With the Real Salt Lake roster occupied by Saturday's Rocky Mountain Cup clash against the Colorado Rapids, the team's popular mascot, Leo the Lion, will lead the team's charge throughout the community across this weekend. The upcoming appearances will be highlighted by Leo's appearance in Monday's fourth annual Mascot Bowl at Lehi High School, which will feature the Lehi Little League football team taking on an All-Star Mascot team led by local celebrity coaches.
In addition to Leo, the mascot team will feature most of the area's favorite fur-covered and foam fanatics, including "Bear" of the Utah Jazz, "Grizbee" of the Utah Grizzlies, "Swoop" from the University of Utah, Brigham Young University's "Cosmo," "Chief" of the AFL's Utah Blaze, the Salt Lake Bees' "Bumble," "Rocky" from the Rocky Mountain Raceway, and Weber State University's "Waldo." Also traveling in for the contest are some of the most popular mascots from the NBA, including the famed Phoenix Suns' "Gorilla," the Seattle Sonics' "Squatch," the Sacramento Kings' "Slamson," "Blaze" from the Portland Trailblazers, and "Champ" of the Dallas Mavericks.
In addition to the game, festivities will include photo and autograph opportunities with all of the mascots, the Utah Jazz Dancers, Nashville recording artist Charley Jenkins, and celebrity Mascot coach Frank Layden. There will also be food, prizes, giveaways, contests, and many different games for the entire family, capped off by a fireworks show to end the evening.
Tickets are $3 a piece (children under two are free) and can be purchased in advance at the Lehi High School Financial Office or at the gate on the night of the event. All proceeds from the event will benefit the "Firemen and Friends for Kids" charity. RSL has donated 500 tickets to its October 6 home game against Chivas USA as well as 500 tickets to the October 15 showdown with the Houston Dynamo, all of which will be distributed at Monday's event. For more information on the Fourth Annual Mascot Bowl, please contact Becky White at (801)768-7000, ext. 215.
Media members interested in attending or covering any of these events are asked to contact John Koluder in the RSL Media Relations Department at 801-924-8584 or jkoluder@RealSaltLake.com.
Who: MF Steven Curfman, Leo the Lion
When: Friday, September 21, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. MT
Where: Oquirrh Shadow Park; 10260 South 4000 West in South Jordan
What: Curfman and Leo will be appearing at a free soccer clinic put on by the Utah Youth Soccer Association, providing a great photo and autograph opportunity.
Who: Leo the Lion
When: Saturday, September 22, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. MT
Where: Lowes of Riverton, 12462 S. Creek Meadow Rd. in Riverton
What: Leo will be doing his weekly appearance at the Riverton Lowes, providing opportunities for youth fans to meet Leo and get his "paw-tograph."
Who: Leo the Lion
When: Sunday, September 23, from 12:45-4:00 p.m. MT
Where: Energy Solutions Arena; 301 West South Temple in Salt Lake City
What: Leo will be taking in the action on the final day of the AST Dew Tour's stop at Energy Solutions Arena in downtown Salt Lake City.
Who: Leo the Lion
When: Monday, September 24, at 5:30 p.m. MT
Where: Lehi High School; 180 North 500 East in Lehi
What: Leo will be participating in the Fourth Annual Mascot Bowl at Lehi High School. Further information is available above.
