EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Citizens Bank Kids Run The Show Returns Thursday, August 27

Published on July 2, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


Manchester, NH- Due to the incredible popularity of the inaugural Citizens Bank Kids Run the Show event held at Merchantsauto.com Stadium on Saturday, June 6, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, have announced a second Citizens Bank Kids Run the Show, scheduled for Thursday, August 27, when the Fisher Cats host the Harrisburg Senators, Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, at 7:05 p.m. The Fisher Cats are seeking kids ages 6-to-16 to operate the game, serving in such roles as general manager, turf crew, ticket takers, official scorer, radio broadcaster and more!

"All of us involved, from the lucky kids who were selected to become Fisher Cats staff members for a night to all of our front office people, were thrilled to share the experience; we all had such a great time that we are excited to partner with Citizens Bank again to help create more long-lasting memories for the kids involved," said Fisher Cats President/General Manager Rick Brenner.

Children ages 6-to-16 can sign up for the Citizens Bank Kids Run the Show online at www.nhfishercats.com from now until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 31. Children who registered for the June 6 event will need to re-register for the August 27 game in order to be considered for participation.

"Citizens Bank Kids Run the Show was an overwhelming success on June 6, and we are eager to give even more children the opportunity to participate in this unique program," said Cathleen A. Schmidt, president, Citizens Bank. "We encourage all kids to register for a chance to run the ballpark this August."

Selected kids will receive four free Fisher Cats' tickets to the Thursday, August 27, game and must be available to participate that night from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact the Fisher Cats at (603) 641-2005. This contest is conducted by the Fisher Cats and no purchase is necessary. Selected participants must have signed consent forms from their parents or guardian. Participants will be selected at random and odds of winning may vary.

The Fisher Cats will host the Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, in a three-game series over Fourth of July weekend at Merchantsauto.com Stadium. The series begins on Saturday, July 4, when the Fisher Cats take the field wearing the red, white and blue of the New Hampshire Primaries for a 7:05 p.m. game vs. Portland, followed by a Fourth of July Atlas Fireworks Show. On Sunday, July 5, the USA Baseball National Team takes on the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) All-Stars in a 2:45 p.m. game, followed by the Fisher Cats/Sea Dogs 6:35pm game in a single-admission doubleheader that will be capped by another Fourth of July Atlas Fireworks Show. The series concludes with a 12:05 p.m. Camp Day game on Monday, July 6. For tickets, visit www.nhfishercats.com or call (603) 641-2005.

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