Dogs, hogs and fun at the park from May 19-25
Ports to host Bark in the Park, Education Day, Bike Night and Memorial Day festivities
By Kristin Pratt / Stockton Ports
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STOCKTON, Calif. -Following a seven-game road trip
to Inland Empire and High Desert in the South Division, the reigning
champions of the California League will return to Banner Island
Ballpark for a seven-game homestand against Bakersfield (May 19-21) and
Visalia (May 22-25). The games on May 19, and May 21-23 will all begin
at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday's game will be an 11:05 a.m. game, while
Sunday's game begins at 2:05 p.m. and Monday's game starts at 6:05 p.m.
The Ports are excited to highlight several exciting upcoming events,
promotions and giveaways for their second homestand this month.
Broadcasting:
On the Radio: Every Ports game can be heard on KSTN 1420
AM, the home of the Stockton Ports, this season. Zack Bayrouty, the
Voice of the Ports, will be calling the play-by-play for his third
season this year. Fans can also hear his radio broadcasts online at
www.stocktonports.com as part of the free audio streaming feature. Fans
can also e-mail Zack Bayrouty with questions you'd like answered during
broadcasts at portsradio@yahoo.com.
On the Web: Fans can follow the live box score at
www.stocktonports.com to keep track of the game or to listen to an
audio stream of the radio broadcast. Fans can also find great team
information such as the 2009 Stockton Ports Media Guide, game notes for
each game, updated statistical and roster information, and much more!
Be sure to read the A to Z Guide found on the web site prior to coming
out to Banner Island Ballpark and to search the site for ticketing,
promotion and community information.
By Telephone: Fans can now utilize the Teamline Direct
feature, which allows them to dial into each game from a telephone or
cell phone. To listen to each game with Teamline Direct costs $5 per
game. For more information, please visit www.stocktonports.com. Fans
can also sign up to receive text messages with Ports scores from News
10 by texting "PORTS" to 74574 or by signing up at news10.net.
Promotions and Special Events:
Bark in the Park: The Ports will be hosting their first
ever Bark in the Park event in stadium history on Tuesday, May 19. Dog
lovers will be able to bring their furry best friend to Banner Island
Ballpark, and each furry friend present will receive a free ticket with
a paid owner's ticket. Dog owners and their dogs will have their own
entrance and own seating area for the game, and owners must sign a
waiver form prior to entering the game. Some select dogs will
participate in a dog show as well at the game, and Splash will serve as
the judge for that contest. Be sure to bring out your favorite pet to
the ballpark on Tuesday to enjoy a great game of baseball!
Starting on Tuesday, May 19, each Tuesday game at Banner Island
Ballpark is a Kraft Singles Tuesday. Fans can redeem one Kraft Singles
package wrapper to get one ticket free, courtesy of Kraft, when they
purchase one ticket to any Tuesday home game. The buy-one, get-one free
ticket deal is good for the Field Box and MVP Sections, and is based on
availability.
Double the Fun: On Wednesday, May 20, the Ports will host
their second Education Day. On Education Days, children from area
schools can take a field trip to Banner Island Ballpark to learn about
baseball through educational programs and enjoy an 11:05 a.m. game at
the ballpark. The Ports will also be hosting their second Taking Care
of Business Day on May 20. Fans can get a special deal for $12 that
includes a hot dog, soda and an MVP seat to the game. Since the game
starts at 11:05, the Ports hope that plenty of area business men and
women can enjoy a game during their lunch hour.
Silver Slugger Wednesdays are back in 2009, and Medcore HP
Silver Sluggers Club members can receive free entry to all Wednesday
home games. All fans can play Baseball Bingo, presented by Food 4
Less/Rancho San Miguel Markets at each Wednesday home game as well.
Carter Bobblehead Giveaway: On Friday, May 22, the Ports
will distribute bobbleheads of Chris Carter, 2008 California League
Rookie of the Year and all-time Ports home run champ to the first 1,000
fans. Carter is enjoying a terrific year at Midland, the Double-A
affiliate of the A's this season, and fans can celebrate Carter's
current and future success by collecting his Ports bobblehead! The U.S.
Air Force Reserve will sponsor the night.
Calling All Hogs: On Saturday, May 23, the Ports will
host the 3rd Annual Bike Night, sponsored by Delta PowerSports. A
pre-game motorcycle ride from Delta PowerSports will culminate with an
on-field parade. Fans can purchase a ticket to the game and showcase
their bike on the concourse for $10. Fans can also purchase a package
that includes a ticket to the game, a 90-minute All-You-Can-Eat
barbecue meal and display space for the bike for just $25. Krazy
George, the man credited with inventing "The Wave" will also be
performing on May 23. Post-game fireworks sponsored by Jackson
Rancheria Casino and Hotel will cap off the event.
Saluting the Fallen Heroes: On Monday, May 25 the Ports
will be saluting the men and women who died for their country on
Memorial Day. The Ports will be wearing a Stars & Stripes Cap,
which will be auctioned to fans during the game.
Additionally, Sunday, May 24, will feature several weekly
promotions. Fans can pick up vouchers for $1 Home Run Hill Tickets from
Metro PCS located in College Square, good for all Sunday home games.
Every Sunday is also Autograph Sunday, where fans have the opportunity
to get select Ports players' autographs before the game. Fans can
purchase an All-You-Can-Eat barbecue package that includes a ticket to
the game on Sundays. Members of the Everyday Eddie's Kids Club,
presented by Subway, also get in free to all Sunday home games.
Ticketing Information:
Ticket Prices - Advanced - (Day of Game)
MVP - $10 ($11)
Field Box - $7 ($8)
Metro PCS Home Run Hill - $5 ($6)
Fans should note that individual game tickets for the July 3
Independence Day Celebration game are also available for purchase. For
a complete seating chart, please visit the team website at
www.stocktonports.com.
The ticket office at the stadium will be open from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Friday during the season and on non-game days.
During the season on Monday through Friday game days, the ticket office
will be open from 9 a.m. until the end of the game. On weekend game
days, the office will be open from 10 a.m. until the end of the game.
The Ports have improved their ticketing services for the 2009
season, increasing the available ticket packages and options online,
and sending out a new direct mailer to reach out to all Ports fans.
Now, fans can purchase more tickets online or by mail, in addition to
purchasing them over the phone or at Banner Island Ballpark. New,
expanded online options for the 2009 season include season ticket
packages.
What's New with the Ports:
Ticket Donation Program: The Stockton Ports are excited
to introduce a new community initiative, which will support the Anchor
Fund, this season called the Ticket Donation Program. Season ticket
holders and fans will have the opportunity to contribute to the Anchor
Fund simply by donating their unused Ports tickets. The Ports
organization will match all ticket donations made by season ticket
holders and other fans. Tickets donated to this program will in turn be
donated to foster agency related non-profit organizations in the San
Joaquin Valley, allowing underprivileged youth to attend Ports games.
To date, more than 60 tickets have been donated, thanks to the
generosity of fans and the Ports organization.
Dylan to Cap off Tour at Banner Island Ballpark: The
Stockton Ports are thrilled to announce that they will be hosting a
trio of legendary American musicians-Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and
Willie Nelson-in the first concert in the history of Banner Island
Ballpark, to be held on Saturday, August 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting at 10
a.m. on Saturday, May 30. Tickets may be purchased through the Stockton
Ports ticket office at Banner Island Ballpark, by calling the Ports at
(209) 644-1900 or by going online at www.stocktonports.com.
Tickets for the show are priced at $68.50 for general admission.
Children ages 14 and under get in free when they are accompanied by a
paid adult. Except for the suites and Comcast Club seats, all seats in
the stadium for the event will be general admission. Ports suite
holders and Comcast Club season ticket holders will be offered the
first chance to purchase tickets, and Ports season ticket holders will
also have the option to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the
general public on May 30.
This will be just the second time in 24 years that these three
performers have shared the concert stage. The Bob Dylan Show summer
concert tour includes stops at the top minor league baseball parks
around the country. The tour will end with the final stop at Banner
Island Ballpark. The Stockton Ports are the only California League team
present on The Bob Dylan Show tour this year.
This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.
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