Atlanta Thrashers National Anthem Performer Guidelines Thank you for choosing the Atlanta Thrashers for your group outing! Individuals and groups performing the National Anthem at Philips Arena prior to any Atlanta Thrashers game are expected to represent themselves and the Thrashers in a respectful and professional manner. In order to make your performance a complete and memorable success, we ask you to kindly abide by the following guidelines.
Your Game Date: Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Meeting Time: 1 hour prior to the start of the game (6:00pm)
Meeting Location: Portal 13 (inside of Philips Arena)
Audition Tape
All performers must submit an audition tape of the National Anthem and/or Canadian Anthem (VHS, CD, or DVD format) - audition must be recorded exactlyas it will be performed
Audition tapes are due four (4) weeks prior to your game date - if an audition tape is not submitted within this time period, we reserve the right to cancel your performance and no refund will be given
Anthem Length
National Anthem and/or the Canadian Anthem must not exceed 90seconds in length
Number of Performers
A maximum of four (4) performers are allowed on the ice per National and/or Canadian Anthem
All participants must be dressed in neat, professional attire. No street clothing (jeans, hats, shorts, sunglasses, sneakers, etc.) will be allowed and will result in the cancellation of your performance. Please see the chart below for recommendations.
All performers, regardless of age (children & adults), must submit a completed waiver prior to the start of the event
Personal Belongings/Ice Access
Only performers will be allowed to access the ice, tunnel, and backstage areas. Event participants will be accompanied by Atlanta Thrashers staff members at all times.
Personal items (coats, cameras, bags/purses, programs, cell phones, etc.) are not allowed at Portal 13 or on the court/in the tunnel area. These should be left with a non-participating member of your group prior to arrival at Portal 13.
Audio/Video Regulations
No video or audio recording devices (including video cameras) are allowed inside of Philips Arena at any time prior to, during, or following your event.
The Atlanta Thrashers thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to your event!