REQUEST RUFUS

The Bobcats organization is committed to being involved in the Charlotte community and working collaboratively with groups and organizations that desire to make a positive impact in the Charlotte area. An opportunity to involve the Charlotte Bobcats with the work of other community groups is something that we value, and as a result, we will make every effort to support as many requests as possible.

To ensure the best experience for the Bobcats and the organizations we support, we are committed to quality events that are well planned and executed and also touch the lives of people in the community, especially youth.

GUIDELINES FOR SECURING RUFUS LYNX

• Requests must be received in writing at least one month prior to the event.


• Requests must be submitted using the Charlotte Bobcats Mascot Appearance Request Form. Click here for form.


• Due to the volume of requests, appearances are limited to one request per organization annually.


• Upon receipt of the Bobcats Mascot Appearance Request Form, you will receive an e-mail or telephone confirmation that your request has been received and an estimated timeframe when we will reply. Due to the volume of inquiries received, we ask that no phone calls be placed to inquire about the status of your request.


• If the form is incomplete, we will notify you via e-mail that additional information is needed. You will need to resubmit your request, and it will be placed in the order in which it was received after being resubmitted.


• If appropriate, we may ask your organization to provide a media plan which we will share with our public relations staff to ensure the greatest level of exposure for both organizations.


• If we confirm Rufus Lynx to attend your event and there is a change in the date for any reason, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate the new date. If any changes occur after the date has been confirmed, we ask that you notify us as soon as possible.


• If for any reason we need to cancel an appearance, we will notify your organization as soon as we are aware of an unavoidable conflict.

MASCOT AVAILABILITY

• You will be notified via email or telephone of your request’s status.


• Rufus Lynx is not available to make appearances on home game days.

AFTER THE MASCOT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED

• A representative from our organization will contact you by phone to discuss the event in more detail.


• If artwork is required (photos, team logo, etc.) for marketing purposes, you will need to notify us regarding approved use of name and logo, deadline dates and other design specifications.

FOLLOWING THE EVENT

• We request a copy of any photos (preferably digital) featuring Rufus Lynx and any Bobcats representative attending your event.


• We request permission to post the photos on our website, www.bobcatsbasketball.com.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A MASCOT APPEARANCE FORM

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A MASCOT REQUEST FORM

Are you looking to motivate your students to score high on the E.O.G. (End Of Grade in North Carolina) or the P.A.C.T. (Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test in South Carolina) school tests? Then get Air Rufus to come to your school. Air Rufus is available to perform a pep assembly that will inspire students at the Elementary or Middle School level to do their best and reach their highest level of achievement on the examinations.