS
Chuck Swirsky Radio Play-By-Play Announcer
Chuck Swirsky brings more than 20 years of broadcasting experience to the Chicago Bulls as hebegins his third season as play-by-play announcer for all Bulls games broadcast on ESPN Radio 1000(WMVP-AM) … in addition to his play-by-play duties, Chuck is the pre- and post-game reporter forBulls TV for all home games … Swirsky also contributes regularly to Bulls.com … Chuck can also befound on Twitter communicating with Bulls fans, including in-game “Tweets”… Swirsky joined theBulls from the Toronto Raptors where he served as the team’s television play-by-play announcer forseven seasons … prior to that, Swirsky called the action for the Raptors radio broadcasts for three
seasons … Swirsky is no stranger to the Midwest, his experience over the years has included stints calling games for theUniversity of Michigan and DePaul University … he also served as sports director for WJR-AM in Detroit where he anchored thepre-game and post-game shows for the Detroit Red Wings and the University of Michigan football team … Swirsky rose toprominence while serving as the sports director for WGN-AM in Chicago from 1982-1994 … he was the host of the Chicago BearsRadio Network for 10 years and held similar responsibilities for the Chicago Cubs Radio Network for 12 seasons … while at WGNRadio, Swirsky also called the action for the Chicago Sting of the NASL and extended into television as the play-by-playannouncer for Northwestern football for three seasons … Swirsky was also the Bulls public address announcer from 1980-1983 …on Sept. 30, 1994 the Governor of Illinois proclaimed Chuck Swirsky Day for the state … Swirsky’s experience also took him toNew York City where he did morning-drive sports for WABC Radio and appeared Sundays on ESPN Radio talking about the NBA …in 1996, he was awarded Best Play-by-Play announcer by the AP and received the Best Sportscaster Award for the state ofMichigan for three consecutive years from 1995-97.
Bill Wennington Radio Analyst
Bill Wennington enters his eighth season as color commentator for all Chicago Bulls radio broad-casts ... Wennington is partnered with Chuck Swirsky to broadcast Bulls games on ESPN Radio 1000 …you can also see Bill representing the Bulls at various charity events throughout the Chicagolandarea … served as a mentor and Coordinator of the Bulls’ player relations program for three years(2001-2004) … was a sideline reporter for FOX Sports Net Chicago during the 2002-03 season ... a 13-year veteran of the NBA, he spent six seasons with the Bulls (1993-94 through 1998-99), includingthree World Championships … a native of Montreal, Canada, Bill was also a member of the 1984 and
1992 Canadian Olympic Teams … recently inducted into the Quebec Basketball Hall of Fame and the Canadian Basketball Hall ofFame … played his college basketball at St. John’s University and was inducted into the school’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002… Bill and his wife, Anne, reside in Lake Forest, Ill., and have one son, Robbie.
Omar Ramos Spanish Radio Play-By-Play
Omar Ramos begins his second season as play-by-play announcer for all Chicago Bulls Spanishbroadcasts on WRTO (1200 AM) alongside Ozzie Guillen, Jr… Ramos has served as the play-by-playannouncer for Spanish broadcasts for the Chicago White Sox for the past four seasons … he is cur-rently the afternoon drive host of one of Univision Radio’s top stations (106.7 La Kalle ) and weekendhost on (105.1 FM La Que Buena) … a native of California’s central valley, Ramos was born and raisedin Tulare, Calif (south of Fresno) … graduated with a communications degree from Modesto JuniorCollege and FSU.
Ozzie Guillen, Jr. Spanish Radio Analyst
In his second season, Ozzie Guillen, Jr., will announce all Chicago Bulls Spanish broadcasts on WRTO(1200 AM) alongside Omar Ramos … for the past four seasons, Guillen and Ramos have also been thevoices for all Chicago White Sox Spanish radio broadcasts … Guillen currently is the host of his ownshow, in both English and Spanish, on WSCR 670 AM on Sunday nights … he is the son of ChicagoWhite Sox manager Ozzie Guillen and is an alumnus of Columbia College in Chicago.
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TELEVISION ANNOUNCERS / P.A. ANNOUNCER
Neil Funk Television Play-By-Play Announcer
Neil Funk returns for his 20th season broadcasting Chicago Bulls basketball ... Funk teams withStacey King to announce Bulls basketball on its television broadcasts on Comcast SportsNet, WGN-TVand WCIU-TV … prior to the Bulls, he served as the announcer for Philadelphia 76ers games on WPHL-TV for four seasons ... was the recipient of an Emmy award for his broadcasting in 1989 ... he beganhis career in 1971 announcing University of Illinois basketball and football and Danville Warrior games(Milwaukee Brewers farm club) on WITY Radio ... his first NBA stint was in 1976-77, when he broadcastthe Sixers on WIBG Radio ... he then moved to Kansas City, where he announced Kings games ... while
serving as the Kings’ broadcaster, he was named Missouri’s best sports broadcaster three times ... he returned to Philadelphiaand broadcast Sixers games on WPHL-TV and WFIL Radio from 1982 to 1985 ... the following three seasons he handled play-by-play for the New Jersey Nets on WNBC and WNEW ... Neil and his wife, Renee, reside in Chicago, and have one son, William.
Stacey King Television Analyst
Stacey King teams with broadcast veteran Neil Funk for his fifth season calling Chicago Bulls gameson Comcast SportsNet, WGN-TV, and WCIU-TV … during the 2005-06 season, King was the studio ana-lyst for Bulls Pre-Game Live and Post-Game Live shows on Comcast SportsNet … Stacey is nostranger to the Bulls, as he was a member of three Bulls World Championship teams (1991, 1992, 1993)… an eight-year veteran of the NBA, he spent four-and-a-half seasons in Chicago … also played forMinnesota, Miami, Boston and Dallas … he was head coach of the CBA’s Rockford Lightning for fourseasons, where he led them back to the championship game for the first time in 16 years … Stacey
was a First Team All-American at the University of Oklahoma … he was the leading scorer in the 1988 NCAA Tournament and theBig Eight Player of the Year in 1989 … led his team to the NCAA National Championship game in 1988, where the Sooners lost tothe Kansas Jayhawks … Stacey resides in Long Grove, Ill., and is the father of three sons Erick, 19, Garrett, 17 and Brandon, 15.
Tommy Edwards Public Address Announcer
Tommy Edwards is back on the mic for his 19th season as public address announcer for the ChicagoBulls … Edwards is credited with originating the Bulls famous signature style of introducing the start-ing lineups with “And now …” he was also the first stadium announcer to play Gary Glitters’, “Rock ‘n’Roll Part II,” and Alan Parsons Project’s, “Sirius” which have become two of America’s favorite sportsanthems … Tommy is a legend in the radio industry … he has worked in Chicago as program directorat WLS and WKQX and in Boston at WODS-FM and Los Angeles at KCBS-FM … he also has been an on-airtalent at WLS, WJMK, WRLL and currently at WILV-FM (100.3FM) … Tommy is also Operations Manager
for seven internet radio music channels on Chicago Radio On Line (www.chicagoradioonline.com) … while at WLS, Tommy co-developed and produced Disney World's first radio promotion, developed the “Music Radio Game” and joined Larry Lujack on thepopular “Animal Stories” segment as Lil’ Tommy … Edwards is a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciencesand has served on its Board of Governors … he resides in Lake Forest, Ill. with his wife, Mary Lou and son, Tommy.
Steve Kashul Radio Host
Steve Kashul serves as the pre-game, halftime, and post-game host for Chicago Bulls games alongsidethe play-by-play team of Chuck Swirsky and Bill Wennington on ESPN Radio 1000 and the Chicago BullsRadio Network … Kashul is also co-owner of Channel Fore, Inc., which produces “The Golf Scene” TVshow on Comcast SportsNet, of which Steve is also the host … he is also Director of Membership atKemper Lakes Golf Club in Kildeer, Ill. … Steve is a two-time Emmy Award winner for his work as hostof Chicago Bulls Basketball on Sports Channel (1991-1997) … winner of a Telly Award in 2006 for hiswork as host on “The Golf Scene” television show … his work has appeared on the national scale, hav-
ing served as the lead announcer and voice of the Senior PGA Tour for CNBC in 2001, as well as live events on the Golf Channel …Steve has also been a feature writer/columnist for the Chicago District Golfer magazine and is a former sports writer for theChicago Sun-Times … Kashul is a communications graduate from DePaul University and was born and raised in Park Ridge, Ill. …currently residing in Naperville, Ill., with his wife Cindy, and sons Cory and Troy.
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CHICAGO BULLS TV & RADIO BROADCAST HISTORY
CHICAGO BULLS TV BROADCAST HISTORYYEARS AFFILIATES ANNOUNCERS
1966-73 WGN 9 Jack Brickhouse
1973-75 WSNS 44 Andy Musser & Dick Gonski
1975-76 WSNS 44 Andy Musser & Lorn Brown
1976-77 WGN 9 Lorn Brown
1977-78 WGN 9 Lorn Brown & Johnny “Red” Kerr
1978-79 WGN 9 Jack Fleming & Johnny “Red” Kerr
1979-80 WGN 9 Bob Costas & Johnny “Red” Kerr
1980-82 WGN 9 Milo Hamilton & Johnny “Red” Kerr
1982-83 WGN 9/SportsVision Milo Hamilton & John Mengelt/Joe Tait & Johnny “Red” Kerr
1983-85 WGN 9/SportsVision Milo Hamilton & John Mengelt/Bill Hazen & Johnny “Red” Kerr
1985-89 WFLD 32/SportsVision Jim Durham & Johnny “Red” Kerr
1989-91 WGN 9/SportsChannel Jim Durham & Johnny “Red” Kerr
1991-97 WGN 9/SportsChannel Wayne Larrivee & Johnny “Red” Kerr/Tom Dore & Johnny “Red” Kerr
1997-98 WGN 9/FOX Sports Net Chicago Wayne Larrivee, Johnny “Red” Kerr & John Paxson/Tom Dore, Johnny “Red” Kerr & John Paxson
1998-99 WGN 9/FOX Sports Net Chicago Wayne Larrivee & John Paxson/Tom Dore & John Paxson
1999-2004 WGN 9 & WCIU 26/FOX Sports Net Chicago Wayne Larrivee & Johnny “Red” Kerr/Tom Dore & Johnny “Red” Kerr
2004-06 WGN 9 & WCIU 26/Comcast SportsNet Chicago Wayne Larrivee & Johnny “Red” Kerr/Tom Dore & Johnny “Red” Kerr
2006-07 WGN 9 & WCIU 26/Comcast SportsNet Chicago Wayne Larrivee & Johnny “Red” Kerr/Tom Dore, Johnny “Red” Kerr & Stacey King
2007-08 WGN 9 & WCIU 26/Comcast SportsNet Chicago Wayne Larrivee & Johnny “Red” Kerr/Tom Dore, Johnny “Red” Kerr & Stacey King
2008-09 WGN 9 & WCIU 26/Comcast SportsNet Chicago Neil Funk, Stacey King & Johnny “Red” Kerr
2009-10 WGN 9 & WCIU 26/Comcast SportsNet Chicago Neil Funk & Stacey King
2010-11 WGN 9 & WCIU 26/Comcast SportsNet Chicago Neil Funk & Stacey King
CHICAGO BULLS RADIO BROADCAST HISTORYYEARS AFFILIATES ANNOUNCERS
1966-68 WGN Lou Boudreau & Vince Lloyd
1968-70 WGN Vince Lloyd & Roy Leonard
1970-71 WIND Jack Fleming & Bill Berg
1971-73 WIND Jack Fleming
1973-80 WIND Jim Durham
1980-81 WVON Jim Durham & Norm Van Lier
1981-82 WVON/WGCI Jim Durham
1982-83 WIND Jim Durham & Dave Baum
1983-85 WIND Jim Durham
1985-86 WMAQ Jim Durham
1986-88 WMAQ Jim Durham & Johnny “Red” Kerr
1988-89 WLUP Jim Durham & Johnny “Red” Kerr
1989-90 WLUP Jim Durham, Johnny “Red” Kerr & John Rooney
1990-91 WLUP Jim Durham, Johnny “Red” Kerr, John Rooney & Tom Boerwinkle
1991-92 WMAQ/WTAQ (Spanish) Neil Funk & Tom Boerwinkle/John Morales & Christian Ramos
1992-94 WMAQ/WIND (Spanish) Neil Funk & Tom Boerwinkle/Hector Molina & Hector Lozano
1994-95 WMAQ/WIND (Spanish) Neil Funk & John Paxson/Hector Molina & Hector Lozano
1995-96 WMAQ/WIND (Spanish) Neil Funk/Hector Molina
1996-98 WMVP/WIND (Spanish) Neil Funk & Derrek Dickey/Hector Molina
1998-99 WMVP/WIND (Spanish) Neil Funk, Derrek Dickey & Johnny “Red” Kerr/Hector Molina
1999-2003 WMVP Neil Funk & John Paxson
2003-06 WMVP Neil Funk & Bill Wennington
2006-07 WCKG Neil Funk & Bill Wennington
2007-08 WMVP Neil Funk & Bill Wennington
2008-09 WMVP Chuck Swirsky & Bill Wennington
2009-10 WMVP/WRTO (Spanish) Chuck Swirsky & Bill Wennington/Omar Ramos & Ozzie Guillen, Jr.
2010-11 WMVP/WRTO (Spanish) Chuck Swirsky & Bill Wennington/Omar Ramos & Ozzie Guillen, Jr.
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TRAVELING MEDIA
Director Comcast SportsNet
JIM ANGIO
ProducerComcast SportsNet
BOB ALBRECHT
Associate ProducerComcast SportsNet
TAMRA ANDERSON
ProducerWGN-TV/WCIU-TV
JON WALGREN
Associate ProducerWGN-TV/WCIU-TV
DOUG STANTON
Associate ProducerWGN-TV/WCIU-TV
MARC BRADY
Beat ReporterChicago Tribune
K.C. JOHNSON
Beat ReporterDaily Herald
MIKE MCGRAW
NBA Writer/Beat ReporterChicago Sun-Times
JOHN JACKSON
Beat Reporter CSNChicago.com
AGGREY SAM
Beat ReporterESPNChicago.com
NICK FRIEDELL
Bulls.com
SAM SMITH
Director WGN-TV/WCIU-TV
SKIP ELLISON
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BULLS DIGITAL | TV | RADIO
BULLS DIGITAL
Bulls.com is the ultimate source for information pertaining to the Chicago Bulls. Part of the NBA.com network, it is theofficial web site of the Chicago Bulls and is updated constantly. Fans visit Bulls.com for complete game coverage(including BullsTV's game day preview with Chuck Swirsky, live in-game interactive fan chat, Sam Smith's analysisrecaps, BullsTV post-game video interviews, box scores, photos, and BullsTV video highlights), off-court news, ticketinformation, roster information, statistics, schedules, Sam Smith's NBA columns and mailbags, team store, broadcastinformation, player bios, feature stories, exclusive interviews, historical information, team calendar, player appear-ances, promotions and marketing initiatives.
A re-designed Bulls.com was launched at the beginning of the 2009-10 season and provides fans quicker and easieraccess to game information, up-to-the-minute news, and video content powered by BullsTV. Also recently launched,BullsConnect.com allows fans to create and manage their own unique fan profile, upload videos and photos, createtheir own blog, participate in message board conversations, connect with other Bulls fans, and comment on anyBulls.com news story.
Fans can have Bulls information sent to them via e-mail or text message by subscribing to mybulls or Bulls MobileAlerts. mybulls is the official free e-newsletter of the Chicago Bulls that sends gameday previews, news, press releases, exclusive interviews and other Bulls information to fans via e-mail. With Bulls Mobile Alerts, fans can receive instant game scores, stats, breaking news and exclusive ticket offers sent right to their mobile phones.
The Chicago Bulls also actively converse with fans via the team's official Facebook page (Facebook.com/chicagobulls)and Twitter account @chicagobulls.
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NBA KEY DATES
2010September 16 – 19 Basketball Without Borders (Barcelona, Spain)
September 24 Players participating in NBA Europe Live presented by EA Sports, NBA Mexico Game 2010 presented by HP and NBA China Games 2010 may report to their teams no earlier than 11 a.m.
September 27 Training Camps open for all other teams
October 3 NBA Europe Live presented by EA Sports (Milan) New York Knicks vs. Armani Jeans Milano atMediolanum Forum
October 4 NBA Europe Live presented by EA Sports (London) Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolvesat The O2
October 6 NBA Europe Live presented by EA Sports (Paris) New York Knicks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves atPalais Omnisports Paris Bercy
October 7 NBA Europe Live presented by EA Sports (Barcelona) Los Angeles Lakers vs. Regal FC Barcelona(Palau Sant Jordi)
October 12 NBA Mexico Game 2010 presented by HP (Mexico City) San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippersat Palacios de los Deportes
October 13 NBA China Games 2010 (Beijing) Houston Rockets vs. New Jersey Nets at Wukesong Arena
October 16 NBA China Games 2010 (Guangzhou) Houston Rockets vs. New Jersey Nets at GuangzhouInternational Sport and Entertainment Center
October 22 NBA Preseason ends
October 25 Rosters set for NBA Opening Day (6 p.m. ET)
October 26 Start of the 2010-11 NBA Season
October 26 – November 2 NBA Tip-Off 2010 presented by Kia Motors
2011January 5 10-day contracts may now be signed
January 10 All contracts are guaranteed for the remainder of the season
February 18-20 2011 NBA All-Star Game (Los Angeles, Calif.)
February 24 Trade deadline, 3 p.m. ET
April 6 – 9 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (Portsmouth, Va.)
April 13 Regular Season ends
April 14 Rosters set for 2011 NBA Playoffs, 3 p.m. ET
April 16 2011 NBA Playoffs begin
April 24 NBA Early Entry Eligibility Deadline (11:59 p.m. ET)
May 2-3 Conference Semifinals begin (possible move up to April 30 or May 1)
May 17-18 Conference Finals begin (possible move up to May 15 or 16)
May 17 2011 NBA Draft Lottery
June 2 2011 NBA Finals begin (possible move up to May 31)
June 13 NBA Draft Early Entry Entrant Withdrawal Deadline (5:00 p.m. ET)
June 16 The Finals latest possible date
June 23 2011 NBA Draft
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UNITED CENTER INFORMATION
UNITED CENTER BUILDING INFORMATIONIn 1988, Jerry Reinsdorf, majority owner and Chairman of the Chicago Bulls, and the late, William Wirtz, owner of the ChicagoBlackhawks, formed a new partnership to create an arena that would take sports into the 21st century.
The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks, is the largest arena in the United States. Constructionbegan in April 1992, and the building officially opened its doors on Aug. 18, 1994.
Since its opening, the United Center has hosted over 200 events each year. Some of the events the United Center has been proudto host include: the 1996 Democratic National Convention, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Barbra Streisand,Bette Midler, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circuses, Disney On Ice, the Big Ten BasketballTournament, the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament and the NBA Finals.
The United Center has hosted over thirty-million guests since it opened in 1994. Since 2005, in accordance with the Chicago CleanIndoor Air Ordinance, the United Center is a smoke-free facility.
SEATING CAPACITIES
Hockey 19,917 United CenterBasketball 20,917 1901 West Madison StreetConcerts – 180-Degree 17,000 Chicago, Illinois 60612Concerts – 360-Degree 25,000 (312) 455-4500Circus 20,500 www.unitedcenter.com
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MAP & DIRECTIONS
United Center1901 West Madison StreetChicago, IL 60612Phone: (312) 455-4500
FROM O’HARE:
Take 90 East to the Madison Street exit. Turn right on Madison Street (heading west).The United Center is on the left side of the street at 1901 West Madison Street.
FROM MIDWAY:Take 55 North to 90 West. Exit at Madison Street. Turn left on Madison Street (headingwest). The United Center is located on the left at 1901 West Madison Street.
FROM DOWNTOWN:Take Grand Avenue west to Ogden Avenue.Turn left (south). Head south on Ogden Avenue to Madison Street. Turn right (west).The United Center is on the left side of the street.
Sheri L. Berto Center (Practice Facility)550 Lake-Cook RoadDeerfield, IL 60015Phone: (847) 444-8700
FROM O’HARE:
Take 294 North. Exit at Lake-Cook Road. Turn right on Lake-Cook (heading east). Turn left onto Waukegan Road(heading north). Turn left onto Kates Road (only left turnallowed). Head west 500 feet and the Berto Center is onthe left side at 550 Lake-Cook Road.
FROM MIDWAY:
Take 55 North to 90/94 West. At the 90 West (O’Hare)/94(Milwaukee) split, take 94 West. Exit at Dundee Road West.Turn right onto Waukegan Road (heading north). Turn leftat Kates Road (left turn only). Head west 500 feet and theBerto Center is on the left at 550 Lake-Cook Road.
FROM DOWNTOWN:
Take 94 West. At the O’Hare/Milwaukee split, stay on 94West/Edens Expressway. Exit at Dundee Road West. Turnright onto Waukegan Road. Turn left onto Kates Road andthen an immediate left at the first light. The Berto Centeris on the left side at 550 Lake-Cook Road.
FROM 294/TRI-STATE:
Take 294 North to Lake-Cook Road. Exit at Lake-CookRoad and head east (right). Turn left onto Pfingsten Road.Turn right at the first light. The Berto Center is on the leftside of the street at 550 Lake-Cook Road.
DIRECTIONS TO THE UNITED CENTER & BERTO CENTER
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TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket Prices: $130, $110, $60, $40, $20 and $10(Season ticket holders receive a $5 to $35 savings per ticket from individual game prices.)
For select “Preferred” games: $135, $110, $65, $46, $30
For select “Prime” games: $140, $120, $70, $50
For select “Premier” games: $160, $130, $80, $60
Tickets for any Chicago Bulls home game can be ordered in one of five convenient ways:
1) ONLINEVisit Bulls.com and click on Buy Tickets. Or visit TicketExchange at Bulls.com to buy tickets from season ticket holders
and fans.
2) BY PHONECall 1-800-4NBA-TIX to use a major credit card. Orders are accepted up to one hour before game time. If time does not
permit mailing, tickets will be held for pickup at the United Center’s Gate 4 Will Call within 90 minutes of the game.
3) UNITED CENTER BOX OFFICEVisit the United Center Box Office (Gate 4) at 1901 W. Madison St. The box office is open Monday through Saturday from
11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and through halftime on game nights. The box office accepts cash, certified checks, Visa,
MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
4) TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS Visit any Chicago area Ticketmaster location. For a list of more than 75 convenient locations, visit Ticketmaster.com.
5) BY MAILComplete the order form found on all Bulls pocket schedules (or at Bulls.com) and mail with payment to: Chicago Bulls
Tickets, 1901 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60612-2459. Orders must be received at least two weeks in advance of the first
game ordered, and all tickets are subject to availability. Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers games
are not available by mail.
SEASON TICKETSFull Season Plans (45 games) and 11-Game Plans are available. For information, call (312) 455-4000 and ask for a Ticket
Representative. Or visit Bulls.com and click on Ticket Info.
GROUP TICKETSAt least 1,000 tickets per game are held for groups of 25 or more. Every group receives scoreboard recognition and free mini-posters. Group discounts are available for selected dates. Many exciting programs for fundraising and on-court participation areavailable, including Preps with Pros, Tickets to Happiness and Court of Dreams. For information about group outings, call (312)455-4000 and ask for a Ticket Representative. Or visit Bulls.com and click on Ticket Info.
DAY-OF-EVENT RENTAL SUITESAt least 1,000 tickets per game are held for groups of 25 or more. Every group receives scoreboard recognition and free
mini-posters. Group discounts are available for selected dates. Many exciting programs for fundraising and on-court par-
ticipation are available, including Preps with Pros, Tickets to Happiness and Court of Dreams. For information about group
outings, call (312) 455-4000 and ask for a Ticket Representative. Or visit Bulls.com and click on Ticket Info.
GIFT CARDSGift cards are available in $25 and $50 denominations at Jewel and Dominick’s stores. Cards are valid for tickets at
Bulls.com and the United Center box office, and for merchandise at NBAStore.com and Fandemonium in the United Center.
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2010-2011 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
2010-2011 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
October10/30/10 Detroit Pistons Budweiser Hats*
NOVEMBER11/04/10 New York Knicks AT&T Schedule Magnets
DECEMBER12/01/10 Orlando Magic Comcast SportsNet Joakim Noah Bobblehead
12/06/10 Oklahoma City Thunder AthletiCo Carlos Boozer Bobblehead
12/10/10 Los Angeles Lakers Budweiser LuvaBulls Posters*
12/13/10 Indiana Pacers Harris Bank Joakim Noah “Shirt off our Back”
JANUARY01/08/11 Boston Celtics AT&T Snuggies
01/10/11 Detroit Pistons Harris Bank Taj Gibson “Shirt off our Back”
01/15/11 Miami Heat Verizon Wireless Derrick Rose Drawstring Bags
01/20/11 Dallas Mavericks Budweiser Ski Caps*
01/24/11 Milwaukee Bucks Harris Bank “Luol Deng Shirt off our Back”
01/28/11 Orlando Magic ComEd Joakim Noah Drawstring Bags
FEBRUARY02/17/11 San Antonio Spurs Blue Cross Blue Shield Umbrellas
02/24/11 Miami Heat Harris Bank “Derrick Rose Shirt off our Back”
MARCH03/07/1 New Orleans Hornets Harris Bank Carlos Boozer “Shirt off our Back”
03/15/11 Washington Wizards Budweiser St. Patrick’s Day T-Shirts*
03/21/11 Sacramento Kings Verizon Wireless Benny Fleece Blankets
APRIL04/05/11 Phoenix Suns Hinckley Springs Cooler Bags
04/07/11 Boston Celtics Budweiser Freezer Mugs*
* 21 and older ONLY
Quantities of items are limited.All promotions are subject to change or cancel without notice.
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