MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

Social Media Followers, Newsletter Subscribers to Get First Crack at Single-Game Tickets

Published on March 10, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


Those that follow the River Bandits on Twitter, are fans of the River Bandits or friends with Rascal on Facebook or subscribe to Bandit Alert, the team's official newsletter, will have the first chance to lock-in tickets for individual game tickets -- including the All-Star Game on June 10 and the Home Run Derby on June 9.

"Using Social Media and the Internet is a great way to reward our most loyal fans by giving them first chance to get the best seats available for our premium games," said team owner Dave Heller. "It's always a fun time of year when individual game tickets go on sale, and it's enhanced by the fact that this includes tickets to the Midwest League All-Star Game here at Modern Woodmen Park on June 21."

Friday, March 11, followers of the River Bandits on Twitter, friends of Rascal and fans of the River Bandits on Facebook, and Bandit Alert subscribers will be given a special promo code allowing them to purchase All-Star Game tickets, All-Star Home Run Derby tickets and Opening Day tickets in addition to all other individual game tickets online or by phone before they go on sale to the general public. This special pre-order period will extend through the weekend and end on Monday at noon.

Ticket sales will open up to the general public for online and phone sales only on Monday, March 14 at 9:00am. Beginning on Saturday, March 19, tickets may be also be purchased in person at the Modern Woodmen Park box office. The box office will be open from 9a.m. - 5p.m. Monday-Friday and 10a.m. - 2p.m. every Saturday leading up to Opening Day on April 7.

"Every day, we have more and more fans following the team through our different social media sites and thousands of fans receive our Bandit Alerts," said general manager Kirk Goodman. "This is the primary way we are able to tell our fans about the happenings at Modern Woodmen Park and it's natural for these fans to get the first crack at buying tickets for what is sure to be an exciting and action-packed 2011 season!"

UP NEXT: Now is the perfect time to lock-in your group outing for the 2011 season. Group packages start for groups as small as just 10 people. It's also not to late to pick out the ticket package that fits your schedule. Ticket plans start as low as $40 per seat. Ticket plans are a great way to ensure a seat for the 2011 Midwest League All-Star Game at Modern Woodmen Park on Tuesday, June 21.




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