For those who believe you aren’t getting your money’s worth attending professional basketball, hockey or baseball games at Pepsi Center or Coors Field, plenty of other options exist.
The newest bandwagon sport junkies in Jefferson County can jump on is the Colorado Crossover. The International Basketball League expansion team starts up its inaugural season next week playing games at Colorado Christian University, Chatfield and Alameda high school through June.
The IBL promises a fast-paced, high scoring affair. The rules are modified to reduce dead time during games. It should be interesting to see how some old high school greats from Jeffco fare during the 20-game regular season schedule.
Players won’t get a set salary this season. The Crossover will give players a cut of the gate profit this first season. So don’t be surprised if players do a little work on their own to get fans into the seats.
At $8 for adults and $5 for kids 17 and younger, it looks to be a solid option for basketball fans to check out.
For soccer fans, the Mile High Edge (formally the Mile High Mustangs) embarks on its sixth season this spring. The Mile High Newspapers have kept close tabs on the women’s soccer team owned by the Arvada Soccer Association that plays in the United Soccer Leagues.
The Edge had its most successful season in 2005 with a 10-4 mark. At just $5 per game and several different package options for season tickets and birthday parties, taking in an Edge game at the North Area Athletic Complex in Arvada in May, June and July is well worth the price.
What is special for the younger fan is the tradition for Edge players to sign autographs after each home game. Hopefully the Crossover will be just as fan friendly.