Condors promotional schedule unveiled for 2009-10 season
September 2, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, have announced their promotional schedule for the 2009-10 season. This year's schedule features a mixture of new ideas and returning favorites, both based on strong feedback from the fans of Condorstown.
"We're pumped about this year's promotional lineup," said Condors President Matthew Riley. "We've organized a wide range of promotions that we think people of all ages will enjoy, and enhance the top-shelf entertainment that people have come to expect in Condorstown."
GIVEAWAYS
The Condors are always looking for new and exciting items to give out to the ECHL's most loyal fans. This year the Condors have included some fan favorite giveaways from years past, along with some new giveaways that are sure to excite Condorstown.
In a collector's series giveaway, Team Card Sets will be given away to the first 3,000 fans through the turnstiles, set for five different nights of five cards each: Friday, Nov. 27, Saturday, Dec. 26, Friday, Jan. 29, Friday, Feb. 19 and a date to be determined late in the season.
The people have spoken! Winner of the Condors online poll for proposed new giveaway item earlier this summer, Condors Team Flags will be handed out to the first 2,000 adults on Friday, Jan. 8.
In one of the more unique giveaways of the season, the Condors will be hosting Toilet Plunger Giveaway Night on Saturday, Feb. 20.
The 2009-10 promotional schedule also features other giveaways, including a Magnetic Schedule (Friday, Oct. 16), Paint Your Own Bobblehead (Saturday, Oct. 17), Team Poster (Saturday, Nov. 7), Hockey Stick and Puck Set (Friday, Nov. 20), Youth Jersey (Saturday, Feb. 13) and a Condors Player Bobblehead (Friday, March 19).
THEME NIGHTS
To complement the previously announced King of Pop Theme and Valentine's Day Jersey Raffle and Auctions, the Condors will have a Pearl Harbor Remembrance/Veterans' Day Theme Jersey Raffle and Auction on Saturday, Dec. 12. Five lucky fans will win a game-worn jersey through the raffle, with the remaining jerseys auctioned off to benefit local charity.
Might you have a New Year's Resolution of improving your look? Then you won't want to miss Makeover Night on Saturday, Jan. 2! Kick off the New Year with the Condors, as fans 18 and older can enter to win the grand prize treatment package from the American Laser Centers of Bakersfield. The package includes Microderm face treatment, tightening and shaping, and laser hair removal, a value of more than $8,000. If you don't win the grand prize, don't fret, consolation prizes will also be awarded.
College and high school students will have two opportunities to get to a Condors game for less than the cost of a tasty school lunch! On Wednesday, Jan. 27 and Wednesday, March 10, high school and college students can purchase $1 lower level tickets upon showing their valid school ID at the Rabobank Arena box office.
On St. Patty's Day, Wednesday, March 17, the Condors will host Happy Hour from 5-6 p.m., with beer specials prior to a special 6 p.m. start time. Free Condors beer mugs will also be available to fans 21 and over.
Additional theme games this season include Field Trip Day/Businessperson Special (Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m.), the 11th Annual Teddy Bear Toss (Saturday, Nov. 28) and 5th Annual Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon (Saturday, March 20).
APPEARANCES
Adding to the excitement of Condors games will be a number of special appearances by celebrities of the real and cartoon variety.
Sunday, Nov. 22 will feature Cosmo & Wanda from The Fairly OddParents. Following the 5 p.m. game on this day, fans will have the opportunity to take to the Rabobank Arena ice and skate with their favorite Condors.
For LA Dodgers enthusiasts, Friday, Jan. 22 will be LA Dodgers Night at the Condors game. Fans will be treated to an appearance by a Dodgers player "to be named later" who will drop the ceremonial first puck, sign autographs and take pictures at the Condors Photo Booth.
While the Condors are known to take no prisoners on the ice, action and real life heroes who work their magic off of the ice will be featured on Saturday, Jan. 30, when Spider-Man comes to town. Real life heroes, such as firefighters, law enforcement officers, military personnel and EMS workers will be honored at this game. All fans in attendance at Spider-Man and Real Heroes Night Poster Giveaway Night will receive a poster with a "Real Heroes" theme, plus have the chance to pose for pictures in the Condors Photo Booth with the famous Spider-Man himself.
And returning for the 2009-10 season is perennial favorite SpongeBob Squarepants on Saturday, Apr. 3, capping off the regular-season schedule.
The Condors are proud to also be having the following appearances: Oakland Raiderettes (Friday, Dec. 11), ZOOperstars (Saturday, Jan. 23), NFL QB David Carr (Friday, Feb. 26), and America's Got Talent's Quick Change (Saturday, Feb. 27).
Below is the complete promotional schedule:
Oct 3, Sat Open House & Family Day
Oct 10, Sat Pre-season Game
Oct 16, Fri Schedule Magnet Giveaway^
Oct 17, Sat Paint Your Own Bobblehead Giveaway
Oct 28, Wed Toy Collection
Oct 30, Fri Jersey Raffle & Auction (King of Pop theme)'''''
Nov 7, Sat Team Poster Giveaway^
Nov 10, Tue Coat Collection
Nov 18, Wed Field Trip Day / Business Special (10:30 a.m.)
Nov 20, Fri Hockey Stick & Puck Giveaway
Nov 22, Sun Cosmo & Wanda (The Fairly OddParents)
Skate w/ Condors (5 p.m.)
Nov 27, Fri Trading Card Giveaway - collectors set #1***
Nov 28, Sat Teddy Bear Toss
Dec 11, Fri Oakland Raiderettes
Dec 12, Sat Jersey Raffle & Auction (Pearl Harbor/
Veteran's Day theme)'''''
Dec 26, Sat Trading Card Giveaway - collector's set #2***
Boxing Day Collection
Jan 2, Sat Make Over Night'
Jan 8, Fri Team Flag Giveaway*^
Jan 22, Fri LA Dodger Night
Jan 23, Sat ZOOperstars
Jan 27, Wed High School / College ID Night
Jan 29, Fri Trading Card Giveaway - collector's set #3***
Jan 30, Sat Spider-man
Real Heroes Night Poster Giveaway^
Feb 13, Sat Youth Jersey Giveaway
Feb 14, Sun Jersey Raffle & Auction
(Valentine's theme)''''' (2 p.m.)
Feb 19, Fri Trading Card Giveaway - collectors set #4***
Feb 20, Sat Toilet Plunger Giveaway*^
Feb 26, Fri NFL QB David Carr
Feb 27, Sat Quick Change
Mar 9, Tue Canned Food Collection
Mar 10, Wed High School / College ID Night
Mar 17, Wed Plastic Beer Mug Giveaway
St. Patty's Happy Hour (6 p.m.)
Mar 19, Fri Bobblehead Doll Giveaway
Mar 20, Sat Fighting Cancer Hockey-thon
Mar 30, Tue Blood Drive Night
Apr 3, Sat SpongeBob Squarepants
All dates and events are subject to change
First 2,000 children, 12 & under, receive giveaway item except as noted
** first 2,000 fans receive an item
*** first 3,000 fans receive an item
^ everyone receives an item
*^ first 2,000 adults 21 & older receive an item
' one grand prize winner
''''' five grand prize winners
Ticket Information:
The 2009-10 season opens in just 44 days, when the Condors host the Ontario Reign on Oct. 16. Season Ticket and mini-plans, starting at just $42, are on sale now. Fans can make Condors season tickets even more affordable by using Extended AutoPay, which is a program that allows you to spread your payments out through February, 2010. Purchase discounted tickets when you bring a group of 20 or more out to a Condors game. Stop by the Condors office or call 324-PUCK (7825) for remaining seat availability.
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