Thunder update
January 16, 2009 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Rockford Thunder News Release
Happy New Year Thunder fans!! Hopefully all of you are able to stay warm during this cold month of January. Just think that in five months the players will be reporting to training camp for the 2009 season. Let's hope that thought helps keep everyone warm.
Season Ticket Update
Season ticket sales are going very well for the 2009 season. We have several people renewing and quite a few new additions to the Thunder fan base. The move to Roscoe should definitely help provide an exciting time and atmosphere for all. We are really looking forward to playing in front of such a dedicated fan base this season.
Because we are now in January, season ticket prices have gone to the regular price of $170 ($6.80/game) for bleachers and $100 ($4/game) for general admission tickets. All season ticket holders in 2009 will receive free parking, a 10% merchandise discount, a meet-the-team party and a season ticket holder t-shirt.
Here is the link for the seating chart: http://thunderprofastpitch.com/stadium/
Stay tuned to the Thunder website for a season ticket offer to ALL youth fastpitch players. For the month of February, we will offer a bleacher season ticket to all fastpitch players on a team for just $50 ($2/game). All players will need to do is provide their team name and coach when they buy a ticket.
Clinics
The Thunder is holding its first-ever Overnight Clinic on Saturday, January 17 to Sunday, January 18 at the All-Starz Sports Complex in Loves Park. Spaces are still available for the clinic, but you must register by the close of business today. So far 60 girls from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin have signed up to take part in the clinic.
The next clinic the Thunder will hold be the Coaching and Youth Skills Clinic on Sunday, February 15, 2009. The beginning of the clinic will allow coaches and parents to learn valuable skills that they can then relay on to their teams and daughters. Coaches will be provided with a coach's packet and drills on several different mechanics of the game.
To download the form, visit the Thunder website at http://thunderprofastpitch.com/community/clinics/.
Open Tryouts
The Thunder will again hold open tryouts in the spring on May 9-10 at Thunder Park at Roscoe. The tryouts continue to be a success for the Thunder as two players on the current roster were signed from the open tryout. Infielder Jamie Davison will be in her third season in Rockford and pitcher Megan Brown will be in her second in a Thunder uniform. Information on the tryout can be found on the community page of the Thunder website.
Culver's Kids Club
The Culver's Kids Club has been officially launched and for just $20 your kid can be a part of it. The $20 registration fee gets you the following:
-Kids Meal from Culver's
-8 x 10 picture of favorite player
-Special Autograph Session
-One (1) ticket to all four Culver's Kid's Days
Sponsor Update
The following sponsors have signed up for the 2009 season
-Johnny O's Sports
-YMCA of the Rock River Valley
-Leombruni's Restaurant in Byron
-Attorney Gilbert & Lee
2009 Intern Program
The Thunder is currently looking for interns for the 2009 season. Positions are available now and will run until at least July 31, 2009. The following interns will be with the Thunder this season:
Matt Menzl, Broadcaster
Nathan Grondzki, Game Day Operations, Marketing Promotions
Catherine King, Ticket Sales
Amanda Mulholland, Administration/Front Office
Nicholas Brooks, Public and Media Relations
The Players
The roster for the Thunder is really beginning to take shape for the Thunder as a great group of returning players and a couple of new additions are being added to the squad. The following players have signed contracts for the 2009 season:
Jamie Davison
Cat Osterman
Chelsea Spencer
Lindsay Gardner
Megan Brown
Cassidy Scoggins
Allison Kime
Shanna Diller
In the next edition...
Things to look for in the next edition of the newsletter:
-2009 NPF Senior Draft
-Creation of the Fan Advisory Board
-Updates on player signings
-Sponsor update
-Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run contest
-2009 Thunder Tournaments
-Special Season Ticket Offer for Youth
As usual, please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns you may have. Although we can't do everything the fans want, we will sure try to do what we can. Because we know without you, THE BEST FANS IN ALL OF PROFESSIONAL SOFTBALL, nothing we do will be possible.
Sincerely,
Aaron M. Moore
President, Lowe Entertainment
GM, Rockford Thunder Pro Fastpitch
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