EL1 Richmond Flying Squirrels

Flying Squirrels Will "Give" Back To Fans In 2010

Published on January 26, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release


RICHMOND, VA - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, continue the unveiling of their inaugural 2010 promotional schedule with the introduction of 28 fan giveaway items spread throughout the home schedule. The slate of giveaways will include traditional ballpark favorites such as a Wooden Bat Giveaway (Sunday, August 1st), and be joined by useable items like a Metal Lunchbox Giveaway (Sunday, August 15th).

Flying Squirrels 2010 Promotional Schedule Unveiling:

Monday, January 25th - FIREWORKS

Tuesday, January 26th - Giveaway Items

Wednesday, January 27th - National Entertainment Acts

Thursday, January 28th - Theme Nights

Friday, January 29th - Community Involvement Nights

"We strive to make every night at the ballpark a memorable experience for every fan in attendance, and what better way to create memories than with a memento from that experience" said Flying Squirrels Vice President & COO Todd "Parney" Parnell. "Of course we'll have the traditional ballpark giveaways, but as with everything we do, we also wanted to provide unique opportunities. The result is a lineup of giveaways that will not only prove useful to people, but also provides something for everyone."

Among the traditional ballpark favorites are Wooden Bats (August 1st), a Logo Baseball Series presented by Coca-Cola (April 16th, June 28th, July 20th), a Floppy Hat (June 16th), a Mascot Bobblehead presented by HCA Virginia Health System (August 11th), a Team Photo Giveaway (April 30th) and a Team Baseball Card Sheet (August 24th). Sundays are geared towards kids at The Diamond, and each Sunday home game (excluding July 4th, June 20th and September 5th) will feature a giveaway for all kids 14 and under. Those giveaways will include; a Pillow Case presented by HCA Virginia Health System (April 18th), a Light Switch Plate presented by The Richmond Times-Dispatch (May 2nd), a Nite Lite presented by Coca-Cola Classic (May 16th), a Soccer Ball (May 30th), a Flying Squirrels Cape (July 18th) and a Metal Lunchbox (August 15th). July 4th and September 5th will feature post-game fireworks, and for Father's Day, BBQ Aprons presented by HCA Virginia Health System will be given away on June 20th to all fans 15 and up.

The Flying Squirrels will also provide giveaways targeted to worthy causes. Those nights include a two-night "Going Green" event with a Reusable Grocery Bags Giveaway presented by International Truck Sales of Richmond on April 20th and a Green Hat Giveaway presented by Central Virginia Waste Management Authority on April 21st. The team will promote Breast Cancer Awareness with a Pink Visor Giveaway presented by HCA Virginia Health System on May 15th and Military Appreciation with a Camouflage Cap Giveaway presented by Budweiser on June 19th.

FLYING SQUIRRELS 2010 GIVEAWAYS:

* Friday, April 16th - Logo Baseball Giveaway #1 presented by Coca-Cola Classic (First 3,000 Fans - All Ages)

* Saturday, April 17th - Fleece Blanket Giveaway presented by Budweiser (First 3,000 Fans - 21 and Older)

* Sunday, April 18th - Pillow Case Giveaway presented by HCA Virginia Health System (First 2,000 Fans - 14 and Under)

* Tuesday, April 20th - Reusable Grocery Bag Giveaway presented by International Truck Sales of Richmond (First 3,000 Fans - All Ages)

* Wednesday, April 21st - Green Hat Giveaway presented by Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (First 2,500 Fans - All Ages)

* Friday, April 30th - Team Photo Giveaway (First 3,000 Fans - All Ages)

* Saturday, May 1st - Squirrel Clock Giveaway (First 1,500 Fans - All Ages)

* Sunday, May 2nd - Light Switch Plate Giveaway presented by The Richmond Times-Dispatch (First 2,000 Fans - 14 and Under)

* Wednesday, May 5th - BBQ Mitt Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans - 15 and Older)

* Saturday, May 15th - Pink Visor Giveaway presented by HCA Virginia Health System (First 2,000 Fans - Females)

* Sunday, May 16th - Nite Lite Giveaway presented by Coca-Cola Classic (First 2,000 Fans - 14 and Under)

* Sunday, May 30th - Soccer Ball Giveaway (First 1,500 Fans - 14 and Under)

* Wednesday, June 2nd - Water Bottle Giveaway (First 3,000 Fans - All Ages)

* Wednesday, June 16th - Floppy Hat Giveaway (First 3,000 Fans - All Ages)

* Saturday, June 19th - Camouflage Cap Giveaway presented by Budweiser (First 3,000 Fans - 21 and Older)

* Sunday, June 20th - (Father's Day) BBQ Apron Giveaway presented by HCA Virginia Heath System (15 and Older)

* Monday, June 28th - Logo Baseball Giveaway #2 presented by Coke Zero (First 3,000 Fans - All Ages)

* Wednesday, June 30th - Clunker Car Giveaway (Raffle)

* Sunday, July 18th - Flying Squirrel Cape Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans - 14 and Under)

* Tuesday, July 20th - Logo Baseball Giveaway #3 presented by Diet Coke - (First 3,000 Fans - All Ages)

* Friday, July 30th - Nutcracker Giveaway - Christmas in July (First 3,000 Fans - All Ages)

* Sunday, August 1st - Wooden Bat Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans - 14 and Under)

* Wednesday, August 11th - Mascot Bobblehead Giveaway presented by HCA Virginia Health System (First 2,500 Fans - All Ages)

* Friday, August 13th - Golf Umbrella Giveaway (First 1,500 Fans - All Ages)

* Sunday, August 15th - Metal Lunchbox Giveaway (First 2,500 Fans - All Ages)

* Tuesday, August 24th - Team Card Sheet (First 3,000 Fans - All Ages)

* Friday, September 3rd - Drawstring Backpack Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans - 14 and Under)

* Saturday, September 4th - Grill Spatula Giveaway (First 2,000 Fans - All Ages)

Individual game tickets for the Flying Squirrels 2010 season will go on sale on Monday, March 15th. Season-ticket packages including mini-plan options are currently available. For more information or to purchase ticket packages, call the Flying Squirrels at (804) 359-FUNN (3866) or visit the Flying Squirrels offices at The Diamond. Flying Squirrels merchandise is available at both the Squirrels Nest Merchandise Store at The Diamond and on-line at the Squirrels Pro Shop at SquirrelsBaseball.com. The Squirrels Nest hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM - 6 PM and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM.

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