NYPL Brooklyn Cyclones

Baby's First Ballgame

Published on August 26, 2008 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release


BABY'S FIRST BALLGAME: On Sunday, August 31st, the Brooklyn Cyclones will welcome new parents and their infants to Baby's First Ballgame at the ballpark. Parents can also submit photos of their babies for a "Cutest Baby" contest, with the winner receiving a prize pack including a first pitch and Cyclones-embossed baby items.

And since they're all adorable, all babies whose photos have been submitted will be honored on the field prior to that night's game, and their pictures will be shown on the KeySpan Park videoboard in various slideshows throughout the game..

Cyclones' Cutest baby contest photos can be sent to Joyce Huang at joyce@brooklyncyclones.com

The Cyclones will also be providing a stroller valet at the front gates, and will conduct "diaper derby" contest in-between innings. After the game, parents and babies are welcome to bring their strollers right onto the field for a "stroll around the bases."

Tickets for August 31st are on sale NOW! CATCH THE TRAIN, CATCH THE GAME: Save 20% on Field Box Seats and 25% on Bleacher Seats when you mention "MetroCard" at KeySpan Park or use the word METROCARD as a code to order your tickets online or by phone (718-507-TIXX).

The discount is valid for all weekend home games. And don't forget -- New York City Transit is the easiest, fastest, and most affordable way to get to the game. Just take the the D, F, N, or Q lines to Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue and walk right down the block to the ballpark.

Or, let MTA New York Transit take you home with Trip Planner, for customized directions to and from the game.

BANK OF AMERICA SPOTLIGHT: Bank of America is proud to recognize the efforts of Brooklyn Cyclones players and front office staff in the Brooklyn community.

Cyclones pitcher Chris Schwinden has participated in a variety of community efforts this season, instructing local kids on the fundamentals of baseball, and speaking to local youth groups about the importance of education as it pertains to achieving goals.

Bank of America is a proud partner of the Brooklyn Cyclones. To learn more about MLB® banking products, visit www.bankofamerica.com/mlb.

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FIREWORKS FRIDAY: On Friday, August 29th, the Cyclones will take on the Oneonta Tigers as Brooklyn continues its push for the pennant.

Following Friday's game, there will be a spectacular fireworks show over the Coney Island seashore, and Cyclones fans are invited to stay in their seats for the best view in the borough!

Get your tickets now!

MILITARY NIGHT: While all eyes recently turned to our nation's Olympians overseas, scores of local American heroes of another ilk will be celebrated during a competition closer to home. Troops from every Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard command in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey have been invited to take part in "Calling All Guards" at Keyspan Park on Thursday, August 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Calling All Guards is presented by the Brooklyn Cyclones and the US Family Health Plan at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers.

In addition to the Calling All Guards event, anyone who shows their military ID at the KeySpan Park ticket window will be able to purchase discounted $10 Box Seats to Thursday's game. Get your tickets to Military Night NOW NY AQUARIUM: Meet a Celebrity Sea Lion...Only at the New York Aquarium!

You'll have tons of fun at the New York Aquarium where you will meet Duke, Osborne and all of the other Celebs of the Sea at the Aquarium's daily sea lion show. Enjoy the incomparable interactive performances, full of show-stopping acrobatics, California sea lion charisma and fishy kisses! At the New York Aquarium you can visit the world's cutest baby walrus, experience a myriad of fascinating marine life and so much more! The New York Aquarium is open 365 days a year.

Visit nyaquarium.com for more information.

MINI PEE WEE BOBBLEHEAD: Ever since he was hatched in 2003, Pee Wee has been one of the most popular mascots in Brooklyn.

On Sunday, August 31st, the 'lil guy will be even more popular, as the first 1,250 kids in attendance will get a FREE mini Pee Wee bobblehead!

That night the Cyclones take on the rival Hudson Valley Renegades at 5pm, and the ballpark gates open at 3:30. And don't forget, every Sunday, kids get to run the bases at KeySpan Park, right after the game!

You bring your little ones to meet the Cyclones' little one for a night they'll never forget. Get your tickets NOW!

SUMMERTIME SNOW: On Thursday, August 28th, the first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a KeySpan Park Snow Globe, presented by KeySpan.

The Snow Globe features the home of the Cyclones, complete with circular neon light towers, inside a sphere filled with colorful confetti, bringing a winter wonderland to Coney Island with each shake.

Great seats are still available for the Cyclones' game against the Oneonta Tigers on August 28th. Get your tickets NOW!

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