Ducks Announce 2008 Promotional Dates
Published on March 18, 2008 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y., March 18, 2008) - Long Island Ducks team officials today announced the club's promotional schedule for the 2008 season. The promotions kick off on Opening Night, April 25, with QuackerJack âGo Green' Bobblehead Night presented by Motorola. First pitch is slated for 7:05 as Long Island takes on the Newark Bears.
"This year's promotional calendar is more exciting than ever before," says Ducks general manager Michael Pfaff. "With so many great events and giveaways, Ducks baseball promises to once again be the best option for affordable family entertainment on Long Island."
The promotional schedule is highlighted by ten Grucci Fireworks Extravaganzas. In addition to ever-popular giveaways like t-shirts and hats, fans will also be treated over the course of the season to QJ figurines, children's backpacks, replica jersey drawstring bags, and lunch boxes, as well as several other giveaway items for fans of all ages. The Ducks will also host an array of theme nights, including Irish Heritage Night, Breast Cancer Awareness Night and the always-popular Long Island Luau.
Tickets for all these dates will be on sale beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the Citibank Park ticket office in Central Islip. A carnival-like atmosphere will be emceed by B-103's Wiseman & Frank, and will include musical entertainment, an inflatable bouncer, magicians to wow both young and old, a clown to bring laughter to all in attendance, the Easter Bunny, and, of course, QuackerJack himself. Fan will have the chance to get autographs from their favorite Ducks players and coaches, and purchase brand new 2008 Ducks merchandise at the Waddle In Shop. Complimentary snacks and refreshments from Sabrett, Herr's Chips, Entenmann's, Pepsi, and Centerplate will be served to those waiting in line. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as tickets are sure to go fast.
Beginning at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, fans can also purchase tickets by going to www.liducks.com and clicking on the tickets icon or by calling 631-940-TIXX.
A total of 65 promotional dates have been planned thus far with more on the way. Below is the complete 2008 Long Island Ducks promotional schedule to date. The schedule can also be viewed in its entirety by visiting the promotions page at www.liducks.com. All times and dates are subject to change.
The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Citibank Park and are entering their ninth season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. For further information, please visit www.liducks.com or call (631) 940-3825.
2008 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
Apr 25 QuackerJack "Go Green" Bobbleheads by Motorola (first 2000 fans)
Apr 26 Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Perfumania
Apr 27 Autograph Books by Newsday (first 1500 fans)
Apr 29 Magnet Schedules by the QuackerJack Foundation (first 5000 fans)
Apr 30 Webbed Foot Logo T-shirts by Sabrett (first 1500 fans)
May 8 "Go Green" T-shirts & Earth Day by Island Screen Print (first 1500 fans)
May 9 Penne Rigate Tins & 4th Annual Italian Heritage Night presented by DeCecco Pasta
(first 1500 fans)
May 10 (1:35pm) Thunderstix by Ivy League Day Camp/EAC (first 1500 fans)
May 10 (7:05pm) Orange T-shirts by Nicolock (first 1500 fans)
May 19 Softee Baseballs by Arnold (first 1500 fans)
May 20 2nd Annual Health Night & T-shirts presented by North Shore LIJ/Southside Hospital (first 1500 fans)
May 22 20 oz. Sports Bottles by British Airways (first 1500 fans)
May 23 7th Inning Stretch QuackerJack Bobbleheads by HIP/GHI (first 1500 fans)
May 24 Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza
May 25 Property of Long Island Ducks T-shirts by Tim White Construction (first 1500 fans)
Jun 2 Mouse Pads by Suffolk OTB (first 1500 fans)
Jun 3 QuackerJack "Go Green" Figurines by Clean Air NY (first 1500 fans)
Jun 4 Caps by LIU Brentwood (first 1500 fans)
Jun 5 Home Replica Jersey Bags by Wood Kingdom (first 1500 fans)
Jun 6 Item TBD by Cardinal Logistics (first 1500 fans)
Jun 7 Thunderstix by Knights of Columbus (first 1500 fans)
Jun 8 Kitchen Mitts by Consumers Kitchen & Bath Specialists (first 1500 fans)
Jun 16 Father's Day Giveaway by Plessers
Jun 17 Teal and White Baseballs by Quantum Medical Imaging (first 1500 fans)
Jun 18 Water Bottles by P.C. Richard & Son (first 1500 fans)
Jun 19 Traditional Ducks Logo T-shirts by Commercial Driver Training (first 1500 fans)
Jun 20 Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Pulte Homes
Jun 21 Neon Green Water Bottles by Purity First (first 1500 fans)
Jun 22 Yellow & Blue Baseballs by Yellow Dog Lawn Care (first 1500 fans)
Jun 30 Quackers by Newsday (first 1500 fans)
Jul 1 Bob Ottone Bobbleheads by East End Pet Bakery (first 1500 fans)
Jul 2 "Strike Out Cancer Now" Night presented by Cancer Treatment Centers of America (Item TBD)
Jul 3 Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by David Lerner Associates
Jul 4 Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Government Service Administrators
Jul 5 Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza
Jul 6 Lunch Boxes by News 12 (first 1500 kids 12 and under)
Jul 8 Recycled License Plate Frames by the Nature Conservancy (first 1500 fans)
Jul 10 Black Home Replica Baseball Caps by Adecco (first 1500 fans)
Jul 18 Long Island Luau presented by Adelphi University
Jul 19 Item TBD by Capital One (first 1500 fans)
Jul 20 Grey Road Jersey Replica T-shirts by Dodds & Eder (first 1500 fans)
Jul 29 Red, White & Blue Baseballs by Salvation Army (first 1500 fans)
Jul 30 Khaki & Black Hats by Ridgewood Savings Bank (first 1500 fans)
Aug 1 Black & Red Caps by Nicolock (first 1500 fans)
Aug 2 Tribute to America Night & Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Sunray Services
Aug 3 Team Card Sets by Bob's Stores (first 1500 fans)
Aug 11 Mini Bats by St. Catherine of Siena (first 1500 fans)
Aug 12 Team Photo Day by Premio Foods (first 1500 fans)
Aug 13 Second Annual Irish Heritage Night presented by the Nutty Irishman
Aug 14 Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Lighthouse Ford
Aug 15 Children's Backpacks by Davis Vision (first 1500 kids 12 & under)
Aug 16 Jersey Koozie by Good Samaritan Hospital (first 1500 fans)
Aug 17 Duck Head Logo T-shirts by Academic Finance Corp. (first 1500 fans)
Aug 18 Mini Footballs by Regent Sports (first 1500 fans)
Aug 19 Seat Cushions by Peoples Alliance Federal Credit Union (first 1500 fans)
Aug 20 Bud Harrelson & Don Dantona Bobbleheads by Dantona Industries (first 1500 fans)
Aug 26 Autism Awareness Night & Puzzles by Autism Speaks (first 1500 fans)
Aug 27 Back to School Notebooks by Staples (first 1500 fans)
Aug 28 Go Green Posters by Newsday (first 1500 fans)
Sep 8 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night with Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza and Pink T-shirts (first 1500 fans)
Sep 9 White Caps by The Arbors Senior Living (first 1500 fans)
Sep 11 9/11 Memorial Night presented by the Long Island 9/11 Memorial
Sep 12 Fan Appreciation Green T-shirts by C-Ya Action Fun Wear (first 1500 fans)
Sep 13 Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Nycomed US
Sep 14 Fan Appreciation Day presented by Long Island Pepsi
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