Rider Day at Foothills Stadium
July 19, 2010 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Calgary Vipers News Release
The Calgary Vipers Baseball Club, in cooperation with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, are proud to present a dual sport day at Foothills Stadium in Calgary on Saturday July 24 beginning at 1:35 PM MDT.
As a tribute to the thousands of former Saskatchewan residents now calling Calgary home, the Vipers are making their game vs. the Edmonton Capitals into Rider Day at the Park. "Saskatchewan Shines! Rider Day at the Park" will feature a live concert immediately following the baseball game and the first pitch is being thrown out by Jim Hopson, President/CEO of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. There will be Rider prize giveaways between innings and a special salute to the Green and White during the 7th inning stretch. Fans must purchase a ticket to the baseball game and be in the stadium prior to the end of the 8th inning in order to remain within the facility for the concert event to follow. The post-baseball game event will begin immediately following the game's conclusion and will run until 7:00 PM. The Riders will be selling the 2nd Series limited edition Centennial Share on-site during both the baseball game and the concert event. Tickets are on sale at the Vipers' office (2255 Crowchild Trail NW), you can also call 403-277-2255, or visit the Calgary Vipers' website: www.calgaryvipers.com.
The Vipers now welcome the Yuma Scorpions to Calgary and Foothills Stadium for their first and only visit of the season tonight, Monday July 19th, Tuesday July 20th, and Wednesday July 21st with all games starting at 7:05 PM MDT. Promotions during the three-game set include Toonie Tuesday with concession items for $2.00 and Weiner Wednesday with hotdogs sold for $1.00.
On Tuesday August 3rd and Wednesday August 4th both days from 9:00 AM till 12:00 PM MDT children ages 8-14 can be a part of the Calgary Vipers roster. During the two clinics children will receive instruction from professional coaches and veteran players as they play a live game at Foothills Stadium. Each child signing up will also receive a Vipers hat along with a game ticket. For more information please visit www.absolutebaseballacademy.com.
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