Marauders Opening Week Festivities Set, Include Prize Pack/Season Ticket Giveaway
March 28, 2011 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Portland Pirates News Release
BRADENTON, FL - With 2011 Opening Night just more than a week away, the Bradenton Marauders, Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, have announced their weeklong lead-up of events.
The week's festivities culminate in the team's home opener, Friday April 8th against the Charlotte Stone Crabs at 6:30pm. The game will be followed by a fireworks extravaganza presented by Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and Clear Channel.
Opening week begins Tuesday, April 5th with the announcement of the 2011 Marauders roster at the team's annual civic luncheon. The group will hold its first practice of the season later that night at McKechnie Field. The workout will run from 6-8pm and is free and open to the public. Gates open at 5:30pm and the team will showcase its new kids' zone and tiki bar.
The next night fans will get the opportunity to meet the team at the DeSoto Square Mall. From 6-8pm players and coaches will be signing autographs and greeting fans at the mall's Center Court.
Those in attendance at any of these opening week events will have the opportunity to win the "ultimate Marauders gift basket" valued at over $500, with the purchase of a ticket for Opening Night. The gift basket includes a season ticket for the upcoming season, a $25 concessions stand credit, a $25 gift card to the souvenir store, and plenty of other great prizes.
Bradenton opens its season on the road at Charlotte April 7th before beginning home play the next night at McKechnie Field. Season ticket holders are allowed free access to Marauders road games with their road access card.
The Bradenton Marauders are the defending Florida State League second half South Division Champions. The Tradition Continues this season. Tickets are available at the McKechnie Field box office, online or by phone at 941-747-3031. For more information visit BradentonMarauders.com.
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