2017-18 INDIANA PACERS GROUP CATALOG WE GROW BASKETBALL HERE
AN ALL-STAR OUTING FOR YOUR GROUP Are you ready to give your next group outing the All-Star treatment? Then join us at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and let us help you make memories as your group attends an Indiana Pacers game. Attending an Indiana Pacers game with your group is perfect for entertaining clients, building camaraderie or simply having fun and creating memories with your friends, family or organization. Regardless of your group, we re sure to have an outing that will fit your needs. From VIP luxury suites and our all-inclusive Legends area to value packed group packages, there are plenty of fun options for your company, school, church, or any group of friends or family. There s also one-of-akind experiences such as the ability to high-five the players, play a game on the court or cut down the nets after the game. Plus, you ll have a dedicated Group Events Specialist to guide you through the whole process! The excitement of Indiana Pacers basketball is waiting for you! Contact us today and our professional, courteous staff will help you see how easy and fun it is to plan an outing with the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse this year. 1
GROUP OUTINGS Enjoy NBA entertainment as a group and save money! If your group wants to enjoy premium NBA entertainment at a discounted rate, our group seats might be your best bet. That s because our group seats are priced to meet your needs. No matter where you sit, groups start at just a ten person minimum and we have something for everyone! First, we ll sit your entire group together in a great location. You can choose from options that include our Balcony, Krieg DeVault Club Level or Lower Level. Our Balcony Level is incredibly affordable and with our new state of the art HD scoreboard, it s better than watching your big screen at home. Our Krieg DeVault Club Level seats offer more leg room, padded seats and inseat wait service. The Lower Level is for groups out to impress their members as you can see the action from a close-up view. In addition to these amenities, you ll also receive: Discounts Off Single Game Ticket Prices. Save money off of single game ticket prices by bringing your group of 10 or more people! No Lines. Everyone in your group gets their own ticket before the game, so there s no waiting in Will-Call lines. A Special Group Welcome. Your group s name will be displayed on our LED Ribbon Board. A Dedicated Group Events Specialist. Our experts will guide you every step of the way to ensure your group has a blast! Plus, it doesn t matter if your group is a group of 10 or 10,000; we can build a great outing to fit your needs. Simply put: Your group can enjoy an Indiana Pacers game and special perks for a great rate! 3 GROUP SIZE 10-10,000 LOCATION Lower Level, Club and Balcony INCLUDES Discounted pricing and a group welcome on our LED Ribbon Board
Hickory Pacers The heart of Hickory lives on as the Pacers will embrace this timeless classic for a 3rd year in a row. Look below for select games when the Pacers will turn back the clock and wear their Hoosier inspired Hickory jerseys. Friday, November 17, 7pm vs Detroit Pistons Monday, January 8, 7pm vs Milwaukee Bucks Sunday, February 11, 5pm vs New York Knicks Tuesday, April 10, 7pm vs Charlotte Hornets 5 Book Your Outing Today at Tickets@Pacers.com or Reach Out to Your Group Rep Directly (See Page 34)
LUCAS OIL FAMILY NIGHT Make a family night out of it. Free food and a gift for all! Let s face it; it s getting harder and harder to find affordable entertainment these days. Well, here s one fun and inexpensive option for your group outing. It s our Lucas Oil Family Night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, and we re sure everyone in your group will love it. This was our best selling promotion last year! First, choose from two offers in our Balcony Level. Next, don t worry about what you ll choose to eat when you get here or what souvenir you ll purchase; you see, the first go around is on us! Our family nights include a FREE hot dog, Pepsi beverage (soda or water) and a bag of chips. We ll also give you a limited edition souvenir gift with every ticket. Last but not least, we ll let you come on to the same court where the pro s play and shoot a regulation free throw after the game! Friday, October 20, 7pm vs Portland Trail Blazers Friday, November 17, 7pm vs Detroit Pistons Sunday, December 10, 5pm vs Denver Nuggets Saturday, December 23, 7pm vs Brooklyn Nets Saturday, January 27, 7pm vs Orlando Magic Friday, February 23, 7pm vs Atlanta Hawks Friday, March 23, 7pm vs L.A. Clippers Tuesday, April 10, 7pm vs Charlotte Hornets 7
MEETING SPACES Have your meeting at the coolest building in town! Prior to the game, organizations may be able to take advantage of one of our many unique meeting spaces. Spaces range from our NBA conference room to Pacers Square, a 4,000-square foot space with a beautiful view of the Indianapolis downtown skyline. There is no additional rental charge for these spaces on the day of a game; there are simply minimum ticket purchases. 9 GROUP SIZE Our meeting spaces can accommodate groups from 10-200 people while your group for the Pacers game can reach 10,000 LOCATION Many spaces to choose from throughout the building that we can customize to fit your needs INCLUDES Room can be set up in many ways with tables and chairs. Access to audio and video equipment included as well as several options to order in-house catering from Levy Restaurants
LEGENDS All-Inclusive meets top quality entertainment It s no secret why our Legends area is so popular. Whether you re looking to entertain business clients, treat your employees to a fun night out, or just party at a Pacers game, you re sure to have a good time when you bring a group out to Legends. With Legends, you ll have the best of both worlds as it boasts a great sports bar experience featuring an assortment of high top and low top tables surrounded by flat screen televisions as well as an open view of the game on the floor. You can hang out all night at these tables or venture out to your seat located in front of or above the Legends bar area closer to the action. Buying a ticket to Legends will give you access to an all-inclusive buffet featuring several chef s tables and additional specialty items like nacho bars and gourmet hot dogs and brats with all of the fixins. You ll also gain access to complimentary beverages including draft beer, wine, soda and water. GROUP SIZE 10-200 LOCATION INCLUDES Accessible from Main Concourse or Krieg DeVault Club Level All-Inclusive featuring unlimited buffet style food, draft beer, wine and soda 11
Krieg Devault Club Level SUITE RENTALS A suite way to enjoy a game If you haven t tasted the suite life, you must try one of our luxury suites at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Spacious, comfortable, and luxurious, they re the perfect place to WOW clients, reward employees or just have a great time with family and friends while enjoying a Pacers game. Suites at Bankers Life Fieldhouse offer a private, relaxing, intimate environment within an exciting and electric atmosphere. They are the perfect area for business or social gatherings, whether you re entertaining clients and prospects or celebrating a special occasion with family and friends. Located on the Krieg DeVault Club Level, our suites accommodate from 10-50 guests with access to their own private balcony and a great view of the NBA s best scoreboard. Inside the suite, guests can enjoy the game in comfort and privacy with luxurious furnishings and HDTV. All suite tickets come with access to the newly renovated Lightbound Courtside Club located on the Event Level next to the Pacers Locker Room. 13 GROUP SIZE 10-50 LOCATION Various locations on the Krieg DeVault Club Level 10 PERSON SUITE 10 Tickets / 2 Parking Passes / $250 Food and Beverage Credit / Access to Lightbound Courtside Club / Add-on up to 20 tickets for additional cost EXECUTIVE SUITE 20 Tickets / 4 Parking Passes / $500 Food and Beverage Credit / Access to Lightbound Courtside Club PARTY SUITE 50 Tickets / 10 Parking Passes / $1,000 Food & Beverage Credit / Access to Lightbound Courtside Club / Conveniently located next to the Varsity Club
FUNDRAISING See action-packed basketball with your group and help your organization at the same time! A portion of every ticket purchased through your exclusive offer will benefit your organization. Fundraising Opportunity by Tickets Purchased We ll provide a special group rate. You can raise the price and simply keep the difference in funds collected. We ll hold seats for you and at the deadline, should you not sell all seats held, you are not responsible. Simply purchase the tickets sold at your group rate and keep the difference. Here s How It Works: Sell at least 10 tickets and you ll qualify for our group discount. Step One We ll discuss your goals and help you with a marketing plan to raise funds for your organization. Step Two We ll design customized marketing materials to assist you and help with a marketing timeline. Step Three We ll continually check in with you during the selling process to ensure you are successful. 15 SELL 100 TICKETS Receive 2 Club Level tickets to a future, non-premium game, AND an autographed picture from a Pacers player SELL 200 TICKETS Receive 2 Lower Level tickets to a future, non-premium game, AND an autographed mini-basketball from a Pacers player SELL 300 TICKETS Receive 2 Lower Level tickets to a future, non-premium game, AND an autographed jersey from a Pacers player
YOUTH BASKETBALL Enroll your League in the Jr. Pacers Program! This program includes great benefits for your league participants and will help your program grow! Our mission: The Indiana Pacers Jr. Pacers program is a partnership designed to add more value to your league, grow your participation, help your league raise money and connect your youth to the game at a professional level. Jr. Pacers Program benefits for leagues and participants: Designated League Night at a Pacers home game with recognition on our 360 LED Ribbon Board League mention on pacers.com Youth Basketball homepage Screen print Jr. Pacers logo for every league jersey Participants can receive Pacers prizes & participate in once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences at a Pacers game (including the possibility of playing your Championship game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse!) Participants can hear from a Pacers player after a Pacers game Coaches can participate in our annual coaches clinic with Coach McMillan League can host a Pacers camp or clinic on site at league facility Opportunity to fundraise for league jerseys & equipment All of the above and much more sign up today! 17
CALLING ALL FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FANS FAN EXPERIENCES Create memories of a lifetime for your group! Imagine performing your routine in front of 18,000 people, high-fiving a professional basketball player or playing on the same court as the pros. These and many other special experiences can be yours when you talk to our Group Event Specialists. On the following pages you ll find a few great examples of fan experience options. To see them all visit : www.pacersgroups.com/fanexperience FAN EXPERIENCES VIEW OPTIONS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES 20
WE GROW BASKETBALL HERE PACERS INTRO SQUAD Your group will join our Boom Babies to assist with our giant flag as they feel the energy of the crowd erupting during player introductions. PACERS HALFTIME TUNNEL CLUB Twenty members of your group will take to the main court and high-five the players as they run through your tunnel during halftime. 21 Book Your Outing Today Tickets@Pacers.com or Reach Out to Your Group Book Your Outing Today at Tickets@Pacers.com or Reach Out to Your Group Rep Directly (See Page 34) Rep Directly (See Page 34) For more information visit Pacers.com/Groups
WE GROW BASKETBALL HERE COURT OF DREAMS Play on the Pacers court for a couple of hours prior to a Pacers game. This is perfect for high school teams looking to make memories, or companies looking to create team bonding experiences. HONORARY TEAM CAPTAIN Meet the captains from both teams and present the game ball to the referees at center court just before tipoff! 23
WE GROW BASKETBALL HERE PACEMATES VIP EXPERIENCE Your dance participants and two coaches receive exclusive access to hang out with Pacemates just before an Indiana Pacers game. Get a behindthe-scenes look of what it s like to be a Pacemate. SHOWTIME Groups such as bands, choirs, dance studios, or even basketball teams will have the spotlight in front of our fans just prior to tip-off. 25 Book Your Outing Today Tickets@Pacers.com or Reach Out to Your Group Book Your Outing Today at Tickets@Pacers.com or Reach Out to Your Group Rep Directly (See Page 34) Rep Directly (See Page 34) For more information visit Pacers.com/Groups
WE GROW BASKETBALL HERE NATIONAL ANTHEM The game can t start without you! Perform the national anthem in front of thousands of Pacers fans just prior to the start of a Pacers game. National anthem performances are limited and subject to availability and approval date. PRE-GAME/HALFTIME PRESENTATION During either pre-game or halftime, your organization can have the spotlight and do a presentation on center court in front of the whole arena. 27 Book Your Outing Today Tickets@Pacers.com or Reach Out to Your Group Book Your Outing Today at Tickets@Pacers.com or Reach Out to Your Group Rep Directly (See Page 34) Rep Directly (See Page 34) For more information visit Pacers.com/Groups
WE GROW BASKETBALL HERE CUT DOWN THE NETS Like the annual NCAA basketball champions, your group can have participants climb the ladder and cut a piece of the net for a future keep-sake. 29
2017-18 PACERS SEASON SCHEDULE TU W TH F 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 BKN MIN SAS SU SA 2 4:30 pm SAC OKC POR MIA 27 28 31 M TU W TH F SA DECEMBER 2017 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 NYK 5 pm 7 13 14 2 8 9 OKC 20 21 15 16 DET 22 23 7:30 pm 24 ATL CLE 6 pm 25 DET 26 MIN CHI 6 BOS W DAL BKN 27 28 5 NYK 6 7:30 pm CHI 2 HOU NOP 7 8 9 15 16 14 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 MEM 3:30 pm ORL ORL CHI 10 11 DET 17 18 TOR 24 7pm 26 4 13 6 pm MIA DET PHI SA 3 12 HOU MIL TU W TH F SA 3 4 5 10 11 12 16 17 18 23 24 1 2 8 9 15 22 PHX 14 SAS UTA MIL MIA POR 10 pm CHA 29 30 CLE 13 PHX CLE 26 7:30 pm MEM 20 19 LAL 10:30 pm 25 28 6 CHI 9 pm 21 25 7 BOS M F 1 30 29 TH CLE SU 1 7:30 pm 3 TU TOR BKN M SU DEN no vember 2017 M 1 JANUARY 2018 october 2017 SU ORL 27 31 31 5 pm M TU W TH F FEBRUARY 2018 1 7:00 pm 4 5 6 11 12 13 18 19 25 26 WAS 7 8 14 NYK 20 21 27 28 NOP 5 pm BKN PHI SU 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 BOS 7:30 pm 7:30 pm ATL DAL SU LAC M TU 1 2 8 9 1 pm DEN TH 4 9 pm CHA GSW F 5 10 11 TOR TH F MIL SA 2 3 WAS 9 10 8 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 11 12 18 6 pm BOS 7 5 MIL UTA 7 :30 pm PHI TOR LAL WAS 17 25 ATL LAC GSW 10:30 pm SAC 10 pm SA 6 7 13 14 7:30 pm 12 W 4 5 pm W 3 TU 1 MIA 7:30 pm 3:30 pm CHA ATL M 3 9 8:30 pm APRIL 2018 CHA SA 2 MARCH 2018 SU home away All games are eastern time Hickory Pacers Games Lucas Oil Family Night Games 31 Group pricing varies depending on the game. For more information on pricing, please visit PacersGroups.com/GroupPricing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I reserve a group outing at a Pacers game? A: Simply give us a call at (317) 917-2827 (OPTION 2) for our Group Sales Department or visit www.pacersgropus.com/reserve. All you need to reserve your outing is a FULLY REFUNDABLE $100 Deposit. How many people is considered a group? A: Just 10 or more people allows you to get a special group rate. If you can get 50 or more people to join your group, your group will qualify for unique once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences such as joining the Pacers players on the court during player introductions, participating in on-court presentations in front of thousands of Pacers fans, or even cutting down the nets after the game! MEET OUR TEAM GROUP REPRESENTATIVES Book Your Outing Today. Visit our webpage at www.pacersgroups.com/reserve or reach out to your group rep directly. SAM ELMORE SENIOR GROUP EVENTS SPECIALIST Phone: 317-917-2829 Email: selmore@pacers.com Year Drafted: 2009 College: University of KALEE GRANT GROUP EVENTS SPECIALIST Phone: 317-917-2824 Email: kgrant@pacers.com Year Drafted: 2014 College: University of Indianapolis Indianapolis STEVE MIKNIS BEAU DRIES GROUP EVENTS SPECIALIST GROUP EVENTS SPECIALIST Phone: 317-917-3081 Email: smiknis@pacers.com Year Drafted: 2015 College: Albion College Phone: 317-917-2551 Email:bdries@pacers.com Year Drafted: 2016 College: Ball State University CLAYTON HAMILTON ADDIE BALL GROUP EVENTS SPECIALIST GROUP EVENTS SPECIALIST Phone: 317-917-2870 Email: chamiltion@pacers.com Year Drafted: 2016 College: Purdue University Phone: 317-917-2733 Email:: aball@pacers.com Year Drafted: 2017 College: DePauw University TESS HAMER BRYAN STINE GROUP SERVICE COORDINATOR DIRECTOR OF GROUP SALES Phone: 317-917-2834 Email: thamer@pacers.com Year Drafted: 2017 College: University of Illinois Phone: 317-917-2839 Email:: bstine@pacers.com Year Drafted: 2012 College: Indiana Wesleyan University How do I go about spreading the word about my group outing? A: We ll be with you every step of the way. If you need any help customizing a specific message about your group outing, we can put it all together for you. If you need a flyer, order form, content for a website or social media page, or even if you need us to come on site at a big meeting to help sell tickets, we can do that for you. Whatever helps you spread the word and sell more tickets, we ll brainstorm ideas with you to make your outing as successful as possible. For more FAQs, visit PacersGroups.com/faq
To book your outing, visit us at pacersgroups.com/reserve