Posted by chicagomedia.org on August 17, 2009 at 14:36:55:
Chicagoland's Leader in Sports is excited to announce Chicago's Fantasy Football Championship and Convention. The championship will go down on Saturday, August 29 with a convention, featuring Harry Teinowitz and special guests Mike Ditka, Matthew Berry, John Clayton, Stephania Bell and Mike Wilkening, plus the opportunity for one Chicagoan to be crowned Chicago's best fantasy football player and take home $5,000 in cash and prizes!
In these tough economic times, take a minute to toast your friends at Miller Lite who just made this convention a bit easier on your wallet. This year the price for advance tickets has been reduced to just $10.
Date: August 29, 2009
Location: Chicago Marriott Oak Brook Hotel - 1401 West 22nd Street
Participants will break out into their previously selected ten-team leagues and draft their own teams for the 2009-10 championship. Teams will then be loaded into ESPN.com Fantasy, where they will do battle in a thirteen week head-to-head league. Cash and prizes will be awarded throughout the entire season and playoffs. Don't miss out on the best Fantasy Football Championship in Chicago. Tickets are on-sale NOW.
Get your ticket now! * Purchase online by midnight on Thursday, August 27 and at the door (first come/first served basis)
Here is an example of how ESPN 1000's Chicago Fantasy Football Convention will play out:
7:00am - 10:00am:
Live broadcast of 'Fantasy Football Island'
League Draft Lottery
10:00am - 12:00pm:
Coach Ditka talks about upcoming season and presents trophy to last year's winner
Q&A session with John Clayton
Matthew Berry shares his latest information, sleepers/busts/etc.
Stephania Bell offers the latest injury information
Q&A with the panel
12:00pm - 1:00pm:
Lunch break with special participation from analysts
1:00pm - 3:00pm:
Chicago's Fantasy Football Championship Live Draft
*Schedule subject to change.
Chicago's Fantasy Football Championship presented by Miller Lite. Also brought to you by Mike Ditka Resorts, Chicago Marriott Oak Brook Hotel and Hooters.