Bradenton Gladiators set to kick off 2012 season

The Bradenton Gladiators will kick of their 2012 season in the Florida Football Alliance Jan. 21 versus the Orlando Phantoms.

The 2012 FFA season will feature a 16-team format with the addition of the Charlotte Reign, the Orlando Phantoms and the Dade County Chiefs.

The Gladiators will look to defend their AFC West division championship against the Bay Area Warriors, the Sarasota Millionaires and the Charlotte Reign.

All home games will be held at the PAL Sports Complex, located at 202 13th Ave. E. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the gate. Children 5 and under are free. Season tickets are available for $25 and season passes, which include admission to all regular season home games, free hot dogs or hamburgers and a Gladiator T-shirt, are available for $35.

For more information contact the Bradenton Gladiators at 320-7576 or [email protected] or visit www.bradentongladiators.com or www.ffafootball.org.