| “We’re thrilled to see Jets fans embracing the use of designated drivers,” said Neil Glat, President of the New York Jets. “We want our fans to have an enjoyable experience at the stadium and get home safely after every game.””We want every game day to be safe and enjoyable for our fans, both in the stadium and as they travel home after the games,” said Mike Stevens, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the New York Giants. “We’re proud that so many of our fans have chosen to demonstrate responsible behavior.”
“For 30 years, Anheuser-Busch has led our industry in developing responsible drinking initiatives and Bud Light Good Sport, one of our most visible programs, promotes positive fan behavior through the use of designated drivers,” said Kathy Casso, vice president, Corporate Social Responsibility at Anheuser-Busch. “The Fantasy Football event at MetLife Stadium was a wonderful way to thank fans for volunteering to be the designated driver and for doing their part to help keep our roads safe.”
“Sobriety is no accident,” said Sportservice president Rick Abramson. “That’s why we work closely with our clients to strongly promote and advocate that fans make responsible decisions when it comes to alcohol and to take appropriate action, including declining to serve them, when they do not. The designated driver program is an important component of the alcohol management program at MetLife Stadium.”
“The success of the Bud Light Good Sport program at MetLife Stadium is a direct result of the commitment from the NFL, the NFL teams, the concessionaire, the wholesalers and all the campaign partners,” said Jill Pepper, executive director of TEAM Coalition. “Teamwork is what the program is all about. We are demonstrating that when everyone – including the fans – takes responsibility, everyone wins.”
According to a survey conducted by ORC International’s CARAVAN®, the majority of sports fans adults 21 and older, who drink alcohol beverages, said they drink responsibly and in moderation.
About MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Jets and New York Football Giants, sets the standard for venue excellence with state-of-the-art technology, comfort and amenities. The only active venue to serve as the home stadium for two NFL teams, MetLife Stadium hosts 20 NFL games per season, more than any other Stadium.
With a full, game-day seating capacity of 82,500, MetLife Stadium is the largest stadium in the National Football League. It boasts numerous dining options and a rail line that drops guests directly at the front door. During its inaugural year in 2010, MetLife Stadium was selected to host Super Bowl XLVIII, and in 2014 the venue will become history’s first open-air venue in a cold-weather region to hold football’s biggest game.
In 2011, MetLife Stadium was ranked No. 1 for safety by Security magazine’s “Security 500” in the Arenas/Stadiums/Leagues/Entertainment division and for the second consecutive year was cited by Billboardmagazine as the highest-grossing stadium in North America.
For more information, visit www.MetLifeStadium.com
About Anheuser-Busch
To commemorate three decades of responsible drinking initiatives, Anheuser-Busch has launched a new website,www.NationofResponsibleDrinkers.com, from which adults can pledge to drink responsibly – including using a designated driver. For the past three years, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesalers have promoted the use of designated drivers and alcohol responsibility by establishing Global Be(er) Responsible Day – this year observed on September 21. Since 1982, Anheuser-Busch and its nationwide network of wholesalers have invested more than $930 million in national advertising campaigns and community-based programs to promote responsible drinking, prevent underage drinking and drunk driving and address college issues. For more information on these alcohol responsibility efforts and the progress being made, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.
About Delaware North Companies Sportservice
Delaware North Companies Sportservice is one of the world’s leading food, beverage and retail management companies. Sportservice provides concessions, gourmet catering and fine dining operations at more than 50 professional sporting venues, entertainment complexes and convention centers across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Sportservice is the provider of choice for an impressive client roster including the World Series, the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball’s All-Star games, Stanley Cup Championships and the Olympic Games.
For more than 90 years, Sportservice has demonstrated that it knows what it takes to effectively develop, operate and manage multi-faceted kitchens, restaurants, suites, fine dining and retail facilities in order to meet the changing demands of today’s fans. From introducing new healthy, organic food selections and creative cuisine for twists on the traditional fare, Sportservice continues to innovate and enhance the fan experience. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.
About TEAM Coalition
TEAM Coalition is an alliance of professional and collegiate sports, entertainment facilities, concessionaires, stadium service providers, the beer industry, distillers, broadcasters, traffic safety experts and others working together to promote responsible drinking and positive fan behavior at sports and entertainment facilities. TEAM Coalition members and supporters include National Football League, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, NASCAR, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, National Collegiate Athletic Association, ARAMARK, Delaware North Companies – Sportservice, Ovations Food Services, Beer Institute, National Beer Wholesalers Association, Anheuser-Busch Companies, MillerCoors, Brown-Forman, Live Nation, National Association of Broadcasters, Contemporary Services Corporation, Elite, International Association of Venue Managers, Stadium Managers Association and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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