EL1 Altoona Curve

Curve Return Home on Thursday to Jam-Packed Opening Homestand

Published on April 13, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release


CURVE, Pa. - The Altoona Curve will open their home portion of the 2011 season on Thursday, April 14 with a seven-game homestand featuring four games against the Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA - San Francisco Giants) and three games against the Harrisburg Senators (AA - Washington Nationals). The homestand will run through Wednesday, April 20 and feature Opening Night Ceremonies, an autograph session with Steelers' Linebacker Lawrence Timmons and two fireworks shows.

The 2011 home opener will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and fans are encouraged to arrive early to witness a pregame celebration for the 2010 E.L. Champs and stay late as there will be a fireworks display after the game. The first 5,000 fans through the gate will receive 2011 Schedule Magnets courtesy of Altoona First Savings Bank. The pregame ceremony will feature a ring ceremony for the returning members of the 2010 championship team as well as a ceremony for the "Champions of Curve, Pa" thanks to the Altoona Mirror and Envision Laser Centers. Additionally, the home opener is a Thirsty Thursday with 16 oz. Bud Light drafts for $2.00 and regular sodas for $1.50 thanks to Rocky 104.9.

Friday night's 6:30 p.m. contest will mark the third straight year that an active member of the Pittsburgh Steelers will appear at a Curve home game as linebacker Lawrence Timmons makes his way to the ballpark. The leading tackler from last season's AFC Championship team will be on hand to throw out a first pitch as well as greet fans and sign autographs for two hours, courtesy of Peoples Natural Gas and WTAJ-TV.

On Saturday at 6:00 p.m., the Curve will host their second fireworks show of the season after the game and it will also be the first Community Collection Day of the season. Fans are encouraged to bring in toddler winter wear to benefit The Family Resource Center Toasty Toddlers Program when they come to Saturday night's game.

The first 1,000 fans through the gates on Sunday at 2 p.m. will receive a Replica Eastern League Championship Trophy courtesy of Holiday Inn Express that looks like the trophy the Curve hoisted above their heads in Trenton during the celebration last September. Sunday is also the first of eight Curve Kids' Club Days presented by Galliker's. For the first time, the Kids' Club is free and includes free tickets to eight games throughout the year for members (age 12 and under).

The homestand continues as Curve will welcome Harrisburg to town to open their three-game series beginning Monday night at 6:30 p.m. Monday marks the first Mirror Monday of the season presented by the Altoona Mirror and fans are encouraged to check the sports section of the Mirror for a special discount to that night's game.

Tuesday night's game at 6:30 p.m. will also feature special discounts for Curve fans as it's a Two-for-Tuesday presented by Atlantic Broadband and KRAFT Singles. Fans can receive two-for-one offers on tickets, hot dogs and small popcorns for Tuesday evening's contest with the Senators.

The homestand concludes on Wednesday as the Curve host the first School Kids Day of the season which brings with it a special start time of 10:30 am. Also, since it's a Wednesday, it's also a Ponderosa Four-Pack Wednesday where fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs and four regular sodas all for $30 thanks to Ponderosa Steakhouses.

A complete listing of what's going in Curve, PA during the upcoming homestand is listed below.

Thurs., April 14, 2011 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA - San Francisco Giants) at 6:30 p.m./gates open at 5:30 p.m.

* Opening Day 2011 with a Pre-game Championship Ring and Banner Ceremony

* Postgame Fireworks

* 2011 Schedule Magnet Giveaway - The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a 2011 Schedule Magnet courtesy of Altoona First Savings Bank.

* Champions of Curve, Pa. Ceremony - The Curve will honor fans who have won championships, much like their 2010 team, in a pre-game ceremony thanks to the Altoona Mirror and Envision Laser Centers.

* Thirsty Thursday - Thanks to Rocky 104.9, the Curve will offer select 16 oz. drafts for just $2 and regular sodas for $1.50.

* Ball Launch - Post-game ball launch game to benefit the Miracle League of Blair County

* Kids Run the Bases - Following the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases

Fri., April 15, 2011 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA - San Francisco Giants) at 6:30 p.m./gates open at 5:30 p.m.

* Lawrence Timmons Appearance - Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Lawrence Timmons will throw out a first pitch as well as greet fans and sign autographs for two hours thanks to Peoples Natural Gas and WTAJ-TV.

* Ball Launch - Post-game ball launch game to benefit the Miracle League of Blair County

* Kids Run the Bases - Following the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases

Sat., April 16, 2011 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA - San Francisco Giants) at 6:00 p.m./gates open at 5:00 p.m.

* Postgame Fireworks

* Community Collection Day - Fans are encouraged to bring in toddler winter wear to benefit The Family Resource Center Toasty Toddlers Program

* Ball Launch - Post-game ball launch game to benefit the Miracle League of Blair County

* Kids Run the Bases - Following the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases

Sun., April 17, 2011 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA - San Francisco Giants) at 2:00 p.m./gates open at 1:00 p.m.

* Replica Eastern League Trophy - Courtesy of Holiday Inn Express, the first 1,000 fans into Blair County Ballpark will receive a replica of the trophy the Curve won in 2010.

* Galliker's Kids' Club Days - The Kids' Club is free and includes free tickets to eight games throughout the year.

* Ball Launch - Post-game ball launch game to benefit the Miracle League of Blair County

* Kids Run the Bases - Following the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases

Mon., April 18, 2011 vs. Harrisburg Senators (AA - Washington Nationals) at 6:30 p.m./gates open at 5:30 p.m.

* Mirror Monday presented by the Altoona Mirror - Save money on tickets with a coupon from the front page of the sports section in the Altoona Mirror

Tues., April 19, 2011 vs. Senators (AA - Washington Nationals) at 6:30 p.m./gates open at 5:30 p.m.

* Two-For-Tuesday - Presented by Atlantic Broadband and KRAFT Singles, fans on Tuesdays at Blair County Ballpark will receive two-for-one offers on tickets, hot dogs and small popcorn.

Wed., April 20, 2011 vs. Harrisburg Senators (AA - Washington Nationals) at 10:30 a.m./gates open at 9:30 a.m.

* School Kids Day

* Ponderosa Four-Pack Wednesday - Fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs and four regular sodas all for $30 thanks to Ponderosa Steakhouses.

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