NYPL Tri-City ValleyCats

'Cats Reveal 2015 Summer Promotional Lineup

Published on March 31, 2015 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Tri-City ValleyCats News Release


TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats, Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, have revealed their 2015 lineup of summer promotions at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, highlighted by a Bernie Williams bobblehead giveaway, Jose Altuve bat giveaway, four specialty themed jerseys, 14 extravagant fireworks displays, and exciting new theme nights.

The ValleyCats will pay tribute to the long & storied history of baseball in the Capital Region on Friday, August 21 with a bobblehead giveaway of 1989-90 Albany-Colonie Yankee, Bernie Williams. He joins Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, and Johnny Evers as the fourth edition in the ValleyCats' Heritage Series bobblehead collection.

"Weekend at Bernies" continues on Saturday, August 22 as the ValleyCats draw a winner of an autographed life-sized bobblehead of Bernie Williams. A limited amount of raffle tickets will be sold beginning at the start of the season, with proceeds going towards charity.

August 22 is also one of GE's two Kids-In-Free Night events of the year, as children 12 & under will receive free admission with the purchase of an adult ticket, courtesy of GE. The first of GE's Kids-In-Free Nights will take place on Saturday, June 27 vs. the Staten Island Yankees.

In 2014, former 'Cat Jose Altuve became the first Houston Astro to win a Major League batting title, and the ValleyCats will recognize his accomplishment with a commemorative bat giveaway on Wednesday, July 29.

Tri-City has rolled out four specialty themed jerseys that the team will be wearing in 2015, all to benefit local charities. The jerseys will either be auctioned or raffled off during the game.

The 'Cats will wear patriotic themed jerseys throughout 4th of July weekend, and an auction will take place during the game on Sunday, July 5. On Sunday, August 9 the ValleyCats will host a Philan"tropic" Beach Party to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as the team wears Hawaiian themed jerseys.

The 'Cats put a call out to their fans to determine a brand new promotion for 2015, and the overwhelming response netted Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night on Monday, August 24. The ValleyCats will pay tribute to the half-shell green heroes by wearing TMNT jerseys.

The ValleyCats have also partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region for Sons of SouthPaw: Bike Night on Saturday, September 5. The night will be comprised of fundraising activities for RMHC, highlighted by an auction for leather-cut biker themed jerseys.

Other new and exciting promotions for 2015 include Christmas in July (July 15), Mardi Gras with the ValleyCats (July 28) presented by MVP Health Care, Around the World in Nine Innings (August 2), Back to the Future Night (August 10) presented by Subway, Hockey Night at "The Joe" (August 26), and SouthPaw's Not So Scary Halloween / Summer Reader Night (August 31) presented by the NY529 College Savings Program.

The fans will once again be treated to 14 extravagant fireworks displays, presented by Price Chopper. Fireworks nights include Opening Night, Thursday, June 25 vs. the Staten Island Yankees presented by Rensselaer County Department of Health, the 4th of July Independence Day Celebration vs. the Lowell Spinners, Star Wars Night on July 18, Italian Night on July 31 presented by Mastroianni Brothers, and Fans for Life Night on September 7.

Fan-favorite promotions making their return include 50 Cent Hot Dog Night (July 1), Bark in the Park (July 6), Irish Night / Going Green Night (August 25) presented by National Grid, Diamond Dig / Ladies Night Out (September 6) presented by Jewelry By Don Cook, and many more.

The ValleyCats will host two 11am Matinee Days at "The Joe" on Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, August 11, presented by Dig Safely New York.

Tri-City's 2015 season begins with a six-game road trip before the 'Cats kick-off their home slate on Thursday, June 25 vs. the Staten Island Yankees.

Individual game tickets are set to go on sale Monday, April 6, but are available now via the free MiLB Inside the Park mobile application. Season tickets, mini-plans, and group tickets are also on sale now. For ticket information, fans can log-on to tcvalleycats.com or call 518-629-CATS.

FULL PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE:

6/25: Opening Night! Schedule Magnet Giveaway

Presented by Rensselaer County Department of Health

Our 14th season of fun at "The Joe" begins!

6/26: For the Love of the Game: Youth Baseball Night!

A night honoring our local youth baseball organizations!

6/27: Texas Night: Boots, BBQ, Baseball

GE Kids in Free Night

Country music, plenty of BBQ, and exciting baseball! Children 12 & under get in FREE with a paying adult, courtesy of GE.

7/1: Hot Dog Heaven: 50 Cent Hot Dog Night!

Enjoy hot dogs for just 50 cents each! (while supplies last)

7/2: Veterans Night / Military Appreciation

Presented by CSEA

7/3: Red, White, & Blue Glow in the Park Night

Fans will receive a glow stick to shine bright during fireworks!

7/4: Independence Day Celebration!

Enjoy one of the best fireworks displays in the Capital Region!

7/5: Sunday Funday! Patriotic Jersey Auction!

During the game, bid on our team's patriotic themed jerseys!

Sunday Funday: Gates open at 3pm for our Sunday summer reading at 3:30pm and pregame catch on the field at 4pm!

7/6: Bark in the Park Night

Bring your dog to "The Joe" & participate in our postgame bark around the bases, presented by 4 Paws Veterinary Care!

7/15: Christmas in July!

7/16: T-Shirt Giveaway / White Out at "The Joe"

Presented by PosiGen Solar

The first 2,000 fans will receive a free t-shirt. Wear white to show your 'Cats pride!

7/17: Farm & Agriculture Night

"Joe to the Show" Poster Giveaway

We'll promote local agriculture & recognize our former 'Cats with a poster giveaway. We'll also host our scout sleepover event!

7/18: Star Wars Night

7/19: SouthPaw's Birthday / Kid's Club Day

Sunday Funday: Gates open at 3pm for our Sunday summer reading at 3:30pm and pregame catch on the field at 4pm!

7/20: Camp Day / Senior Day! 11am start

7/28: Mardi Gras with the ValleyCats

Presented by MVP Health Care

Tunes for Tuesday: Gates open at 5pm for Pregame live music!

7/29: Jose Altuve Bat Giveaway!

The first 1,500 fans receive a baseball bat commemorating former 'Cat, Jose Altuve's 2014 batting title!

7/30: Pirate Night: World Record Attempt!

2015 Team Poster Giveaway

Presented by TD Bank

Argh! Help us set an eye patch world record! All fans in attendance will receive a 2015 team poster, and will have the opportunity to win a fan photo experience courtesy of TD Bank!

7/31: Italian Night!

Presented by Mastroianni Brothers

Notte Italiano features great Italian food & music!

8/1: Medieval Times Night / Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger

Presented by Hannaford Supermarkets

Bring a non-perishable food item to benefit The Food Pantries for the Capital District, and receive a free ticket or voucher courtesy of Hannaford.

8/2: Around the World in Nine Innings

We introduce you to the many cultures within our community!

Sunday Funday: Gates open at 3pm for our Sunday summer reading at 3:30pm and pregame catch on the field at 4pm!

8/9: Philan"tropic" Beach Party!

Hawaiian Jersey Auction

Benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation

Enjoy some fun in the sun, along with fundraising events for the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

Sunday Funday: Gates open at 3pm for our Sunday summer reading at 3:30pm and pregame catch on the field at 4pm!

8/10: Back to the Future: Ultimate 80's Night! / Healthy Living Night

Presented by Subway

8/11: Matinee Day at "The Joe!" 11am start

Presented by Dig Safely New York

8/12: Superheroes / Community Heroes Night

Dress like your favorite superhero as we honor our local heroes!

8/13: Half-Way to Valentine's Day

Presented by Glennpeter Jewelers

Enjoy a night of baseball with that special someone! Renew your vows following the game!

8/14: Early Oktoberfest / Home Improvement Night

Presented by Trustco Bank

We're serving up brats, beer, & baseball! Also, we'll turn our concourse into a home show.

8/21: Capital Region Baseball Heritage Night

Bernie Williams Bobblehead Giveaway!

The first 1,500 fans will receive a bobblehead of 1989-90 Albany-Colonie Yankee Bernie Williams.

8/22: Weekend at Bernies! / Poster Giveaway

Life-Size Bobblehead Raffle / GE Kids in FREE

The Bernie celebration continues with a poster giveaway, and drawing for our life-sized Bernie bobblehead. Children 12 & under get in FREE with a paying adult, courtesy of GE.

8/24: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night

TMNT Jersey Auction

Cowabunga! Our fans have spoken, and have chosen this promotion to celebrate our half shell green heroes!

8/25: Irish Night / Going Green Night

Presented by National Grid

We celebrate all things green with a pregame concert featuring Hair of the Dog, and Irish dinner specials!

Tunes for Tuesday: Gates open at 5pm for Pregame live music!

8/26: Hockey Night at "The Joe!"

We celebrate "the fastest game on earth."

8/30: NFL Night / Wingfest

Presented by AT&T

Sunday Funday: Gates open at 3pm for our Sunday summer reading at 3:30pm and pregame catch on the field at 4pm!

8/31: SouthPaw's Not So Scary Halloween

Summer Reader Night

Presented by NY529 College Savings Program

We've got the tricks & treats, so be sure to wear your costume!

9/1: Dark Tuesday: Track Night

Post time at "The Joe" is 7pm!

Tunes for Tuesday: Gates open at 5pm for Pregame live music!

9/5: Sons of SouthPaw: Bike Night

Leather-Cut Jersey Auction

Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region

Live to ride! Our team will wear biker jerseys to be auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House.

9/6: Diamond Dig / Ladies Night Out

Presented by Jewelry By Don Cook

Have the chance to dig for a diamond following the game!

Sunday Funday: Gates open at 3pm for our Sunday summer reading at 3:30pm and pregame catch on the field at 4pm!

9/7: Capital Region's Biggest BBQ / Fans for Life

We celebrate the best fans with tons of giveaways! Join us for an all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner (limited availability).

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