
Slammers To Give Away Up To $114,000 To Fans In August & September
Published on July 29, 2014 under Frontier League (FL)
Joliet Slammers News Release
Joliet, IL - The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy are introducing a promotion that literally pays to be a Slammers fan in the months of August and September. The Absolutely Amazing August promotion includes a guaranteed cash giveaway each home game, with a bonus every Thursday presented by GFS (Gordon Food Service) in addition to the action packed schedule of promotions, giveaways, live music, and great deals.
Fans 21 and older can fill out an entry form at the Absolutely Amazing August Cash Booth located behind section 101. Winners must be 21 years of age and present at the time the Slammers announce that night's attendance in the eighth inning. The higher that night's attendance, the higher the cash prize for Slammers fans. Also, as a bonus on Thursday nights fans have the opportunity to win another $1000 courtesy of GFS. Cash prizes ranging from $1-$100 will be hidden in hot dogs and on the bottom of fountain drinks on Thursdays, starting August 14. Be sure to get here early to see if your concession item will win you cash! Cash giveaway increments will be:
$250 guaranteed to be given away to one fan each night
$500 if 1,000 - 1,999 is the announced attendance
$750 if 2,000 - 2,999 is the announced attendance
$1000 if 3,000 - 4,999 is the announced attendance
$5000 if 5,000 or more is the announced attendance
$1000 Thursday food and drink bonus presented by GFS
With 22 games in the month of August and September, there is still plenty of time to enjoy some Slammers baseball. Included in those 22 games are two Military Mondays (active and veteran military can receive FREE tickets), four Two Dollar Tuesdays (Reserved tickets and hot dogs are just $2!), four Awareness Wednesdays, four Thirsty Thursdays (enjoy $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts), two Fireworks Fridays (enjoy a post-game fireworks show, then take your ticket to Harrah's Casino Joliet for $10 in FREE slot play), three Saturday Night Lives (enjoy live music after the game), and three Family Sundays (Kids 12 and under eat FREE, FREE face painting and balloon artists, post-game autographs). Other fireworks dates include: Saturday, August 30 & Thursday, September 4th.
The Slammers also have some exciting promotions in August. August 1st kicks off the excitement with Princess Night and a post-game princess themed fireworks show. August 2nd is NASCAR Night presented by Twisted Tea/Lemonade. Saturday, August 9th will have a classic Slammers bobble head give away to the first 1000 fans. Thursday August 21st, fans can enjoy Jimmy Buffett Night. Remember the previous tenants of Silver Cross Field on Thursday August 28th with Jackhammer Night. Friday, August 29th is Halloween Night with a spooky fireworks show after the game. Be sure to dress in your favorite costume for the chance to win more great prizes. Come on down to Silver Cross Field on Saturday, August 30 for a special post-game fireworks show and Game Show Night. The Slammers close out their season on Thursday, September 4th with Fan Appreciation Night and the final fireworks show of the year.
One of the first chances to reach $5,000 is quickly approaching. Friday, August 1st is almost 60% of the way to the 5000 ticket goal - which means that the cash giveaway should be at least $1,000 and could be a $5,000 giveaway night! And, on Tuesday, August 12th, we have another great shot at a $1,000 or $5,000 giveaway as tickets are only $2 on our regular $2 Tuesday! To pre-order your tickets now visit the Slammers box office Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, call (815) 722-2287, or purchase online at jolietslammers.com.
The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy play at Silver Cross Field in downtown Joliet, Illinois, and are members of the professional, independent Frontier League. The Frontier League is a 14-team league entering its 22nd season of play in 2014.
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