SL1 Jackson Generals

Diamond Jaxx Promotional Highlights

Published on May 17, 2006 under Southern League (SL1)
Jackson Generals News Release


(Jackson, TN) May 17- The West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, the AA Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, will return to Pringles Park for a five game series with the Mobile BayBears, the AA Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, beginning tonight, May 17th.

Tonight, May 17th, Diamond Jaxx fans can receive a FREE General Admission ticket at the Diamond Jaxx box office by wearing Chicago Cubs apparel via the weekly "Wrigley Wednesday" promotion.

Thursday, May 18th, is a School Day at Pringles Park with a special 11:05a.m. start.

Friday, May 19th will be an action packed day at Pringles Park. In addition to being a Reading Program Night where area students whose schools have signed them up for Ribbee's Reading Program will receive two free General Admission tickets after reading ten books, there will also be a special appearance by several Care Bears during the game and FIREWORKS (sponsored by WBBJ-ABC 7) after the game.

Prior to the Saturday, May 20th game, as part of a Tribute to Chyanne Scott, the parking lot of Pringles Park will host a pre-game event featuring an Ambulance, a Fire Truck, the Blood Mobile, the Air Evac Helicopter, Dande Jumpers, and a remote broadcast by Rock 92.3. Families are encouraged to attend the event which will serve as a prelude to that evening's ballgame. Admission is free, and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. The event begins at 2:00pm and will conclude by 5:00pm. In addition, Bumpus Harley-Davidson will be conducting a pre-game Memorial Bike Ride. Riders will leave from Bumpus Harley-Davidson and embark on an approximately one and a half hour bike ride, which will conclude with a lap around the field at Pringles Park. During the evening's ballgame, the Jaxx will be wearing special, motorcycle themed jerseys as a tribute to Chyanne Scott. Fans will have a chance to bid on the jerseys during the game in the "Shirt Off Our Back Jersey Auction." All the proceeds from the jersey auction will benefit the Chyanne Scott Foundation.

To conclude the series with the BayBears on May 21st, the Diamond Jaxx will give Diamond Jaxx fans who present a Church Bulletin from that Sunday's service a FREE General Admission ticket. The Sunday game will begin at 1:05p.m.

Unless otherwise noted, all games are scheduled to begin at 7:05p.m. with gates opening an hour before the first pitch.

Diamond Jaxx fans have plenty of opportunities during the regular season to see the future stars of the Chicago Cubs in action at Pringles Park. To purchase tickets, access the complete schedule, or to inquire about promotional opportunities, call the Diamond Jaxx box office at (731) 988-5299 or log onto www.diamondjaxx.com. The West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx are the Double-A Southern League Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The Diamond Jaxx play in 6,000 seat Pringles Park, built in 1998, conveniently located off exit 85 from I-40 in Jackson, TN.

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