Osprey Announce 2013 Promotions Calendar

Published on March 27, 2013 under Pioneer League (PL)
Missoula PaddleHeads News Release

MISSOULA, MONT - As the Missoula Osprey gear up for their 15th season of action in the Garden City, the club announced their 2013 Promotional Calendar that includes many customary staples that fans have come to know and love, including two low-level Fireworks Extravaganzas a pair of bobblehead giveaway nights, plus a celebration of hitting the one-million mark in franchise attendance and other fun and affordable opportunities to see Osprey baseball.

Individual game tickets will go on sale Saturday, May 18 at 9 a.m. at the MSO Hub Box Office, online at MissoulaOsprey.com and by calling 543-3300.

The first Fireworks Extravaganza is slated for the opening weekend on Friday, June 21, and the annual Independence Day fireworks show will be Wednesday, July 3.

"We are pleased to deliver our low-level fireworks show to our fans once again this year," said Osprey Vice President/General Manager Jeff Griffin. "They are always one of our most popular nights at the ballpark."

Fresh off a franchise attendance record and Pioneer League Championship in 2012, the Osprey should break the one-million mark in franchise attendance early in the season (projected between home games three and five).

"It's not every day that we get to celebrate something as remarkable as welcoming the one millionth fan to experience Osprey baseball," said Griffin. "The event is still in the planning phases, but it will definitely be a night you won't want to miss. We will take one million in stride and start working toward welcoming the next million fans."

The 2013 season marks the 75th year of the Pioneer League and the Osprey will be turning back the clock with a couple of their giveaways to celebrate professional baseball in Missoula from the late 1950s. First, the first 750 fans through the gates on Saturday, July 13, will receive a Missoula Timberjacks T-shirt and the first 750 people through the gates on Friday, July 26, will receive a Timberjacks cap.

The Osprey eliminated the Billings Mustangs from playoff contention on the last day of the regular season in 2012 and will push their rivalry to the next level on Saturday, August 3, with Beat Billings Night, where the first 750 fans through the gates will receive a Beat Billings T-shirt, modeled after the Arizona Diamondbacks' Beat LA night.

There will be two bobbleheads once again this year. The first will be on Friday, July 12, when the tradition of fire prevention education continues with a Volunteer Fireman Bobblehead giveaway to the first 750 fans through the gates. The bobblehead will be an accurate depiction of a volunteer firefighter in the Missoula-area right down to its gear.

A bobblehead of Osprey alum and Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star catcher Miguel Montero will go to the first 750 fans through the gates on Friday, August 2. Montero, a fan favorite both in Western Montana and in the desert, caught for the Osprey in 2002 and 2003.

"Miggy is one of our fans all-time favorite Osprey," said Griffin. "He is not only one of the top offensive and defensive catchers in all of professional baseball, but a quality individual that we are proud to have as an alum."

The home opener for the Osprey is Thursday, June 20, and the first 2,000 fans will receive a 2013 Osprey magnetic schedule. The opening series against the Helena Brewers will be culminated by the previously mentioned Fireworks Extravaganza on Friday, June 21.

The third annual Osprey Brewfest is slated for Saturday, August 17, and is guaranteed to be a hit. Fans ages 21-and-over will be able to sample many local brews, all made in the Treasure State, as well as be able to watch both teams take batting practice and prepare for that night's action.

"This is a once-a-season opportunity for fans that are not attending a company picnic to use the party area at the ballpark and watch the game from that unique vantage point," said Griffin.

A finalist for national promotional awards in 2012, Float to the Ballpark returns on Sunday, August 4. Fans will be able to pre-purchase a package that will include them parking at Ogren Park Allegiance Field, being bussed east and dropped in the Clark Fork River, where they will float back to the stadium, get out and partake in a pre-game barbeque and then cheer on the Osprey to victory against the Billings Mustangs.

In addition to July 26 being Timberjacks Cap Night, it is also Photo Night, where fans can go on the field prior to the game and get their picture taken with their favorite Osprey courtesy of Mike Williams Photography.

Drawstring backpacks will be given to the first 750 fans through the gates on August 6.

Returning to the special jersey lineup will be the Ronald McDonald House Jersey Night on Thursday, July 11. The jerseys will be auctioned off to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Missoula.

"We are proud to use the popularity of professional baseball to improve the quality of life in our community," mentioned Griffin.

Kid's Day is still Sunday as is Social Media Sunday, Family Night Monday, Bike to the Ballpark Tuesday and Senior Wednesday (excluding July 3), but there are a few changes to the weekly promotional schedule.

Wednesday at the ballpark will also be BioLife Plasma Services Buck Night, where fans can go to BioLife Plasma Services prior to the game to pick up a voucher good for a $1 general admission ticket to any of the Wednesday regular season home games (excluding July 3).

Fans will have the opportunity to win $50,000 on Thursdays. If an Osprey player hits for the cycle during the game and the fan selects that player, they will have the chance to go home $50,000 richer.

Friday is We Win, You Win Night and functions as it sounds. All fans have to do is cheer loud for the Osprey throughout the night and stay for the entire game and if the Osprey win the game, they will receive a voucher good for a complimentary general admission ticket good Sunday-Wednesday (Excludes July 3).

"We want to make Osprey baseball one of the most economical entertainment options in Missoula," added Griffin.

The ever popular Game Show Night moves to Saturday, where Launch-A-Ball is already a staple.

The Osprey will take the field at home Monday-Saturday at 7:05 and Sunday at 5:05 with the following exceptions. June 21 and July 3 - the two fireworks extravaganzas will start at 6:35. The game on Labor Day, September 2 will start at 5:05 while the game time for Saturday August 31 is to be announced.

Gate times are 6:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday with a few known exceptions at this time. They are, Opening Night June 20 - 6 p.m., 5:30 on June 21 and July 3 - the fireworks extravaganzas and 4:30 on Labor Day, September 2.

Group, season and other packaged tickets are on sale now.

All gate times, game times and promotions are subject to change without notice and the fireworks shows are subject to weather conditions.

For an entire promotional list including explanation of the weekly promotions see below.

MISSOULA OSPREY 2013 PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR

June 20 Thurs OPENING NIGHT

MAGNET SCHEDULES GIVEAWAY# sponsored by Fiesta En Jalisco and The Corridor

$50K THURSDAY sponsored by Kettlehouse Brewing Company

June 21 Fri FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA***

HOSPICE CARE FOUNDATION AWARDS NIGHT

WE WIN YOU WIN NIGHT

LAUNCH-A-BALL

June 24 Mon WELCOME BACK PAT NIGHT

FAMILY NIGHT sponsored by Maximized Living & Cherry Creek Radio HTB NIGHT #1 sponsored by United Way of Missoula County

June 25 Tues BIKE TO THE BALLPARK sponsored by Missoula in Motion & Trail 103.3

HTB NIGHT #2 sponsored by United Way of Missoula County

June 29 Sat GAME SHOW NIGHT

LAUNCH-A-BALL

June 30 Sun KID'S DAY sponsored by Jiffy Lube, First Choice Medical & ZOO 107.5

BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE HELMET GIVEAWAY

SOCIAL MEDIA SUNDAY sponsored by ESPN 97.5

July 1 Mon FAMILY NIGHT sponsored by Maximized Living & Cherry Creek Radio

HTB NIGHT #3 sponsored by United Way of Missoula County

July 2 Tues BIKE TO THE BALLPARK sponsored by Missoula in Motion & Trail 103.3

HTB NIGHT #4 sponsored by United Way of Missoula County

July 3 Wed FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA*** sponsored by First Security Bank & ABC 23.1

LAUNCH-A-BALL

July 9 Tues BIKE TO THE BALLPARK sponsored by Missoula in Motion & Trail 103.3

HTB WILDCARD #1 sponsored by United Way of Missoula County

July 10 Wed SENIOR WEDNESDAY sponsored by Fire Ready Montana & KGVO101.5 FM

BioLife PLASMA SERVICES BUCK NIGHT

July 11 Thurs RONALD McDONALD HOUSE JERSEY NIGHT sponsored by Dr. Pepper

$50K THURSDAY sponsored by Kettlehouse Brewing Company

July 12 Fri BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT - VOLUNTEER FIREMAN* sponsored by Montana Fire Prevention

WE WIN YOU WIN NIGHT

July 13 Sat T-SHIRT NIGHT - TIMBERJACKS* sponsored by Missoula Federal Credit Union & KPAX

GAME SHOW NIGHT

LAUNCH-A-BALL

July 14 Sun KID'S DAY sponsored by Jiffy Lube, First Choice Medical & ZOO 107.5

SOCIAL MEDIA SUNDAY sponsored by ESPN 97.5

HTB WILDCARD #2 sponsored by United Way of Missoula County

July 15 Mon LOCAL HEROES NIGHT

FAMILY NIGHT sponsored by Maximized Living & Cherry Creek Radio

July 24 Wed SENIOR WEDNESDAY sponsored by Fire Ready Montana & KGVO101.5 FM

BioLife PLASMA SERVICES BUCK NIGHT

July 25 Thurs PET ADOPTION NIGHT sponsored by Kendall 4 Seasons Subaru

$50K THURSDAY sponsored by Kettlehouse Brewing Company

July 26 Fri CAP NIGHT - TIMBERJACKS* sponsored by BioLife Plasma Services & FOX 23.2

PHOTO NIGHT sponsored by Mike Williams Photography

BOY SCOUT SLEEPOVER sponsored by Mullan Trail Boy Scouts

WE WIN YOU WIN NIGHT

July 31 Wed SENIOR WEDNESDAY sponsored by Fire Ready Montana & KGVO101.5 FM

BioLife PLASMA SERVICES BUCK NIGHT

HALLOWEEN IN JULY

August 1 Thurs UM ALUMNI & FRIENDS NIGHT

$50K THURSDAY sponsored by Kettlehouse Brewing Company

August 2 Fri BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT - MIGUEL MONTERO* sponsored by Full Circle Counseling & Nightingale Nursing & Caregivers

WE WIN YOU WIN NIGHT

August 3 Sat BEAT BILLINGS T-SHIRT NIGHT* sponsored by Comfort Inn-University

GAME SHOW NIGHT

LAUNCH-A-BALL

August 4 Sun FLOAT TO THE BALLPARK sponsored by10,000 Waves & Trail 103.3

KID'S DAY sponsored by Jiffy Lube, First Choice Medical & ZOO 107.5

HTB WILDCARD #3 sponsored by United Way of Missoula County

SOCIAL MEDIA SUNDAY sponsored by ESPN 97.5

August 5 Mon FAMILY NIGHT sponsored by Maximized Living & Cherry Creek Radio

August 6 Tues DRAWSTRING BACKPACKS* sponsored by Tobacco Free Missoula

BIKE TO THE BALLPARK sponsored by Missoula in Motion & Trail 103.3

HTB AUGUST #1 sponsored by United Way of Missoula County

HTB TEACHER APPRECIATION

August 13 Tues BIKE TO THE BALLPARK sponsored by Missoula in Motion & Trail 103.3

HTB AUGUST #2 sponsored by United Way of Missoula County

August 14 Wed SENIOR WEDNESDAY sponsored by Fire Ready Montana & KGVO101.5 FM

BioLife PLASMA SERVICES BUCK NIGHT

OSPREY BASEBALL CAMP - DAY 1

August 15 Thurs RENEW YOUR WEDDING VOWS NIGHT

$50K THURSDAY sponsored by Kettlehouse Brewing Company

OSPREY BASEBALL CAMP - DAY 2

August 16 Fri OSPREY BASEBALL CAMP - DAY 3

WE WIN YOU WIN NIGHT

August 17 Sat OSPREY BREWFEST - 3rd Annual sponsored by 96.3 The Blaze

GAME SHOW NIGHT

LAUNCH-A-BALL

August 18 Sun KID'S DAY sponsored by Mismo Gymnastics, Jiffy Lube, First Choice Medical & ZOO 107.5

SOCIAL MEDIA SUNDAY sponsored by ESPN 97.5

August 19 Mon FAMILY NIGHT sponsored by Maximized Living & Cherry Creek Radio

August 31 Sat GAME SHOW NIGHT

LAUNCH-A-BALL

HTB AUGUST #3 sponsored by United Way of Missoula County

September 1 Sun COLLEGE COLORS DAY

KID'S DAY sponsored by Jiffy Lube, First Choice Medical & ZOO 107.5

SOCIAL MEDIA SUNDAY sponsored by ESPN 97.5

September 2 Mon FAMILY NIGHT sponsored by Maximized Living & Cherry Creek Radio

September 3 Tues BIKE TO THE BALLPARK sponsored by Missoula in Motion & Trail 103.3

DESIGNATED DRIVER APPRECIATION NIGHT sponsored by 94.9 KYSS FM

September 4 Wed FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT

TEAM PHOTO NIGHT^ sponsored by COKE & Cherry Creek Radio

# First 2,000 fans * First 750 fans ^ All fans *** Subject to Weather Conditions

All promotions subject to change without notice

2013 Weekly Promotions

MONDAY FAMILY NIGHT sponsored by Maximized Living & Cherry Creek Radio

Four general admission tickets, hot dogs, chips, sodas, & one super scorecard for $30 with the donation of non-perishable food items. All food collected benefits the Poverello Center.

TUESDAY BIKE TO THE BALLPARK sponsored by Missoula in Motion & Trail 103.3

2- for-1 tickets for anyone who bikes to the game.

WEDNESDAY SENIOR WEDNESDAY sponsored by Fire Ready Montana & KGVO

Seniors ages 55+ receive 2-for-1 tickets with identification and can walk the bases after the game. (Excludes July 3)

BioLife Plasma Services Buck Night

Fans can go to BioLife Plasma Services to pick up a voucher good for a $1 general admission ticket to any of the Wednesday regular season home games. (Excludes July 3)

THURSDAY $50K THURSDAY sponsored by Kettlehouse Brewing

Each and every Thursday home game, Osprey fans will have the chance to leave the stadium $50,000 richer. That's right, if an Osprey player hits for the cycle during the game and you guess the correct player, you will have a chance to win $50,000.

FRIDAY We Win, You Win Night

All you have to do is cheer loud for your Osprey throughout the night and stay for the entire game and if the Osprey win the game, you will receive a voucher good for a complimentary general admission ticket good Sunday-Wednesday (Excludes July 3)

SATURDAY GAME SHOW NIGHT

The Osprey promotional staff recreates your favorite game shows.

LAUNCH-A-BALL

Numbered tennis balls are sold for $1 each. Following the game, fans throw their tennis ball on the field toward colored hula hoops in an attempt to win cash and prizes. A pair of reserved season tickets are given away every LAUNCH-A-BALL!

SUNDAY KID'S DAY/KID'S CLUB MEMBERSHIP DAY sponsored by Jiffy Lube & Zoo 107.5 FM

The game is centered on kid's promotions, music & activities. Following the game, all fans can run around the bases and play catch on the field.

SOCIAL MEDIA SUNDAY sponsored by ESPN 97.5 FM

Social Media Sundays is a new addition, where fans that follow the Missoula Osprey on Facebook and Twitter will be able to use code words for special ticket offers on Sundays throughout the season.

All promotions subject to change without notice

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