Fan video contest offers free airline tickets
Published on July 29, 2009 under Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
LOVES PARK, Ill. - 'Hawks fans: tune up those instruments, warm up your voices, and grab a video camera. Fame awaits!
The Rockford RiverHawks, in partnership with the Chicago-Rockford International Airport and WIFR, are calling on all superfans for a contest to create music videos for the 'Hawks victory anthem, "Hey there, RiverHawks".
The winner receives two free airline tickets from Chicago-Rockford International Airport and will have their video shown on the center field scoreboard throughout the remainder of the season. Selected contestant videos will also be featured in between innings at RiverHawks games.
"It's a chance for people to be creative and have some fun with our song," said RiverHawks' director of operations Chris Daleo. "YouTube history could be made with this contest. If people get involved, it will be a gas."
To become a local celebrity, upload your video by visit the sports section of WIFR's website at http://www.wifr.com/sports. On the right hand side of the page underneath the sports ticker, click on the icon that says "Make your own RiverHawks music video." Click "Submit a photo or video" and follow the instructions.
Never had the joy of hearing the song? Listen by visiting http://www.rockfordriverhawks.com/multimedia/audio/ and clicking on "Hey there, Riverhawks".
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, a 12-team independent professional baseball league in its 17th season. Advertising and ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit the RiverHawks online at www.rockfordriverhawks.com. Most games are broadcast live on ESPN 1380, and on the team website.
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