Press Alert/ Advance Notice 07.13.18

PRESS ALERT/ ADVANCE NOTICE

HOUSTON SABERCATS & CITY OF HOUSTON (MAYOR TURNER)

BREAK GROUND ON NEW RUGBY STADIUM

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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Houston, Texas, July 24, 2018 –The Houston SaberCats (Major League Rugby) & The City of Houston (Mayor Turner) will be breaking ground on a world class rugby stadium at 10am, Tuesday, July 24^th  at the ATH Houston Sports Park Facility, 12131 Kirby Drive in Houston.

Back on February 2, 2018, The City of Houston approved a $3.2 million deal that paved the way for the professional rugby team to build a 3,500-seat stadium.  “This is a major step forward,” Mayor Turner said of the deal. “We say we’re an international city, and this helps create those venues that can appeal to the interests of a very diverse population.”

MAYOR TO MAKE APPEARANCE ALONG WITH HOUSTON SPORTS AUTHORITY & RESPECTIVE COUNCIL (NAMES TBD).  Photo Opportunity + Q & A with comments from City & SaberCats Ownership.

We invite the public to attend the groundbreaking ceremony:

• July 24, 2018
• 10:00am (Ground Breaking)/ 10:30am (Comments/Refreshments)
• ATH Building at Houston Sports Park – 12131 Kirby Drive/Houston

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE TO FOLLOW NEXT WEEK

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About Houston SaberCats: The Houston SaberCats are a Major League Rugby team based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2017 by Jeremy Turner & Marty Power, for the purpose of competing in the United States’ new national professional league. The Houston SaberCats are a part of the original 7 Teams to join the Major League Rugby organization in 2017.  More information about the SaberCats please visit www.HoustonSaberCats.com.

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Media Contact: Anna Munoz, Public Relations :    [email protected]       +832.265.8157