Richmond Kickers 2nd Annual Kickers Karnival

RICHMOND, VA - (Wednesday, March 2, 2011) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce that they are partnering with RoomStore World again in 2011 to kick off the season with the second annual Kickers Karnival, taking place on Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 11am until 2pm. 

The Karnival will include music, soccer, games, inflatables, discounts, free food for the first 200 visitors, and much, much more.  Richmond Kickers pro soccer players will be available for autographs, alongside the Kickers mascot, the RoomStore Kickeroo.  It will be fun for the whole family, and admission is free!  RoomStore World, located at 9901 West Broad Street in Richmond, is the Official Furniture Retailer of the Richmond Kickers,

“We are very excited to be partnering with the Kickers again this year to host the second annual Kickers Karnival,” commented Sandy Nunnally, Vice President of Marketing for the RoomStore.  “The event last year was a great success and was a tremendous amount of fun.  We believe the event this year will be just as entertaining and successful.”

The Kickers Karnival at RoomStore World will feature music, delicious food courtesy of Chipotle, inflatable games presented by Bounce 2 the Moon, face-painting, giveaways, incredible special savings at RoomStore World and more.  Also, soccer fans of all ages will be able to meet players from the Richmond Kickers and Kickeroo, presented by RoomStore, will be mingling with the crowd throughout the day.  The first 100 visitors will receive a complimentary ticket to the Kickers home opener against Orlando City on Saturday, April 2.   

About Richmond Kickers Soccer Club

Today over 8,000 youth soccer players participate in programs sponsored by the Richmond Kickers and partner clubs, including Ashland Youth Soccer League, City of Richmond Parks and Rec., Goochland United Soccer Association and Little KICKS. The Richmond Kickers Soccer Club provides opportunities for all players of all abilities and unites soccer in the Central Virginia community.  Benefits include economy of scale, consistency of coaching philosophy, professional administrative and coaching staff expertise, positive role models for youth players and a clear pathway from youth to pro for aspiring young players.

The Richmond Kickers pro team will open the 2011 USL PRO season on Saturday, April 2 against Orlando City at 5:00 p.m. at Richmond City Stadium.  USL PRO is the strongest, best operated and most sophisticated North American men’s professional soccer league below MLS, both on and off the field.

About RoomStore World

RoomStore makes furnishing your home easier by offering an enjoyable one-stop shopping experience for all your home furniture and bedding needs. You'll leave RoomStore with the confidence that you've purchased the very best merchandise from the industry's leading manufacturers, at the best price possible. Plus, RoomStore World is a RoomStore unlike ever before.  You’ll find unique home furnishings from around the globe including one-of-a-kind refurbished Chinese antiques, Asian accessory pieces, rustic Mexican furniture, and sleek contemporary leather sofas.  It’s a world beyond an ordinary RoomStore but as always a store you can count on for great values.