Baseball Bash Out-Standing Fan Competition Drawing National Attention
Published on March 6, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA, Pa - Announced earlier this week as one of the many festivities happening during Baseball Bash, 2009 was the Curve's unique and innovative "out-STANDING" fan competition. The Curve are providing a chance for fans to win a pair of 2009 Grandstand season tickets by displaying the ultimate test of fan loyalty and endurance in a marathon contest in which they can stand with a limb of their choice touching one of the life-size bobble head statues of Curve mascots, Steamer or Diesel Dawg.
Inspired by the call out to Curve fans was Ben Hill, a baseball reporter for MILB.com, the official website of Minor League Baseball.
Hill will travel from New York City to Altoona to participate in the out-STANDING fan competition at Baseball Bash, 2009 on Friday, March 13 at Blair County Ballpark. Bash festivities begin at 5:00 p.m., but throughout the day, the Curve will provide fans who want to win a pair of 2009 Grandstand season tickets to participate in this fun, unprecedented competition.
"We never expected this competition to reach as far as New York City or gain national attention," said Curve General Manager Rob Egan. "However, there shall be no geographical boundaries to discover our 'out-STANDING fan and all are welcome to participate. May the last fan standing enjoy their reward all season."
Should Hill claim victory, he will donate his tickets to a local fan who finishes closest to him. Hill, though, claims he can be defeated. However, it will be up to one loyal Curve fan to prove their loyalty on what is now a national stage. After the contest, Hill will document his experience in Altoona, which will be featured nationally in an article on Minor League Baseball's website, MILB.com.
"I'm looking forward to trying my hand at this," said Hill. "The Curve are always one of the best teams in minor league baseball in providing their fans with new, innovative promotions and this is just another example. I welcome any and all challenges from any Curve fans."
To learn more about the Curve's out-STANDING fan competition as part of Baseball Bash, and if interested in participating, fans can contact the Curve at 877-99-CURVE.
In addition to the out-STANDING fan competition, Baseball Bash, 2009 marks the first day that individual game tickets go on sale for this upcoming season. There will be plenty of fun, family-friendly entertainment such as a fireworks show, free food and beverages and kids games throughout the night from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Baseball Bash is a free event and open to the public.
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