AtL Long Island Ducks

Fans Flock To Phones For Group Tickets

Published on December 12, 2007 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release


(Central Islip, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2007) - While flurries sprinkled the ground outside, a blizzard of phone calls overtook Citibank Park on Wednesday, as Ducks fans took to the lines on the first day of group ticket sales for the 2008 season. As Ducks staff members hustled to keep up with the torrent of calls, more than 60,000 tickets were booked by groups within the first six hours of availability.

"The first day of group sales is always a thrilling one for us, and our fans are just as excited as we are to kick off next season," says Ducks general manager Michael Pfaff. "It's always great on this day each year to hear from both longtime fans and new fans, all of whom make up this tremendous community in which we are privileged to play the game of baseball."

Even with the rousing response to the opening day of group sales, there are still plenty of great seats and dates available for groups to book for the 2008 season.Fans interested in purchasing group tickets should call (631) 940-3825. Citibank Park offers a wide range of exciting group packages, including regular group tickets, Party Deck rentals, pre-game picnics and Optimum Lightpath Luxury Suite rentals. Regular group ticket prices range from $8.50 - $11.00 a ticket. The always popular birthday party package will not go on sale until January.

In addition, fans wishing to become season ticket holders are encouraged to contact the ticket office at (631) 940-3825, extension 115 or 116. Ten-game Mini-Plans, a great gift at holiday time, are also currently available.

The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Citibank Park, and have played eight seasons in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Season ticket packages for 2008 are currently available. For further information, visit www.liducks.com, or call (631) 940-3825.




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