On Saturday, Oct 3rd, Chicago Fire star Joe Minoso will host The WhirlyCruz Cup, an epic Whirlyball battle between the casts of Chicago Fire and Chicago PD, taking place in, where else, Chicago.
So, what exactly is Whirlyball? It’s a cross between basketball, hockey and lacrosse in which all the players glide around in small vehicles similar to bumper cars, called Whirlybugs.
According to Minoso, he introduced his cast to the sport during the show’s first season and they are still playing together today. “They associate it with me, so why not take it a step further? I’m trying to build something to benefit (first responders),” he said. “There will be a game of ‘Fire’ vs. ‘P.D.’ in which one will stand tall with the cup at the end and (lord) it over the other cast.”
If you want to cheer on your favorite cast, it’s not too late to get tickets. General Admission tickets can still be purchased online through Saturday morning for $50 via Eventbrite.com. All proceeds will go to the 100 Club of Chicago, an organization that provides support to families of fallen first responders of Cook and Lake counties.
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Please join Joe and his fellow cast members from Chicago Fire and Chicago PD as they compete for the WhirlyCruz Cup!
WhirlyBall
1825 W. Webster, Chicago
Saturday, October 3rd, 2015
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The first game will be Chicago Fire vs. Chicago PD
Immediately following sponsors will play in a tournament with
Celebrity Team CaptainsProceeds to Benefit
100 Club of Chicago
Providing for the Families of Fallen First Responders of Cook and Lake CountiesTHIS IS AN AGE 21 and OVER EVENT!
Gold Sponsor: $1,000 includes 4 team members, VIP reception, including cocktails and buffet dinner, photo opportunities with cast of Chicago Fire
Silver Sponsor: $500, includes 4 team members, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Bronze Sponsor: $125 includes 1 team member, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Viewing Gallery: $50 each, includes 2 drink tickets and light bitesTickets are $60 at the door. Cash or credit accepted.
Checks also accepted payable to 100 Club of Chicago
To be there, please contact Betsy Shepherd at Betsy@connected-communicationsllc.com
