Families Win When Otters and Old National Bank Team UP
Published on May 6, 2009 under Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release
May 6, 2009, Evansville, IN - The Evansville Otters professional baseball team and Old National Bank have teamed up for the 2009 season to bring the Tri-State area an unprecedented ticket promotion--KIDS GET IN FREE!
"We are aware of the financial challenges many are facing throughout the Tri-State, and Old National Bank is thrilled to offer free tickets for children 12 and under for all 2009 regular season Otter home games," said Jim Sandgren, Evansville Region President/Southern Region CEO for Old National Bank. "By partnering with the Otters for the Kids Free program this will help fans stretch their entertainment dollars."
"We are pleased to partner with Old National Bank and encourage families to stop by any Evansville Old National Bank location to pick up their free kids tickets," said Bill Bussing, president of the Otters. "We applaud ONB for keeping Otters baseball affordable for Tri-State families."
The following stipulations apply: free kids tickets are available at all Evansville area Old National Bank locations; free kids tickets will not be available at Bosse Field. A ticket is required to enter Bosse Field; if a child does not have a ticket, one must be purchased for entrance. These tickets apply only to General Admission seats. The free kids tickets are valid only for children 12 years and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; only four free tickets per adult will be accepted. Free kids tickets cannot be used in conjunction with a group outing or day game special. Furthermore, fans are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings at Bosse Field; while the Evansville Otters make every attempt to assure their guests a safe and fun time, neither the Otters nor Old National Bank can be held responsible for batted balls leaving the field of play. Ticket holders assume all risks of personal injury or property damage that may be caused at or near Bosse Field. Otters management reserves the right to revoke the license granted by a ticket. Finally, Frontier League rules prohibit outside food or beverage from being brought into the stadium.
Old National Bancorp, celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2009, is the largest financial services holding company headquartered in Indiana and, with $8.4 billion in assets. It ranks among the top 100 banking companies in the United States. Old National and its associates have assumed a leadership role in support of community initiatives throughout Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Collectively, they have donated more than 45,000 volunteer hours in support of 1,500-plus organizations.
Since its founding in Evansville in 1834, Old National has focused on community banking by building long-term, highly valued partnerships with clients in its primary footprint of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
The Evansville Otters are members of the Frontier League, a 12-team independent professional baseball league that will play its 17th season this summer. The Otters will begin their 15th season at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, May 22, against Southern Illinois.
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