Lgrad Posted December 8, 2025 Share Posted December 8, 2025 Hello friends in Connecticut! The Bridgeport Islanders are offering an open invitation to costumed fan groups to attend their event on January 24, 2026. This is approved by Lucasfilm. The contact information and details for the event are listed below. Please feel free to share these broadly with your clubs! Directly below is what we send to the Teams regarding Open Invites for Fan Group participation at sports games: All SW themed 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 must welcome all fan groups on a first come basis and cannot ask for specific characters or specific amounts. They 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. Please note that if you or your club members require a handler or handlers at the event, you must provide them yourself and not rely on handlers from other clubs to fulfill this responsibility. Please do not RSVP with LFL. The corresponding team contact is listed below if you and your members are interested. Spots fill up fast - not all fan groups will get to participate in events where there is a set limit, which are based on a teams’ bandwidth for accommodation. Fan Groups invited to attend: 501st Legion- Connecticut Garrison Rebel Legion- Kamino Base Mando Mercs- Firaxan Clan Droid Builders- Northeast Sector R2 Builders The Dark Empire- Ziost Temple Saber Guild- Kessel Temple Star Wars Morale Missions Mandalorian Protectors- House Mandokar Defenders Detachment Sith Dynasty- Eestran Temple Jedi Council of America Warriors of Mandalore- Kyr'tratu Cohort Bridgeport Islanders Star Wars Night 2026 Location: Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main St Bridgeport, CT Parking location and details: Free parking across the street under the highway. Event date: 1/24/2026 Event start time & approx. end time: Doors open at 4PM, - Approx end at 7:30PM Call time: 3:00 PM Changing room details: Multiple rooms will be available for individuals to change in. Private areas can also be provided. RSVP by date: 1/1/2026 Topic is for discussion of event. To Sign up/RSVP for this event, please visit the calendar link: Star wars night Islanders game 1 Link to comment
Gian Daro Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Blasters yes? Can this event be moved to Confirmed events since there are 10 troopers signed up? 1 Link to comment
HRivera7322 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I'll be out of the country during this event, so I won't be available to troop/wrangle : ( Link to comment
Backpacks Got Jets Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 18 minutes ago, HRivera7322 said: I'll be out of the country during this event, so I won't be available to troop/wrangle : ( remote wrangle Joe Civitello CTG CO TK/DZ/SL/ID/BH 21407 Link to comment
anerdyguy Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 9 hours ago, HRivera7322 said: I'll be out of the country during this event, so I won't be available to troop/wrangle : ( Wrangle via zoom Link to comment
Backpacks Got Jets Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 BUMP! First troop of the year. Sign up! do the thing! Wranglers always welcome too! Joe Civitello CTG CO TK/DZ/SL/ID/BH 21407 Link to comment
Gian Daro Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 My sister will be coming to help wrangle. 1 Link to comment
Katsushiro Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I am available to Wrangle this one! Woop Woop! : ) 2 Link to comment
Feliz Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/14/2026 at 9:40 AM, Katsushiro said: I am available to Wrangle this one! Woop Woop! : ) Let's get ready to wraaannggllleeee!!! We'd be delighted if you would join us! 1 Nick SL/TD/TX-686 Imperial Death Trooper, ANH Vader, and Sandtrooper (who wouldn't know a droid if it were sitting in a speeder right in front of his face) Link to comment
Buccaneerbrawler Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I’m going to have to back out. Link to comment
Katsushiro Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Did not take too many pictures for this event. But got a couple. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RopfzVqoEyLNlvN6fAFGTwe_2JAbw0DQ?usp=sharing 1 1 Link to comment
Jimbo Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Shout out to the wranglers ! ...Thank you. This may have been the last event here for this team, they are slated to move the franchise to British Columbia next season. 🙁 1 Jimbo ANH Sandtrooper TD-11506 Link to comment
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