On Saturday we had a big game against our rival Providence Bruins. But it was not just a big game for the Sharks, but for the people working the game as well. It was Finz Bobble head night and the first couple of hundred people received a bobble head. This was a very hectic scene and began early in the day before fans even arrived. First we had to open all of the boxes of bobble heads and prepare them to be given away. Then we had to bring them all from upstairs in the office to downstairs to the main lobby. The process was a struggle and time-consuming. Then we had to hand them out to the fans. Matt and Kristen warned us before the game that people go crazy on bobble head nights, and they were not lying. People were physical and impatient until the had their bobble head in their hands. Even when they were all gone, people who did not get them begged for them and those who had them wanted another. This made my night even more interesting becuase I was assigned the task of Finz Handler. It is similar to what I had to do a few weeks ago with David Gwozdz at the school, but this is a little more intense. David is not Finz at the Sharks games. Being Finz Handler at a game requires you to follow a very tight and packed itinerary to get Finz where he has to be at different parts of the game. While Finz Handler, you are in communication with the production assistant. You have to make sure that Finz is is on the ice when he has to be, visting birthday parties and more. This job was a little more hectic on this night because it was Finz' bobble head night. It seemed like everyone wanted pictures and autographs from him, but it was hard keeping him moving, interacting with fans, talking with the production assistant and keeping everyone happy. It was a very busy night and required a lot of running around but I had fun and it was a good experience, despite the Sharks losing 4-3 in a shootout.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
3/3/13 - 3/9/13
After a weekend off from games, it was back in the office where I got my wish to work on something new and different. Every season the Sharks invite all of their sponsors to a game as a way to honor and thank them for their donations. Working with my supervisor Matt Cattachio who also hold the title of Corporate Partnership Coordinator for the Worcester Sharks, I reviewed all of the companies that sponsor the Sharks. I got to see the wide variety of businesses and organizations that sponsor the team, where they are located, and how much money they donate to us every year. It was interesting to see that side of a sports organization. I helped to develop what could be referred to as a guest list for the upcoming sponsors game. Each company would be contacted and invited to the game. Having sponsors are a very important part of a sports organization, as sport organizations can be a very important part to a company. They both benefit each other .
On Saturday we had a big game against our rival Providence Bruins. But it was not just a big game for the Sharks, but for the people working the game as well. It was Finz Bobble head night and the first couple of hundred people received a bobble head. This was a very hectic scene and began early in the day before fans even arrived. First we had to open all of the boxes of bobble heads and prepare them to be given away. Then we had to bring them all from upstairs in the office to downstairs to the main lobby. The process was a struggle and time-consuming. Then we had to hand them out to the fans. Matt and Kristen warned us before the game that people go crazy on bobble head nights, and they were not lying. People were physical and impatient until the had their bobble head in their hands. Even when they were all gone, people who did not get them begged for them and those who had them wanted another. This made my night even more interesting becuase I was assigned the task of Finz Handler. It is similar to what I had to do a few weeks ago with David Gwozdz at the school, but this is a little more intense. David is not Finz at the Sharks games. Being Finz Handler at a game requires you to follow a very tight and packed itinerary to get Finz where he has to be at different parts of the game. While Finz Handler, you are in communication with the production assistant. You have to make sure that Finz is is on the ice when he has to be, visting birthday parties and more. This job was a little more hectic on this night because it was Finz' bobble head night. It seemed like everyone wanted pictures and autographs from him, but it was hard keeping him moving, interacting with fans, talking with the production assistant and keeping everyone happy. It was a very busy night and required a lot of running around but I had fun and it was a good experience, despite the Sharks losing 4-3 in a shootout.
On Saturday we had a big game against our rival Providence Bruins. But it was not just a big game for the Sharks, but for the people working the game as well. It was Finz Bobble head night and the first couple of hundred people received a bobble head. This was a very hectic scene and began early in the day before fans even arrived. First we had to open all of the boxes of bobble heads and prepare them to be given away. Then we had to bring them all from upstairs in the office to downstairs to the main lobby. The process was a struggle and time-consuming. Then we had to hand them out to the fans. Matt and Kristen warned us before the game that people go crazy on bobble head nights, and they were not lying. People were physical and impatient until the had their bobble head in their hands. Even when they were all gone, people who did not get them begged for them and those who had them wanted another. This made my night even more interesting becuase I was assigned the task of Finz Handler. It is similar to what I had to do a few weeks ago with David Gwozdz at the school, but this is a little more intense. David is not Finz at the Sharks games. Being Finz Handler at a game requires you to follow a very tight and packed itinerary to get Finz where he has to be at different parts of the game. While Finz Handler, you are in communication with the production assistant. You have to make sure that Finz is is on the ice when he has to be, visting birthday parties and more. This job was a little more hectic on this night because it was Finz' bobble head night. It seemed like everyone wanted pictures and autographs from him, but it was hard keeping him moving, interacting with fans, talking with the production assistant and keeping everyone happy. It was a very busy night and required a lot of running around but I had fun and it was a good experience, despite the Sharks losing 4-3 in a shootout.
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