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NEW ORLEANS ARENA

A stage for all forms of entertainment, the New MANAGEMENT SCOREBOARDS, INFORMATION SYSTEM Orleans Arena is home to the Hornets and is the setting Headquartered in Philadelphia, SMG provides The Arena has a four-sided center-hung scoreboard for some of the music industry’s top performers and acts. facility services to 189 venues in 41 states, Puerto with four 10mm Daktronics ProStar Video boards, The 13-year-old arena (opened October 29, 1999) stands Rico, and Europe, controls over 1.92 million two 360-degree LED Daktronics ProAd rings, tall in the colorful mix of downtown , and is entertainment seats worldwide, and manages over SacoVision video screens, auxiliary scoreboards connected by two pedestrian ramps to the magnificent nine million square feet of exhibit space. and message boards throughout the main arena, Superdome. For additional company information, visit www. a 360-degree LED board, two SacoVision hustle Built for $112 million, the facility is managed by smgworld.com boards located in each end zone and monitors SMG, which provides facility services to 189 venues throughout the concourses, suites and private worldwide. With a seating capacity of 18,500 (17,188 dining areas. for Hornets games), the Arena contains 56 executive EXECUTIVE SUITES suites, Hub Club super suite including 140 seats, and The Arena has 56 executive suites; 16 have 18 2,800 club seats, maintaining and providing personal PRESS FACILITIES theatre-style seats; all others have 12 theatre-style amenities specific to each suite. The Arena provides seats. Other amenities include a private concourse, Media facilities include courtside seating, a facilities at various locations for the convenience refrigerators, wet bar, television sets with in-house TV working press area, an interview area and dining of its patrons: 24 permanent stands for food and and cable channels, access and membership to two area provisions for uplink to satellite vans and beverage, three permanent stands for merchandise, club level lounges and preferred parking. state-of-the-art TV broadcast facilities. 18 women’s restrooms and 14 men’s restrooms on public concourses and a 5,000-car Superdome garage adjacent to the Arena. All seating and access are in The super suite remains one of the Arena’s unique LOCKER ROOMS compliance with ADA regulations. attributes. Sponsored by Hub International, it is Along with the Hornets locker room and visiting named The Hub Club, this super suite offers the NBA locker room, the Arena is equipped with three convenience, comfort, and service of a private suite for additional locker rooms along with six dressing LOCATION the individual who wants the suite experience. The Hub rooms and three production offices. Address: 1500 Girod St.; New Orleans, LA 70113 Club includes 140 seats and is newly furnished with The Arena is located downtown, at the foot of a the same carpeting, tables, chairs and TV monitors. CONCESSIONS STANDS ramp from Interstate 10, the Mississippi River Bridge approach and the Pontchartrain Expressway; The Arena has 24 permanent concession stands CLUB SEATS connected by two pedestrian ramps to the Louisiana plus numerous other portable units for the sale Superdome. The Arena has 2,800 club seats, all located in the of food, beverages and souvenir items. The Arena middle sections of the lower bowl; 1,400 each side of has made efforts in recent seasons to offer more the arena floor. All have oversized, cushioned seats healthy eating options for fans. HOME TEAMS with cup holders. Excellent access is provided to Club New Orleans Hornets (National Association), lounges (one on each side). Club seat holders have BOX OFFICE (Conference USA Basketball), Nokia options for all Arena events. Sugar Bowl Basketball Tournament. The seating The Arena has full box office services, with 16 ticket capacity for basketball is 18,500 (17,188 for Hornets) windows at the main entrance on the Northwest CAPITAL ONE CLUB and for concerts, the seating capacity is 17,000. corner of facility plus six additional windows on Accessed from the East Lobby on LaRouge Street, the the East end of the building. The box office phone Capital One Club offers a lounge area, dining facilities, number is (504) 587-3822. a patio area and a unique view of the team as it heads onto the court. The lounge is open exclusively to courtside season ticket holders through the beginning ARENA FLOOR of the fourth quarter. The Capital One Club opens to The Arena floor has 24,650 sq. ft. of column-free the public for the fourth quarter and for post-game space; 290 ft. long by 85 ft. wide, with removable cocktails and mingling. seating units in both end zones.

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ALARIO CENTER

Location: 2000 Segnette Boulevard, Westwego, LA 70094 Telephone: (504) 349-5525 Press Facilities: A complete press area with phone access is available for all Hornets functions

The John A. Alario Sr. Event Center at the Bayou Segnette Sports Complex is a multipurpose facility located on the Westbank of Jefferson Parish in Westwego, La. The Alario Center is designed to host athletic events, trade shows, concerts, graduations and other events and has served as the Hornets’ practice facility every season the team has been in New Orleans. With the recent completion of the new Hall C expansion, the Center now can offer basketball tournaments up to six hardwood courts under one roof. The Alario Center can also accommodate nearly 3,000 theater-style seats or two hundred 10x10 trade show booths. The new addition increased the size of the facility from 77,000-square feet to 107,000-square feet. The Alario Center also has three 1,500-square foot meeting rooms and a boardroom. The Bayou Segnette Sports Complex grounds are ideal for hosting festivals and outdoor events. The final component of the Bayou Segnette Sports Complex is Segnette Field, a state-of-the-art baseball stadium, which opened in May of 2002. For more information on the Bayou Segnette Sports Complex, please visit www.alariocenter.com. The Alario Center also served as the Hornets’ 2008, 2010 and 2011 training camp headquarters. The Hornets’ basketball operations offices are also housed in the Hall C expansion facility.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

The Hornets are committed to building a legacy in our community with vision, behavioral benchmarks. While rewarding students during the first and second integrity and passion. We are focused on enriching the communities in the quarters of their school year, MVPs are then provided with over $10,000 Gulf South Region through initiatives in Education, Health and Wellness and in scholarships for participating in an essay and art contest. The program Environmental Responsibility. The Hornets believe in creating fun, exciting culminates on with a field trip to the Hornets game making the New Orleans memories that will last a lifetime and will positively impact the lives of arena the “Largest classroom in Louisiana,” in which MVP students each receive individuals in our community. a ticket, lunch, transportation to the game, a Hornets “MVP” T-shirt, a Hornets EDUCATION drawstring bag with a workbook including basketball related educational material and in-arena recognition throughout the game and face time with Education is an important factor in the personal and economic development of Hornets players. our community and plays a key role in the lives and well-being of our youth and adults. The Hornets focus on initiatives that encourage and reward our youth for academic, behavioral and leadership achievements. EMERGE Emerge is a Salvation Army program in partnership with Richard’s Disposal and MATHMOBILE the New Orleans Hornets. Focused on incentivizing school attendance, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in the Recovery School District receive monthly rewards The New Orleans Hornets Mathmobile, presented by Chevron is an oversized to stay in school and achieve perfect attendance. The Emerge Program reaches interactive motor coach bus that travels the state of Louisiana distributing over 2,000 students and since the program’s inception, average monthly free math and science books to students of all ages at schools and community attendance has increased by 14%, and the total percentage of students with events. The Mathmobile features iPads with build in applications that focus on perfect attendance by the end of the school year has more than doubled targeted math skills to help promote math literacy and education through a compared to prior years. During the holiday season, Rouses Supermarkets fun, interactive learning environment. join in to supports the Emerge program by providing Thanksgiving dinners to qualified students and their families. BOOKMOBILE The New Orleans Hornets Bookmobile presented by Shell is an exciting library- MATHLETES on-wheels that distributes free books to students at local schools and The Mathletes Program rewards over 10,000 ninth- 12th grade students in community events in the New Orleans metropolitan area. The Bookmobile visits St Tammany Parish for academic achievements in mathematics. The program students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade to stress the importance of encourages students to improve and focus on the importance of math and the literacy and education. impact successful studies can have on their lives and future careers. Qualifying students receive quarterly incentives for increasing their math GPA such as a MVP PROGRAM Hornets hat and all Mathletes earn a trip to the Mathletes Field Day in which students receive tickets to a game, Lunch, Hornets T-shirt, Hornets Backpack, The Chevron MVP (Most Valuable Pupil) Program is a year-long initiative that live recognition during the game courtesy of Chevron. Chevron also provides rewards fifth – eighth-grade students in the New Orleans Recovery School $4,000 to the winning Robotics or Mu Alpha Theta Clubs as part of a grant District, Orleans Parish Public, and KIPP charter schools for reaching GPA and writing contest to encourage math focused programs.

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CHEVRON REPORT CARD THEME NIGHT schools and communities. The 75 academy participants receive guidance from Over 300 students from alternative schools in the New Orleans area will be experts on subjects relevant to their generation including career choices, given tickets for them and their families as a reward for academic achievement. social interaction, nutrition and etiquette for an entire school year with various community touch points in job shadowing, campus touring and volunteer efforts.

Read to Achieve Bee-Fit The Hornets focus on several reading initiatives to encourage literacy throughout the Gulf South Region. The New Orleans Hornets have teamed up with Ochsner and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana to teach physical fitness, prevent childhood obesity The Bart’s Bees or Better program, ACME Reading Time-Outs and our Shell and educate students on the importance of healthy lifestyle habits through Reading Assemblies were created to inspire fun reading environments with the “Bee-Fit” program. For the third-straight year, the program will reach all memorable Hornets experiences for elementary school students. 56 elementary schools in Jefferson Parish and more than 31,000 students in The Bart’s Bees or Better program recognizes students with a B average (or kindergarten through fifth grade. The Hornets staff brings a fun rotation of better). The Hornets, in partnership with Morris Bart, award qualifying students kid-friendly activities to each participating site throughout the year. Students with tickets to Hornets games with live recognition, backpacks and pencils for can with the honeybees, race on stationary bikes and learn precision their scholastic achievements. basketball skills amongst the 10 creative stations within a field day. Students will also participate in physical fitness programs throughout the entire school The Hornets also partner with ACME Truckline to host personal reading year with their gym teachers tracking their results on a “fitness report card”. sessions “Reading Time-outs” for local elementary schools. Hornets’ players Results will be tracked through Fitnessgram, a fitness assessment software and personalities, local college student-athletes and other community leaders program, that will allow each individual student’s fitness capabilities to be join in the efforts for students to engage in a storytime with a different - monitored and exercise programs to be customized and suggested when of-view. These reading Timeouts are an example to the students that the needed. Each student who participates in the program will receive a free ticket Hornets and NBA players think that education and reading are important and to a Hornets home game. they should also.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Youth Leadership Academy The Hornets are committed to increasing awareness of factors vital to The Hornets Youth Leadership Academy, presented by Royal Engineers & our environment and community with a focus on energy efficiency, costal Consultants, offers an interactive forum for education and discussion for 9th restoration and beautification initiatives. - 12th graders. This week-long summer program is designed to equip maturing students with skills to become ambitious young leaders in their homes, schools and communities. The 75 academy participants receive guidance from Planet experts on subjects relevant to their generation including career choices, The Hornets Planet Rebound presented by Entergy is an initiative that was social interaction, nutrition and etiquette for an entire school year with various created to help encourage and educate local businesses and individuals on community touch points in job shadowing, campus touring and volunteer efforts. the importance of being environmentally responsible. Planet Rebound focuses on three eco-friendly platforms including energy efficiency, community HEALTH AND WELLNESS beautification and preserving coastal wetlands. The program consists of community service projects for each platform including landscaping and The Hornets Youth Leadership Academy, presented by Royal Engineers & house building, planting cypress trees on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain and Consultants, offers an interactive forum for education and discussion for 9th replacing and installing energy efficient light bulbs in homes around the New - 12th graders. This week-long summer program is designed to equip maturing Orleans area. students with skills to become ambitious young leaders in their homes,

NBA CARES

NBA Cares is the league’s global social responsibility program that builds on the NBA’s mission to address important social issues in the and around the world. Through this program, the NBA, its teams and players have donated than $200 million to charity, completed more than 1.9 million hours of hands-on community service, and created more than 720 places where kids and families can live, learn, or play, in 23 countries and territories on five continents. NBA Cares works with internationally recognized youth-serving programs that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes, including: KaBOOM!, Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, UNICEF, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis.

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HISTORY OF THE NBA IN LOUISIANA

Though the Jazz left the Crescent City following the 1978-79 season, the NBA reappeared in New Orleans during the 1984-85 season, when the played 12 ‘home’ games at the University of New Orleans , which included the Celtics’ scoring a career-high 60 points on March 12, 1985. The NBA returned to Louisiana on a full-time basis in 2002 when the Hornets franchise relocated to New Orleans and promptly made the playoffs with a winning record in their inaugural campaign. After spending two seasons in Oklahoma City following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the Hornets returned to New Orleans and immediately rejuvenated the city and its fans with a franchise-best 56 wins, the first-ever division title and a playoff run that came within a game of the Western Conference Finals. The 2008 season also brought the NBA All-Star Game to the city, marking the first major professional sporting event held since Katrina, which featured franchise stalwarts and David West playing for the Western Conference squad that was also coached by the Hornets’ own . In all, the Hornets have made the playoffs in five of the eight seasons they have played in New Orleans full-time. The city and surrounding region has been known as a hotbed of NBA talent, with Hall-of-Famer and ex-NBA champion and current head coach being born in Orleans. Louisiana as a whole has a proud history of producing talent as well with Hall of Fame members (Monroe), (Summerfield), (Rayville), Willis Reed (Hico), The NBA first came to New Orleans in 1974 with the Jazz joining as (Baton Rouge), and (Shreveport) were born the league’s 18th team. The franchise made an immediate impact by in the state. acquiring LSU standout Pete Maravich, who would go on to three All- Star appearances, two All-NBA First Team selections and a scoring The NBA’s future in New Orleans is promising as well, with Commissioner title in his five seasons with the club. ‘Pistol’ Pete’s impact on New awarding the city its second All-Star game in 2014, in Orleans basketball was so great that his #7 jersey was retired by the conjunction with local businessman and New Orleans Saints owner Superdome in 1988 and later by the Hornets in 2002, although he Tom Benson buying the team last June and securing its future in NOLA never played for the franchise. by way of a lease extension with the state.

Willis REED (left) (right) KARL MALONE CLYDE DREXLER

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The Honeybees dance squad brings excitement to Hornets games by The Honeybees were the featured dancers at the 2008 NBA All-Star Game and performing innovative dance routines to a variety of music and play a major were invited to perform in France to promote the 2008 NBA Europe Live tour. role in the Hornets overall game entertainment. This season, the Honeybees will host Junior Honeybee dance clinics throughout the season for young girls interested in performing on the Hornets hardwood.

Away from the court, the Honeybees are active in the community by making appearances throughout the year. In past seasons, the Honeybees have High-energy routines, a glamorous look and a unique brand of audience represented the Hornets and New Orleans on an international stage by interaction make the Honeybees an excellent addition to any special event. traveling and performing in China, Turkey, and Spain. Members of the For more information on booking a Honeybee appearance or Honey Gram during squad also performed for and interacted with active military stationed at Camp a home game, please visit Hornets.com or contact Ashley Deaton at (504) 593- Bondsteel in Kosovo, bringing some excitement from home to our country’s 4840 or [email protected]. service men and women.

For 24 years, Hugo the Hornet has delighted fans with his daring acrobatics and innovative comic routines to become one of the most beloved and recognizable mascots in the NBA.

Hugo is known to entertain fans with any one of his three identities. As Hugo the Hornet, he is a crowd-favorite and interacts with fans both young and old. As Air Hugo, an inflated version of the mascot, he amuses the Hornet faithful with his unique style of dancing. And as Super Hugo, he amazes the crowd with gravity-defying dunks such as the “Flip Dunk,” the “Helmet Dunk” and the famous “Bug on the Windshield Dunk,” which helped him become a three-time NBA Mascot Slam Dunk Champion.

While Hugo is found at all Hornets home games during the season, he also makes more than 200 appearances every year for charities, fundraisers and other special events. The lovable bug also spends a great deal of his spare time visiting hospitals, schools and nursing homes.

In June, Hugo traveled to Indonesia to participate in NBA Madness where he interacted with local NBA fans, showed off his dunking skills as Super Hugo and even rode an elephant! Hugo was also a hit in Europe as he traveled to the Hornets’ 2009-2010 preseason games in Germany and Spain. He has also been invited to perform for games and events hosted in China by NBA China. Hugo has performed at multiple NBA All-Star Games and was invited to travel to Korea for the league’s 2008 NBA Madness event. He has also made appearances at numerous player charity events, MTV Rock-N-Jock Basketball Jams and has traveled the world to perform in countries such as Costa Rica, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Argentina and .

Invite Hugo to buzz by your next special event. Whether it’s community, business, sports or any other occasion, nothing puts a little sting in your event like an appearance by Hugo. For more information, please visit Hornets. com or call Justin Bailey at (504) 593-4838.

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The Stingers Junior Hip-Hop dance squad is made up of 20 talented boys and girls between the ages of seven and 12 who perform fast-paced routines to hip-hop and Top 40 hits. These kids take the court with a big presence, and their high-energy performance style leaves the crowd energized. The Stingers perform at approximately 10 Hornets home games and can also be found at Hornets’ special events. To have the Stingers appear at your next event or for more information, please call Ashley Deaton at (504) 593- 4840 or e-mail [email protected].

Made up of 22 members, the Buzz Patrol presented by McDonald’s energizes the Hornets home crowd with cheers, on-court promotions, dance moves, skits and interactive games and contests. In addition to home games, the Buzz Patrol presented by McDonald’s makes appearances at numerous community events throughout the entire year. For additional information on booking the Buzz Patrol for your next event, please contact Samantha Carducci at (504) 593-4842 or [email protected].

The Hornets Drumline consists of 15 talented members from New Orleans’ very own Master’s Touch Drumline. Under the direction of Mr. Calvin Berry, each member is required to maintain a 3.0 or above GPA on their road to becoming well-accomplished and respected musicians. For additional information on booking the Hornets Drumline for your next event, please contact Samantha Carducci at (504) 593-4842 or [email protected].

The Hornets Mini Drumline is a group of 20 talented little boys and girls ages 3 through 10 that provide the best beats in the bayou. Under the direction of Mr. Calvin Berry of the Master’s Touch Drumline, each member is required to uphold high educational standards as a member of the “HMDL”. For additional information on booking the Hornets Mini Drumline for your next event, please contact Samantha Carducci at (504) 593-4842 or [email protected].

The French Quarter Flyers are the New Orleans Hornets’ own high-flying dunk team who are not afraid of flying above the rim. You can catch the team performing electrifying acrobatic dunks at select Hornets home games, or as they take their show on the road around the New Orleans community. For additional information, please contact Justin Bailey at (504) 593-4835 or [email protected].

The Jackson Square Jumpers are the newest entertainment team to “jump” into the Hornets line-up. These highly skilled athletes come from the “Heart-N-Soul” jump rope team established in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Jackson Square Jumpers promise to entertain Hornets fans throughout the season with their skillful tricks, flips and amazing stunts. To get your next event “jumping” with a performance from the Jackson Square Jumpers, please contact Samantha Carducci at (504) 593-4842 or [email protected].

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