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Slammers Announce Full Promotional Schedule

May 9, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Joliet Slammers News Release


(Joliet, IL) - The Joliet Slammers Professional Baseball team plays 48 home games in 2012 and every single one of them will have fun promotions for fans to enjoy at the ballpark.

It all starts Opening Night on Tuesday, May 22 as the organization honors their 2011 Frontier League championship season with a ring ceremony before the game. First pitch that night is at 7:05 p.m. and fireworks are planned for after the game. The Slammers will be giving out magnet schedules courtesy of Green River Lines on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of opening week.

Just like 2011, fans will be treated to a spectacular fireworks show after every Friday home game. A total of 14 fireworks nights are planned.

The Slammers will be welcoming a number of entertainment acts to the yard this season. On Saturday, May 26, Myron Noodleman, the hippest nerd in da biz, comes to town. Then on Friday, July 6, it will be a frightfully fun night at the yard as Chicago television icon Svengoolie comes to Silver Cross Field thanks to Me-TV. Quick Change performs on Saturday, July 21 and the ZOOperstars visit on Saturday, August 18. On Thursday, August 9, the Slammers will welcome the band "Maggie Speaks" to the yard for the second straight season.

Fun giveaways are planned all season long, including a Frontier Cup replica trophy on Saturday, July 7 and a J.L. Bird bobblehead on Saturday, July 28. On Tuesday, August 7, the Slammers are giving away a gnome of their lovable mascot Spikes courtesy of the Will County Health Department's "Get the Lead Out" campaign.

This season is also highlighted by not one, but two "Bark in the Park" days! On Sunday, May 27, and Sunday, August 19, bring your pup to the yard and enjoy some baseball. Tickets on the grass berms cost $5 and there's no extra cost for your dog! The first "Bark in the Park" is brought to you by Joliet Animal Control and the second "Bark in the Park" is brought to you by Blackbird's Bowl: Natural Pet Foods & More.

Fans that enjoy classic cars will get their kicks at Route 66 Night at Silver Cross Field on Sunday, June 17. There will be a classic car show before the game and the evening is brought to you by Greg's Body Shop.

The Slammers have a number of other creative nights at the park including "Rat Pack Night" on Friday, June 22, Military Appreciation Night on Wednesday, August 8 and "A League of Their Own" Day on Sunday, August 12.

To check out the full promotional schedule for 2012 just head on over to http://jolietslammers.com/gameday/promo-days.

Weekly Promotions:

Memorable Mondays Presented By Me-TV : Every Monday home game is a trip down memory lane in 2012. During the Slammers' Monday home games this season fans will get treated to lots of fun clips from popular and iconic classic TV shows.

Two for Tuesdays : Fans can purchase two hot dogs for the price of one and two sodas for the price of one as well!

Win It Wednesdays : If the Slammers win, all fans in attendance win a ticket to the next Wednesday home game.

Thirsty Thursdays : 12-ounce draft beers for only $2.00.

Fireworks Fridays : Stay after every Friday game for the most spectacular fireworks show in the region!

Grand Slam Saturdays : Every Saturday home game features a premium giveaway or a fun entertainment act at Silver Cross Field.

Signature Sundays : The Slammers players will sign autographs after every Sunday home game. Seniors 55 and older get half off their purchase of a reserved ticket.

Single game tickets for the 2012 season are available now. Opening Night is Tuesday, May 22 as Joliet takes on the Traverse City Beach Bums at 7:05 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled for after the game.

Season tickets, flex plans and group outings are currently available by calling 815-722-2287!

The Joliet Slammers are members of the Frontier League of Professional Baseball. The Frontier League is the oldest continuously operating independent professional league, in its 20th season in 2012. For more information about the Frontier League visit www.frontierleague.com.

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