Curve Set For Season-Opening, Week-Long Homestand
Published on April 2, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA- After a long winter of anticipating the start of the club's Tenth Anniversary Season, the Altoona Curve will officially open the 2008 season at Blair County Ballpark Thursday evening at 6:35 p.m. against the Reading Phillies. While Opening Day will come with plenty of fanfare and a magnificent package promotions, including a special guest appearance by Pittsburgh Steelers legend and Curve ownership partner Jerome Bettis, fans are reminded that Thursday's game is just one of seven fun-filled nights of Curve action to open the season.
The Curve will be at home for their first seven games of the season, including four games against the Reading Phillies thru Sunday and a three-day set against the Trenton Thunder (New York Yankees) starting Monday evening.
Here's a look at the great promotions for the season-opening, seven-game homestand at Blair County Ballpark:
Thursday, April 3 - 6:35 p.m. vs. Reading (Gates Open at 5)
- Special ceremonial first pitch by Jerome Bettis
- Special guest Pirates' President Frank Coonelly will be in attendance
- 2008 Curve Schedule Magnet Giveaway courtesy of AIG
- Post-Game FIREWORKS (First of 23 this season!)
- Kitchen Sink Giveaway courtesy of Folcarelli Supply and Counter Top Giveaway courtesy of Stella Solid Surfaces
- Thirsty Thursday (From 5-7 fans can enjoy ½ price 16 oz. beer or ½ price small sodas)
- Recognition of Steamer's Student All-Stars
Friday, April 4 - 6:35 p.m. vs. Reading (Gates Open at 5)
- Guest Appearance by William "The Refrigerator" Perry (Free Autographs for fans)
- Refrigerator Giveaway courtesy of Park Appliance, Furniture and Flooring (one lucky fan wins a refrigerator autographed by "Refrigerator Perry"
- Food Frenzy Night ($1 Hot Dogs & Half Price Curve Burgers) presented by Atlantic Broadband
- Post-Game Kids Run the Bases courtesy Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford
Saturday, April 5 - 5:05 p.m. vs. Reading (Gates Open at 3:30)
- Post-Game FIREWORKS
- Tenth Anniversary Salute to 1999, featuring guest appearance by 1999 Curve star Kory DeHaan
- Post-Game Kids Run the Bases courtesy Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford
Sunday, April 6 - 3:05 p.m. vs. Reading (Gates Open at 1:30)
- Tenth Anniversary Series Pennant Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans, All Ages)
- Kids Eat and Play Free Day
- Fan Pre-Game Catch (2:15-2:30)
- Hit the Books Program presented by Pepper Hamilton LLP
- Post-Game Kids Run the Bases courtesy Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford
Monday, April 7 - 6:35 p.m. vs. Trenton (Gates Open at 5:30)
- "We Win, You Win Night" (If the Curve win, all fans in attendance receive a free ticket of equal or lesser value to Tuesday's game)
- Ponderosa Steakhouse Family 4-Pack Monday (Families of 4 receive: 4 tickets, 4 regular hot dogs and 4 small sodas for $40)
Tuesday, April 8 - 6:35 p.m. vs. Trenton (Gates Open at 5:30)
- "Dime-A-Degree Night" (Fans pay a dime for every degree when the Curve Ticket Office opens at 9 a.m. - Grandstand and UPMC Health Plan HR Junction seats only)
Wednesday, April 9 - 4:05 p.m. vs. Trenton (Gates Open at 3:05)
- "Pack Your Bags For Myrtle Beach Day" (20 lucky winners in attendance will win a bus trip and hotel accommodations for two to Myrtle Beach, SC from April 23-36)
- "As The Curve Turns" - soap opera theme will be prevalent throughout the game
- Giant Eagle Advantage Card Day (fans presenting Giant Eagle Advantage Card receive buy one, get one ticket free offer in UPMC Health Plan HR Junction outfield bleachers)
- Mini-Burgers and Mini-Beverage Discount Day
Great seats remain for Thursday's Home Opener and the rest of the club's season-opening, seven-game homestand, which runs through Wednesday, April 9. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Blair County Ballpark Ticket Office during normal business hours, by calling toll-free (877) 99-CURVE or by logging on to AltoonaCurve.com.
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