Pelicans and Taco Bell announce Taco Bell Training Day

July 4, 2006 - American Association (AA)
Pensacola Pelicans News Release


The Pensacola Pelicans are proud to be teaming up with Taco Bell for "Taco Bell Training Day" with the Pelicans, which will take place on Sunday, August 20th at Pelican Park before the Pelicans game vs. the Sioux City Explorers at 6:05 p.m.

Three little league teams will win a chance to get tips on how to hit, field and throw from the Pelican players and coaches. The winning teams will also receive tickets for their team and coaches to the Pelicans game on that day and a one-of-a-kind embroidered Taco Bell Training Day Hat.

All little league teams can participate by registering at any Pensacola Taco Bell restaurant and must be between the ages 4 and 12 and a member of a youth baseball organization located in Pensacola and the surrounding area. Teams can fill out a "Taco Bell Training Day" entry form and deliver it or mail it to the Pelicans office at:

Pensacola Pelicans

"Taco Bell Training Day"

913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite 8A

Pensacola, Florida 32561

A random drawing will be held on Tuesday, August 15 and winners will be notified by phone. Forms are available at participating Taco Bell locations in the Pensacola, Florida area from July 4, 2006 through August 12, 2006 while supplies last.

"We are excited to have Taco Bell partnering in the "Taco Bell Training Day." Little leaguers will have the opportunity to get advice on how to play the game first hand from professional players," said Pelicans General Manager Talmadge Nunnari.

The Pelicans will begin a three game home stand vs. the Sioux Falls Canaries tonight at Pelican Park at 6:35 p.m. A Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza sponsored by Pen-Air Federal Credit Union will take place after the game. A softball game between the Pelicans/media team and Ed's Aluminum 65-and-older traveling team will take place before the game beginning at 5:00 p.m. It is also "Tuesday Night Madness" with all you can eat pizza and all you can drink Pepsi for $12 or all you can drink beer for $15.

Pensacola also plays Sioux Falls on Wednesday and Thursday night at Pelican Park at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday is "Family Night." Fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas, four fan cards, and four Bingo cards for $24. Thursday is "Thirsty Thursday." Fans can enjoy $1 domestic beer at the game. After every home game, an autograph session takes place with the entire team as fans can get autographs from their favorite Pelican players.

Fans can purchase individual home game tickets in person at the Pelicans office located in Gulf Breeze at 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite 8A or at www.pensacolapelicans.com. Fans can purchase group tickets, season tickets, birthday parties and corporate sponsorships by calling the Pelicans office at 934-8444.



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