POSTED: Monday March 9th 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ORLANDO MAGIC AND KIA MOTORS TEAM UP FOR THE MAGIC ROOKIE CHALLENGE POWERED BY KIA MOTORS

Magic Communications Contact: Melanie Curtsinger, 407-916-2532, mcurtsinger@orlandomagic.com

Orlando, Fla. – The Orlando Magic has partnered with Kia Motors for the second annual Orlando Magic Rookie Challenge Powered by Kia Motors. At the conclusion of the registration process on April 30, 2009, 13 lucky fans will have the opportunity to participate in a series of on-court contests on the Orlando Magic practice court, where one grand prize winner will receive authentic Orlando Magic warm-up gear, a full team uniform and a $1,500 paycheck.

To register or see official rules, fans can visit any participating Kia retailer or log onto www.OrlandoMagic.com.

About Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea.  KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 640 dealers throughout the United States.  For 2008, KMA recorded its 14th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share.  Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value, high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles.  Kia Motors prides itself on producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline “The Power to Surprise.”

Kia Motors America is the “Official Automotive Partner of the NBA.”  Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its Web site – www.kia.com.  For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com.

About The Orlando Magic

Orlando’s NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic’s mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. On the court, Orlando has won three division championships (1995, 1996, 2008), had four 50-plus win seasons, and won the Eastern Conference title in 1995. Off the court, on an annual basis the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise, scholarships and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 75,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 5,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, over the last 19 years nearly $14 million has been distributed to local non-profit community organizations via The Orlando Magic Youth Fund (OMYF), a fund of the McCormick Foundation since 1994, which serves at risk and disadvantaged youth. Ticket highlights for 2008-09 include: 7,569 seats priced $25 or under per game; a $27 lower bowl ticket; and tickets priced at $10 per game. For ticket information log on to orlandomagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.

Through the National Basketball Association’s NBA CARES program, the league, players and teams will raise and contribute $100 million for charity, donate more than 1 million hours of hands-on volunteer service to communities worldwide, and build more than 100 places where kids can learn and play over the next five years. 

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Name: George Galante
Organization: Orlando Magic
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Phone: (407) 916-2633

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