2009 Storm Theme Nights

Opening Night Sunday, June 7 vs. Sacramento, 6 p.m.

The Storm’s historic 10th Anniversary season tips off, appropriately, 10 years to the day after the city of Seattle was selected as one of four cities to receive a WNBA expansion team in 2000. It’s one of the most anticipated nights of the season as the 2009 team makes its KeyArena debut.

Dads & Daughters® Night Friday, June 19 vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Celebrate Father’s Day by taking your daughter (or your dad) to see the best female basketball players in the world. Be treated to special father-daughter on-court contests, music and more!

Girls Night Out Friday, June 26 vs. Los Angeles, 7 p.m.

Spend a night out with girlfriends or co-workers or plan a mom-and-daughter date with the Storm! Enjoy special concourse activities, music and on-court contests. Visit the Julep Nail Parlor table on the main concourse and vote for the newest fall polish color named after your favorite Storm player!

Kids Day & Doppler’s Birthday Tuesday, July 7 vs. San Antonio, 12 p.m.

This special noontime game is all about kids! It’s mascot Doppler’s annual birthday celebration and the fun begins at 10:30 a.m. with activities on KeyArena’s West Plaza including music, face-painting, inflatables, autographs with Doppler’s mascot friends from around the WNBA, and more!

Go Green Night presented by Seattle City Light Thursday, July 9 vs. Sacramento, 6 p.m.

For the third consecutive season, the Storm and its partners are pledging to "Go Green" as part of a year-round effort to green the team's operations and inspire fans to make environmentally-friendly choices. On this night, presented by Seattle City Light, the Storm will tip off WNBA Green Week by donning its road green uniforms in a key conference matchup versus the Monarchs. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive Go Green night lights courtesy of Seattle City Light, plus coupons for a free compact fluorescent light bulb. In addition, fans are encouraged to bring new or used books, which will be collected by Goodwill throughout the game.

Go Red for Women Night Sunday, July 12 vs. Chicago, 6 p.m.

The Storm and the WNBA are teaming up with the American Heart Association to promote heart health and raise awareness of the risks of heart disease in women as part of the Go Red for Women campaign.

10th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, Aug. 1 vs. San Antonio, 7 p.m.

Welcome back special members of the Storm family as we honor 10 members of the 10th Anniversary All-Decade Team, as voted by fans, during a special halftime ceremony. The first 3,000 fans will receive a commemorative All-Decade Team poster.

Women of Inspiration Night Saturday, Aug. 22 vs. Indiana, 7 p.m.

The Storm’s fourth annual Women of Inspiration Night is an occasion to shine the spotlight on women who have dedicated themselves to helping others and being trailblazers in their fields. Join the Storm in honoring a group of accomplished women in a special halftime ceremony.

Celebrating Women's Sports Night Tuesday, Aug. 25 vs. Washington, 7 p.m.

The Storm is proud to recognize and salute girls' and women's participation in sports in the Puget Sound area. The Storm will welcome the Seattle Majestics, the Rat City Roller Girls, local collegiate athletes including ESPY winner Mallory Holtman (Central Washington University softball) and local Olympians to participate in the festivities. Join these special guests for a pregame autograph session on the KeyArena concourse starting at 6:15 p.m. Click here to learn more about the athletes in attendance.

Breast Health Awareness Night Thursday, Aug. 27 vs. Connecticut, 7 p.m.

The Storm and the WNBA join forces in an annual effort to recognize survivors, generate awareness and educate women about breast cancer, as well as raise funds for the initiative. Join us in going pink for a cause greater than any rivalry.

Back to School Night Saturday, Aug. 29 vs. Atlanta, 7 p.m.

It’s the Storm’s annual Back to School Night this Saturday vs. Iziane Castro Marques and the Atlanta Dream at 7 p.m. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a Storm lunch sack courtesy of Bartell Drugs. Plus, the Storm is once again teaming up with Bartell Drugs and STAR 101.5 for the Sixth Annual “School Tools for Kids in Need” School Supply Drive to benefit underprivileged students throughout the Puget Sound. Drop off a new school supply inside the west or east doors next Saturday and help bring the excitement of the classroom to local children in need.

Fan Appreciation Night Thursday, Sept. 10 vs. Phoenix, 7 p.m.

Players and staff alike pay tribute to the best fans in the WNBA with giveaways and other surprises throughout the night.







Stay tuned for additional theme nights and giveaways.