Fri Jul 04 2008 09:30:00

World famous STAPLES Center opens July 30, 2008 at 6pm for an exclusive VIP party with featured athletes from X Games 14. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a special "Autograph Alley" and collect signatures from their favorite Big Air competitors. Last year's Alley included Tony Hawk, Shaun White and many more. Each guest will also get to check out the ultra exclusive Big Air practice, with a bird's eye view at the top of the 80 ft roll-in ramp. The award winning cuisine of Levy Restaurants, LA's home for modern Rock, KROQ, complimentary beer and wine and a silent auction of sports memorabilia, round out our BEHIND THE BIG AIR benefit.

TICKETS

Presale: June 13—July 4th
Adults—$90
Youth (20 and younger)—$50

Regular On Sale begins July 5th
Adults—$100
Youth (20 and younger)—$55

Our second annual opening night party will take place atop the STAPLES Center celebrated City View Terrace, providing panoramic views of the ever changing skyline of downtown Los Angeles. Event Host, ESPN Anchorwoman Dana Jacobson invites you to participate in our BEHIND THE BIG AIR Benefit presented by American Express with proceeds to support two exceptional charities: STAPLES Center Foundation and The V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Featured Athletes:
Kenny Bartram is the freestyle motorcross rider with the most wins, 57 in all. Trisha Byrnes is a pioneer of woman's snowboarding; excelling at the sport for nearly 20 years.

Mat Hoffman is a BMX legend considered one of the best vert ramp riders in the sport's history.

Janna Meyen is a gold medal winning snowboarder and first athlete ever to get a fourpeat in the X Games

To request an invoice, charge by phone or for more information contact Jennifer Lynch at 213.742.7166 or Jlynch@Staplescenter.com

Order tickets online at www.staplescenterfoundation.com