Free 9/11 Playoff Tickets to 1st Responders
September 8, 2015 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
Hickory, NC - The Hickory Crawdads first home playoff game of the Northern Division Championship Series is scheduled for Friday, September 11th at 7pm, and the 'Dads will be recognizing all first responders with free tickets to the game in remembrance of 9/11.
All members of the police, fire department, EMS, and DOC will be eligible for one free ticket with proof of employment, while all family and friends will be able to purchase additional discounted tickets for $5.
"Our playoff game happened to fall on one of the most tragic days in American history, and we wanted to offer some small form of appreciation in remembrance of everything that first responders did on that day and continue to do for us now," said Crawdads Dir. of Promotions Pete Subsara. "It should be a fun and exciting day, and hopefully will be a chance for some of our local heroes to have a good time."
The first half Northern Division Champion Crawdads face off against the second half champ West Virginia Power in the best-of-3 NDCS beginning on Wednesday, September 9th in Charleston, WV. The 'Dads will return home to host the Power in game 2 of the series on Friday, September 11th, and will also host game 3 if necessary on Saturday, September 12th. Tickets are on sale now for both of the Crawdads NDCS home games, as well as their two potential home games for the South Atlantic League Championship Series.
For more information or to order tickets, call the Crawdads front office at (828) 322-3000.
South Atlantic League Stories from September 8, 2015
- Legends' Shannon Kidd Named South Atlantic League Female Executive of the Year - Lexington Legends
- Legends' Bailey Named South Atlantic League Player of the Week - Lexington Legends
- RiverDogs' Kamplain Tabbed SAL Pitcher of the Week - Charleston RiverDogs
- RiverDogs' David Eller Honored as Visiting Clubhouse Manager of the Year - Charleston RiverDogs
- Greensboro Grasshoppers Recieve South Atlantic League Awards - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- Free 9/11 Playoff Tickets to 1st Responders - Hickory Crawdads
- Asheville Tourists, GM Larry Hawkins Win SAL Year-End Awards - Asheville Tourists
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