WNBA Atlanta FAQs
A: We are currently accepting resumes. Please visit the WNBA Atlanta section on the NBA Team Jobs board or fax your resume to 404-589-7536. If you are interested in volunteering with the Atlanta Street Team or Club 13 (the volunteer sales force) call Kathy at 404-604-2626.
2.) How can I purchase season tickets?
A: Call 404-604-2626 or e-mail tickets@atlantadream.net to get your season tickets today!
3.) How will players be assigned to the Atlanta team?
A: There will be an expansion draft on February 6 to add players to Atlanta�s roster and Atlanta will have the 8th pick in the WNBA draft.
4.) Will there be tryouts?
A: The WNBA is more competitive than ever, and it is up to each individual team to decide upon holding local tryouts. At this time, there is no information available as to if and when the Atlanta franchise will hold tryouts, but please check WNBA.com frequently for further updates as the season approaches.
5.) How can we sponsor the new team?
A: Please call 404-604-2626 if you are interested in any sponsorship opportunities.
6.) When is the season?
A: Training camp beings in April, with the season running from May through September. Due to the Olympics this year, there will be no games in August. Each team plays 34 games in the regular season.
7.) When will the schedule be available?
A: The schedule is available here.
8.) What conference will Atlanta play in?
A: Atlanta will play in the Eastern Conference with the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Detroit Shock, Indiana Fever, New York Liberty and Washington Mystics.
9.) Has a coach been named?
A: Yes. Marynell Meadors has been named the team's head coach and general manager.
10.) Is there parking for season ticket holders?
A: Parking has not been finalized, but we will notify season ticket holders as soon parking packages are available.
11.) Where will the team play?
A: The team will play at Philips Arena (www.philipsarena.com).
12.) Who are the WNBA superstars around the league?
A: Top veterans: Sue Bird, Sheryl Swoopes, Swin Cash, Lisa Leslie, Tina Thompson, Katie Douglas, Becky Hammon, Nykesha Sales, Tamika Catchings, Penny Taylor and Deanna Nolan.
Rising young stars: Alana Beard, Diana Taurasi, Lindsay Whalen, Temeka Johnson, Cheryl Ford, Seimone Augustus, Lindsey Harding, Cappie Pondexter, Armintie Price, Sophia Young, Candice Dupree and Janel McCarville.
13.) When will I get my tickets in the mail?
A: Tickets will likely be mailed two weeks before the season begins.