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Spikes Unveil 2008 Fan Giveaway Schedule

Published on March 26, 2008 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


(STATE COLLEGE, PA) - The State College Spikes announced the schedule of fan giveaways for the 2008 season today. Throughout the 38-game home schedule, the Spikes will feature a total of 18 new and fun fan giveaways. The fan giveaways of 2008 will range from a free trip to Myrtle Beach to a floppy hat.

"This year's schedule hosts a broad spectrum of fan giveaways," said Spikes' General Manager Rick Janac. "There is really something for everyone, no matter what their interest might me."

The most unique giveaway of the 2008 season falls on August 29th, then the Spikes will give away a trip to Myrtle Beach, courtesy of the Myrtle Beach Area CVB. The trip will include air fare and a hotel for 3 days and two nights for two adults to Myrtle Beach, SC. The trip will be given away sometime during the August 29th game as the Spikes face the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at 7:05 p.m. More details on the trip will be released at a later date.

In addition to the trip, another big giveaway for the 2008 season will occur on July 2nd when the club hosts "Hillbilly Matt's Used Car Giveaway." The Spikes will give away multiple cars to fans in attendance to watch the Spikes take on the Vermont Lake Monsters.

New to 2008 will be the Fan's Choice Bobblehead presented by The Family Clothesline. Fans will have the opportunity to vote on which former Spike they would like to see as the 2008 Spikes Bobblehead. Fans can vote on-line at www.statecollegespikes.com or by visiting The Family Clothesline in downtown State College beginning Monday, March 31. The bobblehead chosen by the fans will be given to the first 2,000 fans through the gates on July 10th when the Spikes play the Hudson Valley Renegades.

The complete list of 2008 Spikes fan giveaways is listed below:

- Thursday, June 19 (7:05 PM) - 2008 Schedule Magnet Giveaway PRESENTED BY PSECU (First 5,000 Fans, All Ages)

- Saturday, June 21 (7:05 PM) - 2008 Spikes Promotional Poster Giveaway PRESENTED BY SPE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (First 2,500 Fans, All Ages)

- Tuesday, June 24 (7:05 PM) - Spikes Travel Mug Giveaway PRESENTED BY CENTRAL PA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU (First 2,000 Fans, All Ages)

- Tuesday, July 1 (7:05 PM) - Spikes Slinky Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans, 14 & Under)

- Wednesday, July 2 (7:05 PM) - Hillbilly Matt's Used Car Giveaway

- Friday, July 4 (1:00 PM) - Mini-Flag Giveaway (First 3,000 Fans, All Ages)

- Wednesday, July 9 (7:05 PM) - Spikes Golf Ball Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans, All Ages)

- Thursday, July 10 (7:05 PM) - People's Choice Bobblehead Giveaway PRESENTED BY THE FAMILY CLOTHESLINE (First 2,000 Fans, All Ages)

- Wednesday, July 16 (7:05 PM) - Spikes Floppy Hat Giveaway PRESENTED BY PENN STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (First 2,000 Fans, All Ages)

- Saturday, July 19 (7:05 PM) - Nittany Bank Nookie Monster Bank Giveaway PRESENTED BY NITTANY BANK (First 2,000 Fans, All Ages

- Saturday, July 26 (7:05 PM) - Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Photo Ball Giveaway PRESENTED BY MCDONALD'S (First 2,000 Fans, All Ages

- Tuesday, July 29 (7:05 PM) - Wooden Bat Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans, All Ages)

- Tuesday, August 12 (7:05 PM) - Pirates Prospect Card Set Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans, All Ages)

- Wednesday, August 13 (7:05 PM) - Pink Visor Giveaway (First 1,500 Women, All Ages)

- Thursday, August 21 (7:05 PM) - Spikes Sling Bag Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans, All Ages)

- Friday, August 29 (5:30 PM) - Myrtle Beach Trip Giveaway PRESENTED BY THE MYRTLE BEACH AREA CVB

- Tuesday, September 2 (7:05 PM) - Pimp Your Dorm Room Giveaway

- Wednesday, September 3 (7:05 PM) - Re-Usable Grocery Bag Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans, All Ages)

Single-game tickets for the Spikes' 2008 season will go on sale to the general public this Saturday, March 29th, beginning at 9 a.m. through the Spikes Ticket Office and on-line at www.statecollegespikes.com. To mark the first day of individual ticket sales, the Spikes will hold their annual TicketPalooza event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. This free event, which will be held at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, features samples from the 2008 Spikes menu, ballpark tours, on-field games and National Anthem Tryouts for the 2008 Spikes season. For complete information regarding the Spikes TicketPalooza 2008, as well as a complete list of activities, fans can visit www.statecollegespikes.com.

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