Solar Bears release new mobile app

App adds new Loyalty & Rewards Program for Solar Bears fans

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears are proud to announce the launch of a new official mobile app presented by BB&T, giving Solar Bears fans everything they need right in their pocket. The app is also home to the brand-new Loyalty & Rewards Program, which provides Solar Bears fans with opportunities to accumulate points and redeem them for exclusive prizes. The new app is FREE and available for both iOS and Android devices.

To start off with 50 Rewards points and be entered to win a team-issued Orlando United jersey, download the new Solar Bears app by Wednesday, November 30, 2016, sign up for the Loyalty & Rewards Program using your email address or Facebook account and submit the code “WEAREORLANDO” in the ‘My Rewards’ section.

“Our new app is going to help us create a more user-friendly experience for our fans, who are highly active on their mobile devices,” Solar Bears Chairman & CEO Joseph W. Haleski said. “We’re extremely excited about the Loyalty & Rewards Program, which gives our fans opportunities to be more involved with the team.”

Features of the app include:

• Breaking news and live updates
• Daily and exclusive content
• On-demand access to Solar Bears ticket purchasing, offers and information
• Game-day lineups and access to the live radio stream for each game
• Rosters, up-to-the-minute stats, sortable team leaders and ECHL standings
• The NEW Loyalty & Rewards Program

The Loyalty & Rewards Program is located under “Rewards” in the app menu. To earn points, fans simply enter or scan codes that are given out throughout the season. Codes will be given out for attending games, following the team on social media, being a Season Ticket Member and more!

The points fans earn can be redeemed for a variety of rewards that will be updated throughout the season. Rewards include things like autographed pucks and merchandise, tickets and other exciting options. Points can be redeemed for rewards by visiting Guest Assistance behind Section 111 of the Amway Center during Solar Bears home games, visiting our offices at 2200 Lucien Way Suite 400, Maitland, FL 32751 or calling (407) 951-8200. For more information on the Loyalty & Rewards program, visit our Loyalty & Rewards page on our website.

The new official Orlando Solar Bears app is powered by Hopscotch; an open, mobile experiences platform servicing professional sports teams, colleges, and live events.

The Solar Bears continue their fifth season of ECHL hockey when they host Missouri Mavericks for the first time in team history on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center. Single-game tickets are now on sale at the Amway Center box office and ticketmaster.com. Full and half-season ticket plans are now available by visiting OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

The Orlando Solar Bears are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL’s Toronto Marlies, and play all of their home games at the ARS.com Rink at Amway Center, the 2012 Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year.

Follow the Solar Bears at OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com, Facebook, and Twitter (@OrlandoHockey) for all the latest news and updates. Stay in touch with Shades on Instagram by following SolarBearsHockey.

Season tickets, Corporate Flex vouchers, and Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on all of the Solar Bears ticket packages, call (407) 951-8200 or visit orlandosolarbearshockey.com/groups.

Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased online at orlandosolarbearshockey.com/shop.