Star Wars Night Chattanooga Lookouts: April 22, 2016

by **Lord Draconis** Thu Mar 17, 2016 12:04 am

Lucas Film has officially sent an invite for this event. This event is open to all Costuming groups. They have sent a list of groups that have been invited to participated for this event.

Fan Groups included on this Invite:
501st: Midsouth Garrison
Rebel Base: Corellian Base
Mandos: Bes’uliik Clan
Chattoine Fan Force Club
The Dark Empire: Blood Moon Spire

Where: Chattanooga Lookouts - AT&T Field (201 Power Alley, Chattanooga TN 37402)
When: 4.22.16
Start time/ end time: 6:00 – 10:30 (7:15 game, gates open at 6pm)
Call Time: 5pm
Parking:. Drop off is available at main entrance, street and garage parking is available in the adjacent downtown area handlers
Changing Room Details: secure changing room is available in the stadium offices
Max Number Invited: No Max-All are welcomed!

Directly below is what we send to the Teams regarding Open Invites for Fan Group participation at sports games:

All SW nights events with Major and Minor league teams are now considered OPEN INVITES. This means we do not have to cast and teams do not have to pay performers.

Teams cannot ask for specific characters or specific amounts, but can set a maximum limit based on accommodations. Open Invites are just that- an invitation to fan groups to show up at an event in costume.

Teams cannot direct fan group members to do any activities or be anywhere specific at any specific time - they may provide the groups with a list of activities to self-organize and participate in, but it is at fan group members’ own discretion.

We strongly prefer that characters not throw out first pitches, participate in puck drops, sing the National Anthem or things of that nature – if they want, fan group members may escort a child or fan to the mound, etc., but must not be directed to do so.

Characters should not hold, wear, sit in or stand on any branded item or logo, especially with a team emblem. The fan groups are welcome to be photographed with others wearing the team logo/brands or in front of signage featuring the team logo/brand, however. We strongly suggest that teams provide a handler/security for costumed fans during activities to ensure the safety and security of said costumed fans, to protect them from overzealous game attendees.

Costumed fan groups must be referred to as members from their respective fan groups, and not as official SW/Disney/Lucasfilm characters.