SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

Alomar Jersey Giveaway and Big Splash Day Help Cap July Slate

Published on July 16, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - The dog days of August are approaching, but the Charleston RiverDogs are ready to send the month of July out in style with a seven-game homestand. From July 20-26, the Class-A affiliate of the New York Yankees welcome the Lexington Legends and West Virginia Power to Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.

Unique promotions are an essential component of RiverDogs baseball, and the club is excited to host the 9th annual Continuing Legal Education Night on Thursday, July 21. Area attorneys will listen to a lecture from South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal and then savor a picnic and Charleston's game with the Houston Astros affiliate.

A RiverDogs Nite Lite, personal beach cooler, and baseball card set are just a few of the great giveaways the Charleston faithful have been treated to, but the latest Go Local Saturday freebie may be the best yet. In honor of Roberto Alomar's induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the first 1,000 fans in the park will receive a vintage Alomar Charleston Rainbows throwback jersey.

Community outreach is another pivotal part of the "Be Your Own Fan" philosophy and Charleston's favorite professional sports team is happy to team with Cintas and its Clothe the Kids program on July 24. Fans who bring five used clothing items to the game will add to the more than 700,000 articles of clothing that have been donated to children worldwide, and get a discounted ticket to the 5:05 p.m. CCPRC Family Sunday game.

Children and adults alike will have a chance to cool off from the blazing heat on Tuesday, July 26 at 12:05 p.m. The Charleston Fire Department is slated to bring its water cannon out, and the whole park will morph into a mini-water park as the RiverDogs wrap up their series with the Power.

The rest of the homestand slate reads as follows:

Wednesday, July 20 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Lexington Legends: Ballpark Buffet Wednesday, Seniors 65 and older EAT FREE, USSSA Opening Night

Let the RiverDogs' "Build Your Own Hot Dog" theme satisfy your palate. For $20, one can eat to his/her hearts' - or stomachs' - content in the comfort of the Ashley View Pub. All-you-can-eat hot dogs will be accompanied by 8-10 toppings, potato salad, baked beans, chips and all-you-can-drink (beer included). Seniors Eat Free allows our most senior fans 65 and older to enjoy a free hot dog, chips and Pepsi products all while keeping their wallets fat. Prior to the game, the RiverDogs will be proud to play host to the opening ceremony of the USSSA Youth Baseball Tournament, which is set to take place throughout the Lowcountry.

Thursday, July 21 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Lexington Legends: Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, Continuing Legal Education Night

The weekend fun starts on Thursdays at The Joe as Riley Park is the place to be. In addition to the always eventful Budweiser Thirsty Thursdayactivities, the RiverDogs will also host the 9 th annual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Night. Area attorneys will receive credit hours by taking in a presentation from South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal, before enjoying a pregame picnic before Charleston entertains Lexington. With $1 beers in the Ashley View Pub and fresh music courtesy of the stylings of DJ Natty Heavy, we have everything one needs to party. Kelly G from 95 SX's hit show Two Guys and a Girlwill also be on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch and mingle with fans throughout the night.

Friday, July 22 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Lexington Legends: Force Protection Industries, Inc. Red Shirt Friday, Piggly Wiggly Postgame Fireworks, RiverDogs Hitting Clinic Recognition

Force Protection Industries, Inc. Red Shirt Fridays have become synonymous with RiverDogs baseball and the partnership once again allows you to "Be Your Own Fan" of the military while showing your appreciation for members of our armed forces. All patrons wearing a red shirt to the game will blend in with the players on the field and receive a $1 off their ticket. If you're feeling charitable, you may donate that dollar to a military family with parents fighting overseas. Youngsters who learned the techniques of hitting from the Yankees of tomorrow will be honored in a pregame ceremony as a reward for their hard work during the clinic. Win or lose, cap off the start to another weekend of RiverDogs baseball in style by remaining in the stands to watch the weekly Piggly Wiggly Postgame Fireworks display which ensures everyone goes home a winner.

Saturday, July 23 - 7:05 p.m. vs. West Virginia Power: Roberto Alomar Rainbows Jersey Giveaway, Lowcountry Local First Go Local Saturday, 80's Night

The RiverDogs are especially excited about the latest Go Local Saturday giveaway. The first 1,000 fans through the gate will receive a special Roberto Alomar Charleston Rainbows jersey to commemorate his being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Alomar began his journey to stardom in the Holy City in 1987, and the RiverDogs stick with the 80's theme by encouraging fans to dress to the styles of the time and participate in several in-game promotions. As is the case every Saturday, Tricounty residents will also be able to save a $1 on their ticket and find out about some of the best local businesses in the Holy City and beyond thanks to Lowcountry Local First. After the game, children can take to the diamond for Kids Run the Bases.

Sunday, July 24 - 5:05 p.m. vs. West Virginia Power: Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission Family Sunday, Cintas Clothe the Kids, Rock'N'Roll Chorus Pregame Concert

The RiverDogs are proud to join Cintas in its Clothe the Kids initiative. Fans that bring five used clothing items to the Cintas truck stationed in front of The Joe will help less fortunate children around the world and receive a discounted ticket to the ballgame. Sunday is a day to wind down before the start of another grinding work week, and there's no better place to do that than at The Joe. It's also another CCPRC Family Sunday, meaning one can save money and "Be Your Own Fan" by taking advantage of our regular FREE PARKING and KIDS EAT FREE Sundays, presented by Pepsi. Rock'N'Roll Chorus - a group of talented high-school musicians - makes its return to Charleston and will perform a pregame concert on the field. As always, the Yankees of tomorrow will stick around on the field after the game to dole out free autographs to their many admirers.

Monday, July 25 - 7:05 p.m. vs. West Virginia Power: 98Rock Hair of the Dog Monday, Social Media Appreciation Night #3

Being on the cutting edge of social media like Facebook and Twitter is a point of pride for Charleston's favorite professional sports team, and the RiverDogs will reward fans who follow suit on another Social Media Appreciation Night. Facebook, Twitter and Text Club members will all receive a text message offering them one free ticket to the game. Spectators can also enjoy $1 beers in the Ashley View Pub to extend the weekend on Hair of the Dog Monday, presented by 98Rock.

Tuesday, July 26 - 12:05 p.m. vs. West Virginia Power: Big Splash Day, KRAFT Singles Two for Tuesday

Get out of that middle of the work-week funk by skipping out of the office and heading to The Joe to watch the RiverDogs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate in a matinee affair. Prepare to get wet and cool off from the hot weather, as the RiverDogs turn Riley Park into a water park on the annual Big Splash Day. It's also another KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets: Buy one ticket, get one free from KRAFT Singles. Bring a package wrapper to Riley Park on Tuesdays for a steal of a deal, so visit kraftsingles.com for more information as exclusions apply.

For more information and to order tickets to any RiverDogs game, please call the Riley Park Box Office at (843) 577-DOGS (3647) or log on to www.riverdogs.com.

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