Johnson City's House of Sport grand opening: What to know about special guests, prizes
Community members will have the chance to win various prizes and meet four nationally-known athletes during the grand opening of Johnson City's Dick's House of Sport later this month.
The largest store ever built by Dick's Sporting Goods will open at the south end of the Oakdale Commons at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, with the celebration continuing through Sunday, Aug. 20.
The two-level Dick's House of Sport will encompass 140,000 square feet, feature an indoor climbing wall, batting cage and footwear department. Outside, a 17,000 square-foot turf field with a track will allow people to try products and will double as an ice rink during the winter.
Here's what to know about the grand opening weekend events.
What prizes can be won
The first 100 adults in line each morning will receive mystery gift cards with the chance to win up to $500 and visitors can enter for a grand prize valued up to $500.
Those who try out the House of Sport games will also receive a free prize.
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Who visitors can expect to see
Four nationally-known athletes will help usher in the new location throughout the grand opening weekend. Wristbands, which are of limited quantity, are required to meet the special guests and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at store open on the day of the event only.
No outside items will be permitted for signatures and each person is limited to one autograph.
Friday, Aug. 18
Who: TV analyst and former WNBA center Rebecca Lobo
When: 5-6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 19
Who: Former left winger Mike Eruzione, who played for the "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic hockey team
When: 2:30-4 p.m.
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Sunday, Aug. 20
Who: Former Buffalo Bills NFL quarterback Jim Kelly
When: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Who: Former Buffalo Bills NFL running back Thurman Thomas
When: 3-4:30 p.m.
Emily Barnes is the New York State Team Consumer Advocate Reporter for the USA Today Network. Contact ebarnes@gannett.com or on Twitter @byemilybarnes. To get unlimited access to the latest news, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.
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