TAMPA – The Tampa Bay Storm and Blockbuster (7699 49th St. N, #A,
Pinellas Park, 33782) will host an EA Sports Madden '09 Tournament
Monday, August 11 prior to the midnight release of the game. Storm
players and members of the Storm Dancers will be on hand.

Registration for the event begins at 5:30 p.m. and tournament play
will begin at 7:00 p.m. Players will get the opportunity to play
Madden '09 prior to its release. The tournament will be run on the
PS3 game system and televisions and game consoles are will be
provided by Rent-A-Center. Free food and drink are available for all
participants, as well as, special offers for all new Blockbuster
memberships or upgrades.

For $260 dollars fans can get a copy of the game and two 2009 Tampa
Bay Storm full season tickets. A five dollar deposit is required to
pre-order Madden '09, available on all game consoles, and the deposit
will automatically enter fans in the tournament.

For more information contact Carrie Inman (813.301.6562) or Alison
Namour (813.301.6683), or visit www.tampabaystorm.com.

The Tampa Bay Storm look forward to next season with many key
players from 2008 returning. All-Arena defensive lineman Tim McGill,
quarterback Brett Dietz, wide receivers Hank Edwards and Tyrone
Timmons among others will be back to take the 2009 AFL season by
storm. For 2009 Storm season ticket information please call
813.301.6600.