Long Island Nets Holding Tip-Off Party At Nassau Coliseum

The Long Island Nets will host its inaugural Tip Off Party on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Tickets for the Tip-Off Party are free and available to the public at longislandnets.com.

During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with Long Island Nets players as well as Head Coach Ronald Nored and the 2017-18 coaching staff. Guests will get an exclusive preview of the Long Island Nets in-game entertainment experience, including the first ever public performance by the Long Island Nets Kids Dance Team. The Long Island Nets Team Hype, as well as the new In-Game Host, will be introduced to the community.

Guests can participate in family friendly activities like the Kids Zone, on-court contests, face painting, games, bounce houses and, of course, basketball, with chances to win Long Island Nets prizes. Music, balloon artists, and a variety of food options will also be available.

Individual tickets for the 2017-18 season will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1 and will be available for purchase at the Ticketmaster Box Office at the Coliseum during the Tip Off Party.

The 2017-18 season opens at the Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. against the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

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