NFL Experience Built By Home Depot
(all information is from NFL Experience website)

The National Football League will produce the 17th annual NFL EXPERIENCE BUILT BY THE HOME DEPOT adjacent to UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM. The NFL Experience is the most exciting continuous event surrounding Super Bowl XLII — pro football’s interactive theme park offering participatory games, displays, entertainment attractions, kids’ clinics, free autograph sessions and the largest football card show ever.

* The NFL Experience built by The Home Depot ticket includes all games and attractions. (pay-one-price) $17.50 for adults and $12.50 for children under 12.
* Proceeds from the gate will be donated toward the NFL’s charitable efforts in Arizona, the Youth Education Town (YET Center).

# How do you measure up against the Pros?
# How accurate are your passing skills?
# How far can you kick a field goal?
# Can you keep pace with the NFL’s fastest player?
# Can you call the play-by-play of some of the most exciting moments in NFL history?

Find out by participating in interactive, participatory skill competitions at THE NFL EXPERIENCE BUILT BY THE HOME DEPOT.

Attractions:
* Free autograph sessions with more than 50 NFL superstars –
10,000 free autographs!
* Topps Super Bowl Card Show, the largest football
card show ever!
* Coaches Chats: NFL coaches give an insiders look at
the game of football.
* Live television programming from NFL Network!
* Also, dress like your favorite football heroes in
Gear Up and Go!

Special Programming:
* Clinics: Kids receive professional instruction from some of the best in the game!
* Referee Clinics: Learn what it takes to be a referee in the NFL.
* Football 101: Instructional seminar geared to teach women the rules of the game.
* Cheerleading Spirit Clinic: For cheerleaders looking to improve their skills.
* Player Readings: NFL Players read books to their audience.

Special Event Descriptions
Super Bowl Spirit Clinic: This annual clinic, which takes place on the NFL Experience Clinic Field, gives 1,000 young women in grades 5-12 the opportunity to enjoy a day of positive competition. They can experience the excitement of Super Bowl firsthand at a free event designed specifically for them. NFL coaches and players will teach football fundamentals and professional cheerleaders will demonstrate cheer and dance techniques. Cheerleaders of Life will speak about the importance of getting a good education, living drug-free and striving to achieve dreams. Note: This event is open to pre-selected guests only. Spectators are welcome.

Super Bowl Cheer and Dance Competition: Located on the NFL Experience Clinic Field, teams from a variety of divisions or categories will come together to participate in a day of positive competition. This event is designed to give local dance and cheer teams an opportunity to showcase their talents in a fun and exciting atmosphere. It will showcase junior high, high school, and All-Star cheer and dance teams.

Coaches Chats: Interactive discussions with various NFL coaches, located in the NFL Locker Room.

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Clinics: Located on the Clinic Field, boys and girls ages 8-12 can learn how to punt, pass and kick — the core skills essential to the game of football.

NFL Youth Football Clinics: Instructional youth clinics take place on the Clinic Field and are open to boys and girls ages 8-12.

Referee Clinics: Instructional clinics hosted by an official NFL referee, located in the Locker Room.

Player Readings: NFL Players will read books to children in the Kids Zone.

Football 101 Clinics: NFL Players host seminars on the fundamentals of football, located in the Locker Room.

Other Events include:
Topps Super Bowl XLII Card Show: Fans can obtain free autographs from the more than 50 current and former NFL players who will be on hand. Additionally, fans can purchase collectibles and trading cards from a variety of team dealers located within the Card Show area. For an updated schedule of player appearances and events, please call 1-888-NFL-CARD (635-2273).

NFLX After Dark: Event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 31, and serve as an exclusive evening party for adult fans to enjoy all that NFL Experience has to offer.

Daily schedule of event will be posted shortly on the NFL Experience site
Ticket and Date Information
Dates and tentative general public hours:

* Saturday, Jan. 26: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
* Sunday, Jan. 27: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
* Thursday, Jan. 31: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.; NFLX After Dark: 9 p.m. - Midnight
* Friday, Feb. 1: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
* Saturday, Feb. 2: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

$17.50 for adults and $12.50 for children under 12, NFLX After Dark $10.00.

Tickets are available by calling (866) TIX-4NFL (849-4635) beginning Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2007.

Visa is the only card accepted at The NFL Experience built by The Home Depot.

All players scheduled to appear are subject to change without notice.

Again, for more up to date information, check out the NFL Experience site!

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