"Fan Appreciation Night" as BlueCats Host Beef
June 21, 2006 - United Indoor Football Association (UIF)
Evansville BlueCats News Release
EVANSVILLE, IN: The Evansville BlueCats are pleased to announce that the final regular season home game for the 2006 season will be known as "Fan Appreciation Night" this Saturday night against the Omaha Beef. Kickoff is set for 7:05pm. Fabulous prize giveaways have been planned to thank the BlueCats fans for their support this season. The BlueCats (5-7) enter the game on a two game win streak. Evansville is currently tied for the #6 seed in the upcoming UIF playoffs as they look to improve their standing against Omaha (6-6), who is currently tied for the #4 seed.
For "Fan Appreciation Night", the BlueCats will be featuring a special ticket offer, buy one ticket, get one free on all box office tickets in ANY price range. This 2 for 1 offer is good on all $17, $14, and $10 tickets. Also in honor of "Fan Appreciation Night", the BlueCats merchandise booth will be offering a merchandise special. All fans will receive a free Evansville BlueCats bobble head doll with any purchase of $40 or more. Gates open at 6pm with free Spirit Signs, Thunderstix, and game programs available at the gates, as well as hundreds of t-shirts and other prizes that will be given away throughout the night.
Last Saturday, the Evansville BlueCats scored their most convincing win of the season, easily defeating the Peoria Rough Riders 70-31 at Roberts Stadium. The win placed the BlueCats firmly in the middle of the playoff race with only 3 games remaining this season.
Still alive in the UIF playoff picture, Evansville currently sits in a 3-way tie for the #6 seed with Bloomington (5-7) and Sioux City (5-7). All 3 teams sit only one game behind Omaha (6-6) and Ohio Valley (6-6). With a victory Saturday night, the BlueCats will move up in the playoff standings. The top 3 seeds in the UIF playoffs are already locked up, with Sioux Falls (12-0) holding the top seed, and Lexington (10-2) and Rock River (8-4) claiming the #2 and #3 seeds. Evansville could rise as high as the #4 seed in the playoffs before it's all over. As a #4 seed, the BlueCats would get a home playoff game at Roberts Stadium, which would be the first home playoff game in franchise history. Six teams will make the playoffs in 2006.
This Saturday, the Gus Doerner football toss will be having a special "Fan Appreciation Night" edition at halftime. Before the game and during the first quarter, fans can purchase footballs to be "tossed" at targets on the field during halftime for a chance to win prizes from Gus Doerner sports. One lucky fan has won the grand prize $500 gift certificate to Gus Doerner Sports each of the last two weeks! Prizes are awarded every week for the football closest to the targets on the field. This week, the "FinHeads" Booster Club will be selling the footballs.
The Harley Davidson motorcycles from ABATE of Indiana - Region 8 will return to Roberts Stadium once again for this weekend's game. They will be on hand and participate in the BlueCats pre-game ceremonies. ABATE Region 8 will be selling raffle tickets for a new Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide to be given away at this years Boogie on July 22nd, 2006.
Get close to the action this Saturday night at "Fan Appreciation Night" at Roberts Stadium. Kickoff on Saturday will be at 7:05pm. Escape from the humid Evansville summer evenings and enjoy an indoor football game in the air conditioned, insect free comfort of Roberts Stadium! Cheer on your Evansville BlueCats as they add to the winning steak and make their push toward the United Bowl and the UIF playoffs! The gates at Roberts Stadium will open at 6pm. The BlueCats invite fans to show up early and tailgate with your fellow fans.
For tickets, contact the Roberts Stadium box office at 812-476-1383 ext. 25 or Ticketmaster. BlueCats football in 2006, family fun at warp speed. For more information on the Evansville BlueCats, please visit the website at www.evansvillebluecats.com.
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