Rush to host open house to meet team on March 14

The Chicago Rush will host an open house at Allstate Arena on Sunday, March 14, from 1 to 3 p.m., the team announced Tuesday.

To help celebrate the return of the Arena Football League, all 35 members of Chicago's 2010 training camp roster, along with head coach Mike Hohensee, the Rush coaching staff and the Adrenaline Rush Dancers will be available for two hours to mingle with fans, pose for photos and sign autographs.

"This is a great opportunity for our organization to begin to reconnect with its ardent fan base," said Rush president/GM Ken Valdiserri. "We wanted to do something for the fans to help kickoff the season. This will be a great way for kids and families to get photographs and autographs of the 2010 Chicago Rush."

There will be no charge for parking and admission for the event, and each fan in attendance will receive a free 2010 Chicago Rush schedule poster.

Fans interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to the Rush by e-mailing the team at chicagorush@arenarush.com.

Current Rush season ticket holders will be able to pick up their season tickets at the open house, while fans who have not yet purchased season tickets will have the opportunity to walk around the arena and select desired open seat locations and purchase them on the spot.

In addition, the Rush will be selling team merchandise, and the arena will have concession stands open for those who want to purchase food and drinks at the event.