february 6 - 8th, 2015 thief river falls, mn

FEBRUARY 6 - 8TH, 2015
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN
20TH ANNIVERSARY
ARCTIC BLAST SNOWMOBILE RALLY
Thief River Falls, Minnesota – Home of Arctic Cat snowmobiles, along with
the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Thief River Falls Convention
and Visitors Bureau welcomes you to our wonderful city for the 20th Annual
Minnesota Vikings Arctic Blast. We anticipate a fun filled weekend in support
of Upper Midwest children through the Vikings Children’s Fund.
Please join us in recognizing our 20 year partnership with Arctic Cat. Meet
current and former Vikings players, team executives, Viktor the Viking and the
Vikings cheerleaders as they participate in support of the Vikings Children’s
Fund for this special weekend.
The Arctic Blast has been planned with many activities close in proximity.
Friday events include a community night featuring Team Vikings vs. Team
Thief River Falls in a charity exhibition of indoor flag football.
Saturday hosts snowmobiling with the Vikings, Arctic Cat Factory tours and
an evening concert featuring a bombastic celebration of arena rock from the
band Hairball. On Sunday, start your day at the Eagles Club pancake breakfast
followed by a $30,000 Prize Party at the Thief River Falls arena. Inside the
following pages you will find specific information and how to register for each
of these events.
All pre-registrations must be received in the mail by January 28, 2015 or online
by MIDNIGHT, February 1, 2015. Day of event registration can be done at the
Thief River Falls Arena on Saturday, February 7th from 7:30 am - 2:00 pm.
Register online at vikings.com/arcticblast or send in by mail. Additional
information is available by calling (952) 828-6577 or at vikings.com/arcticblast.
VIKINGS SCHEDULED
Bud Grant
#75 Bob Lurtsema
#24 Robert Griffith
#55 Scott Studwell
#69 Doug Sutherland
#97 Henry Thomas
#76 Steve Hutchinson
#56 EJ Henderson
#39 Carl Lee
#82 Kyle Rudolph
#29 Xavier Rhodes
#63 Brandon Fusco
#7 Fuad Reveiz
#89 Matthew Hatchette
#20 Darrin Nelson
#97 Everson Griffen
#22 Harrison Smith
#19 Adam Thielen
#73 Sharrif Floyd
Viktor the Viking
MVC
TO ATTEND ARCTIC BLAST 20
*PLAYERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH – EVENING
6:00 – 6:25 pm
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
7:30 pm
Charity Flag Football Game: Vikings vs. Team Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls Arena – DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH – DAYTIME
7:30 am – 2:00 pm
EVENT SCHEDULE:
FEBRUARY 6–8TH
*SEE EVENT PAGES FOR MORE DETAILS
6:30 pm
Doors Open to the Public
8:20 pm
Vikings Introductions on Stage/Hairball Concert
Thief River Falls Arena
Event Registration Open
All registration materials available at main entrance of Thief River
Falls Arena – Pre and Day of Registration
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Snowmobile with the Vikings
Or meet them at the Offical Blast Point Locations
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tour the Arctic Cat Plant
11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Vikings Official Blast Points
Meet the Vikings. Doors open at each location at 10:00 am
Doors Open – Arctic Blast Wristband Required
For those with Official Arctic Blast Wristbands who purchased Hairball
concert tickets, doors open 25 min early for priority seat location
MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH
7:30 – 10:30 am
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Thief River Falls Eagle Club Pancake Breakfast
With the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders and team mascot Viktor
Proceeds to benefit Thief River Falls Charities and the Vikings Children’s Fund
$30,000 Prize Party – Presented by Total Luxury Limousine
Thief River Falls Arena – DOORS OPEN AT 10:00 AM
THIEF RIVER FALLS ARENA
FRIDAY NIGHT:
VIKINGS VS. TEAM THIEF RIVER FALLS
Vikings alumni, team executives, cheerleaders and Viktor the Viking will be participating in a charity
exhibition of indoor flag football versus team Thief River Falls, coached by Vikings players. Team Thief
River Falls, made up from local city officials, teachers, coaches, business and community leaders will be
a mighty challenge for the purple gang as we kick-off the weekend.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
525 Brooks Ave. S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Tickets are $5 each and proceeds go to the Vikings Children’s Fund. Children under the age of 8 are
admitted free. Tickets are limited and available in advance by calling (218) 681-2183 or available at the
Arena Ticket Office day of event if available. Box office is open M-F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.
PHONE: (218) 681-2183
SNOWMOBILE AND
ARCTIC CAT TOUR INFORMATION:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH
It’s your choice to ride the groomed trails on your own
or follow the Vikings as they ride from the Arctic Cat
assembly plant. Official trail maps will be included
in your registration packets that can be picked up
Saturday morning at the Thief River Falls Arena.
If you plan to snowmobile, simply ride to the Arctic
Cat plant or bring your vehicle and trailer to the Arctic
Cat main parking lot and ride from there. Plenty of
parking is available at the plant or at the Thief River
Falls Arena parking lot. Official Blast Points are
located within a minute of the Arctic Cat Plant.
Local snowmobile club representatives and Arctic Cat
personnel will be sorting riders into groups with the
Vikings departing just after 10:00 am.
Tours of the Arctic Cat Plant from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
on Saturday. Please come to the main entry and you
will be escorted from there. Call 1 (800) 279-0179 for
more information on tours.
Snowmobile access will be available at all Blast Point
locations.
Please remember to keep speeds down, respect private
property and plan a responsible day on the trails. We
will have a high volume of people in the area and the
Vikings, Arctic Cat and Thief River Falls wish your day
to be as safe as possible.
601 Brooks Ave. S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
PHONE: (218)-681-8558
Supported by:
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OFFICIAL BLAST POINTS:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH
Blast Point Events from 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Doors open at all locations at 10:00 am
Visit these exclusive locations to meet current and former Vikings players, cheerleaders, team
executives and Viktor the Viking. Thousands of dollars in prizes will be awarded along with
music and fun filled games as we raise money for the Vikings Children’s Fund. These Blast Point
locations are all within ½ mile of each other and snowmobile access is available.
OFFICIAL BLAST POINT LOCATIONS FEATURE:
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Vikings Current Player Appearances
Vikings Alumni Appearances
Vikings Cheerleaders and Viktor Appearances
Food and Beverage
Prizes, Games and Music
Black Cat Bar and Grill
1080 Highway 32 South
Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701
PHONE: (218) 681-8910
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APPEARANCE SCHEDULE
Sundance Dining (Quality Inn Hotel)
Arctic Cat Plant
Thief River Falls Arena
1060 Highway 32 South
Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701
PHONE: (218) 681-7555
Eagle’s Club (Pancake Breakfast)
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APPEARANCE SCHEDULE
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Current Players
1:00 – 1:50 pm
Current Players
1:45 – 2:15 pm
Alumni Group 1
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Alumni Group 1
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Alumni Group 2
3:15 – 3:45 pm
Alumni Group 2
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American Legion
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324 Brooks Avenue North
Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701
PHONE: (218) 681-1341
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APPEARANCE SCHEDULE
1:25 – 1:55 pm
Alumni Group 2
2:00 – 3:05 pm
Current Players
3:15 – 3:30 pm
Alumni Group 1
WARMING HOUSE LOCATIONS : Featuring Vikings Cheerleaders and Viktor
the Vikings appearance, food and prizes.
1 Rusty Nail Bar and Grill
307 Main Avenue North
Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701
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PHONE: (218) 681-8910
2 Dawg House Sport Bar and Eatery
1907 U.S. 59
Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701
PHONE: (218) 681-8910
SATURDAY NIGHT:
ROCK CONCERT FEATURING HAIRBALL
Don’t miss your chance to see a bombastic celebration of arena rock from the band Hairball at the Thief River Falls Arena on Saturday night.
Hairball, one of the most popular Upper Midwest bands playing today will be jamming from the 40x40 foot stage.
TICKETS ARE $15 – MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND
Tickets are available for purchase in person at the Thief River Falls Arena Box Office or by calling (218) 681-2183. The box office is open M-F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
and Saturday of the event. If available, concert tickets will be sold the day of the event for $20 at the Thief River Falls Arena.
General admission includes seat or floor tickets. Arctic Blast registrants with tickets for the show can receive priority seating from 6:00 - 6:25 pm by showing
their wristband. Doors open to all others at 6:30 pm.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting the Vikings Children’s Fund.
SUNDAY MORNING:
THIEF RIVER FALLS EAGLE CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST
SERVED FROM 7:30 – 10:30 AM
Eagle Club. It’s located just seconds away from the Thief River Falls Arena and has plenty of parking. Snowmobile
305 Red Lake Boulevard
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
access is available as well. The Vikings Cheerleaders and Viktor will be there building some energy for the $30,000
PHONE: (218) 681-2406
Stop in for a tasty Pancake Breakfast prior to the Vikings Prize Party Sunday morning courtesy of the Thief River Falls
Prize Party that will follow. Proceeds will go to Thief River Falls charities and the Vikings Children’s Fund.
$30,000 PRIZE PARTY
PRESENTED BY TOTAL LUXURY LIMOUSINE
DOORS OPEN AT 10 AM
Vikings great, #75 Benchwarmer Bob Lurtsema, Purple People Eater #69 Doug Sutherland and Pro Bowler
#39 Carl Lee among others will host this fun filled event to close out the 20th annual Minnesota Vikings
Arctic Blast. Over $30,000 in prizes will be awarded.
Bring your prize ticket with you and you could go home with a 2015 Arctic Cat Snowmobile, 2015 Vikings
tickets, autographed Vikings gear, electronics and much, much more.
10 am
10:55 am
11 am
Doors Open
Drawing Bin Closes
Prize Drawings
EVENT LODGING
CLOSE IN PROXIMITY TO THIEF RIVER FALLS
Thief River Falls features over 500 hotel rooms near the Arctic Blast activities. We recommend contacting these
properties for Arctic Blast lodging. Please feel free to call the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce at (218) 681-3720
or call the Thief River Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau at (218) 686-9785 for more information.
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Seven Clans Casino Hotel and Waterpark 1 (866) 255-7848
Quality Inn (218) 681-7555
C’mon Inn Hotel and Suites (800) 950-8111
AmericInn Lodge and Suites (800) 634-3444
America’s Best Value Inn and Suites (218) 618-6205
Grandstay Hotel (SOLD OUT)
Cedar Lodge (218) 681-6800
T-59 Motel (218) 681-2720
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Chateau Motel (Red Lake Falls, MN – 16mi) (218) 253-4144
Elm Crest Motel (Warren, MN – 25mi) (218) 745-4721
North Star Motor Inn (Karlstad, MN – 35mi) (218) 436-2495
AmericInn Lodge and Suites (Crookston, MN – 40mi) (800) 634-3444
Cobblestone Hotel and Suites (Crookston, MN – 40mi) (888) 693-8262
Crookston Inn (Crookston, MN – 40mi) (218) 281-5210
Super 8 (Fosston, MN – 45mi) (218) 435-1088
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT
VIKINGS CHILDREN’S FUND
There have been many changes on and off the field for the Minnesota Vikings since the team’s inception, but the organization’s steadfast
commitment to children has always remained the same.
The Vikings Children’s Fund was established in 1978 and has since raised over $10 million to give back to those in need. The Vikings
Children’s Fund is a means for Vikings players, coaches, cheerleaders, staff and their families to help children in our community. The fund
distributes grants to health, education and family service organizations benefiting children here in the upper midwest.
In 2014, the Vikings Children’s Fund distributed over $500,000. $225,000 was given to the University of MInnesota Department of
Pediatrics and over $280,000 was awarded to more than 80 Upper Midwest nonprofit organizations.
arctic blast pre-registration form
make check payable to:
vikings children’s fund
PRE-REGISTRATION PACKAGE
ARCTIC BLAST REGISTRATION:
Register online at vikings.com or by mail using this form. Registrations
must be received by mail by January 28, 2015 or online by MIDNIGHT,
February 1, 2015.
All pre-registrations will be eligible to win a pair of 2015 Minnesota
Vikings season tickets.
All registration packets can be picked up at the Thief River Falls
Arena on Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 7:30 am – 2:00 pm. The
packets will include your official event wristband, trail maps, prize
ticket for Sunday’s Prize Party and any specials that are being
offered to registered attendees.
Proceeds from your registration will benefit the Vikings Children’s Fund.
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Official Arctic Blast Registration
Free admission to all Blast Points on Saturday
Prize Ticket for Sunday’s $30,000 Prize Party
Vikings Autograph Card featuring all Vikings attending event
Three Prize Tickets that can be used at any of the Saturday Blast Points
Discounts on any specials held on Saturday
Exclusive 30 minute priority to select your seat Saturday evening for the
concert if tickets are purchased. (See concert info on brochure for details.)
All pre-registrations are eligible to win a pair of 2015 Vikings season tickets
DAY OF REGISTRATION PACKAGE
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$20
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Official Arctic Blast Registration
Free admission to all Blast Points on Saturday
Prize Ticket for Sunday’s $30,000 Prize Party
Discounts on any specials held on Saturday
Exclusive 30 minute priority to select your seat Saturday evening for the
concert if tickets are purchased. (See concert info on brochure for details.)
mail to:
arctic blast 20
9520 viking drive
eden prairie, mn 55344
name:
address:
city:state:
zip:
phone:
email:
*Email will be used for event updates and/or specials for
event participants only. They will not be sold or used for
other purposes.
is this your first arctic
blast event?
y/n
pre-regisration–$20/person
amount enclosed $
All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Donation will be considered in kind.