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For Immediate Release
Monday, October 30, 2006
Capitals Invite Media to New Training Facility Nov. 1
Capitals and Arlington County to unveil name of new ice rink in Arlington, Va.
The Washington Capitals and Arlington County will announce the name and open the doors of the team’s new training center and community rinks at a news conference at the new facility Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m.
Joining Capitals chairman and majority owner Ted Leonsis and other team officials and players at the announcement will be representatives from the company that has acquired the facility’s naming rights, as well as Arlington County officials. The new facility, which features two ice rinks built atop the public parking garage adjacent to the Ballston Common Mall, is owned by Arlington County and leased to the Capitals.
WHO:
- Capitals chairman and majority owner Ted Leonsis
- Other Capitals officials and players
- Representatives from the company that acquired the building’s naming rights
- Arlington County officials
- Longtime Capitals season-ticket holders
WHAT:
- Media preview of new facility
- Naming rights announcement
WHEN:
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.
WHERE:
The new Capitals training facility at 627 N. Glebe Road in Arlington, Va.
Directions: Take I-66 to exit 71. Follow Glebe Road south for approximately one mile and enter the Ballston Common Mall parking garage on your left. The rink is located on Level 8 of the garage. Park on Level 6 and follow the signs to Stair A; go up two flights to enter the rink.
Via Metrorail: Take the Orange Line to the Ballston stop. Follow the indoor walkway to the Ballston Common Mall and take the mall elevators to Level 6 of the parking garage.
Note: There is a height restriction in the garage; vehicles taller than 6’6” must park on the street.
RSVP:
Please contact Nate Ewell in the Washington Capitals media relations department (202.266.2357; if you plan to attend.
Capitals full season tickets, weekend plans and 11-game plans are available and can be purchased through the Caps PowerPay option – monthly payments with no fees or charges. Single-game tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets. Call 202-266-CAPS, email or visit WashingtonCaps.com for more information.
Arlington, Va., is a world-class residential, business and tourist location that was originally part of the "10 miles square" parcel of land surveyed in 1791 to be the Nation's Capital. It is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the United States, occupying slightly less than 26 square miles. Arlington maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools and enlightened land use, and received the Environmental Protection Agency's highest award for "Smart Growth" in 2002. Home to some of the most influential organizations in the world - including the Pentagon - Arlington stands out as one of America's preeminent places to live, visit and do business.
