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Flyers Begin Series Against Vipers Tonight

July 6, 2010 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Orange County Flyers News Release


FULLERTON, Calif. (July 6, 2010) -- The Orange County Flyers begin a three-game series against the Calgary Vipers this evening to kick off a week full of fun promotions at The Station. Today's game at 7:05pm begins the first "Baseball Bingo Tuesday" with free admission to fans 55 years or older. Tonight one lucky fan in attendance will win two complimentary roundtrip tickets on Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner by getting the "Conductor's Shortcut" (five spaces in a row in the direction of the night: horizontal, vertical or diagonal) on their bingo card. All fans who get a Conductor's Shortcut in the announced direction will be entered into a drawing to win the Amtrak roundtrip tickets, with the winner being drawn in the 8th inning. Also for any fan who gets a blackout on their bingo card, the Flyers will provide a complimentary night in the luxury suite for up to 15 guests, catered with all-you-can-eat ballpark fare, at a future Flyers home game. Gates open tonight at 6:05pm, and single-game tickets are available online [click here for tickets] or by calling the Orange County Flyers front office at (714) 526-8326.

This Week's Games:

Tuesday, July 6 - 7:05pm - vs. Calgary Vipers

Baseball Bingo Tuesday

Wednesday, July 7 - 7:05pm - vs. Calgary Vipers

Weenie Wednesday, $1 hot dogs

Thursday, July 8 - 7:05pm - vs. Calgary Vipers

Pint House Thirsty Thursday, $2 beer and soda

Friday, July 9 - 6:05pm - vs. Tucson Toros

Family Film Friday, post game movie: Angels in the Outfield

Saturday, July 10 - 5:05pm - vs. Tucson Toros - Doubleheader

St. Jude Medical Center "Paint the Park Pink" breast cancer awareness night

Souvenir Saturday giveaway

FLYERS TO HOST GIRL SCOUT NIGHT WITH PRE-GAME CLINIC ON JULY 31

Girl Scouts will receive commemorative "Flyers patch" for participating in event

The Orange County Flyers are hosting a special event for all Girl Scouts in Southern California on Saturday, July 31 before a doubleheader against the Edmonton Capitals. Flyers players will work with Girl Scouts in a pre-game clinic beginning at 3:05pm, and Girl Scouts will be able to participate in the color guard ceremony during the National Anthem, which will be sung by a Girl Scout. Please bring your glove, and come ready to have fun. All Girl Scouts who participate will receive a commemorative "Flyers patch" for the event. Tickets for the pre-game clinic, baseball game, and all the festivities are only $10 each and available online.

COACH-FOR-A-DAY AUCTION HAS THREE DAYS TO GO

Bid to win a spot in the Flyers dugout as a uniformed coach

The Flyers are trailing, 2-1, in a tight game in the eighth inning. The speedy leadoff man takes his lead off first base. He's already been caught stealing once tonight. With two outs, and our batter behind in the count, are we sending the runner to second to get into scoring position? Well, Coach, you make the call.

The Orange County Flyers are auctioning off a chance for one lucky fan to serve as "Coach for a Day" during the 2010 season. The winning bidder will receive a personalized Flyers home uniform and warm up jacket, spend the entire day with the team - from pre-game warm ups and batting practice, all the way through the post-game meal in the clubhouse.

You'll be alongside Flyers manager and former Major Leaguer Paul Abbott, guiding the Flyerswhile experiencing the camaraderie and excitement of life in the dugout. As Coach for the Day, you will be working with players who have tasted Major League success as well as the games brightest rising stars.

The Flyers "Coach for a Day" auction on eBay has three days left. Get in on the action, Coach, while you still can! Proceeds from the winning bid will help make a child's wish come true.

FLYERS TO HOST "PAINT THE PARK PINK" NIGHT JULY 10

Event presented by St. Jude Medical Center to raise money, awareness for breast cancer

The Orange County Flyers and St. Jude Medical Center are putting on the annual Paint the Park Pink Night July 10 to help raise money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game to join the Flyers who will don pink OC jerseys and swing pink bats for the doubleheader games against the Tucson Toros. The first game of the doubleheader on July 10 is at 5:05pm. The special pink jerseys will be auctioned off in a silent auction during the game with all proceeds going to benefit St. Jude Medical Center's research into breast cancer.

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