Upcoming Force Promotions for July

Published on July 8, 2008 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Philadelphia Force News Release


Allentown, Pa. - The Philadelphia Force (14-6) return to ECTB Stadium on Wednesday July 9 to tangle with the Rockford Thunder in the first of a four-game set. Then later in the month, the Force host the Chicago Bandits in a rare, midweek series which runs from Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24. These two important series for the Force, as they continue their quest to secure a 2008 NPF playoff spot, will be highlighted by many great promotions for the fans such as Belle's Birthday Bash on the 24th.

The Rockford series will have a Coaches for a Cure theme.

Wednesday night will be Lehigh Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters night. All of the Force's proceeds from the 50/50 drawing will be given to the LVBBBS. The first 300 fans will receive free Majestic throwback NPF T-shirts. Also that night, it will be college night with the player passion being Megan Gibson. Any college student who brings their university ID will receive an upper VIP section ticket and a food/beverage coupon for $15. The coupon will be a choice of either a free beer, if of legal age, or a free soda and hot dog combo.

On Thursday night (and every Thursday), the hot dogs will be sold for only $1. The game will be Saving Second Base night, and the player passion will be Coach Jennifer Teague. Also being honored that night will be 11-year old Ashley Fogel, a softball player from Virginia who is battling Leukemia. The Force will donate their half of the 50/50 raffle to Saving Second Base in the name of Ashley.

Friday night will be Autism awareness night with the player passion being Ashley Smith. The 50/50 raffle will benefit The Autism Society of America, Lehigh Valley Chapter. On Saturday, the Battle of the Bats returns to Allentown. The home run derby style event will take place at around 6:20 p.m. prior to the game with the Thunder. The best home run hitters from both teams will be on display. Margo Pruis will be the player passion and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation will be the night's charitable organization.

On Monday, July 22, the Force welcome the Chicago Bandits to town. This will be the Family, Fun, and Fitness theme series. The first game of the series will be another college night where students who show their college IDs get special incentives at the gate. Katie Burkhart is the player passion for Monday, with Kristen Miller on Tuesday, and Coach Sabrina Lane on Wednesday night.

Then there is Belle's Birthday Bash which will be held on Thursday, July 24. The night will feature many mascots joining Belle in her 3rd Birthday Celebration including the Phillie Phanatic. The Force is also offering a special pregame picnic with Belle, Phanatic, and the others. For $20 fans will receive a general admission ticket to the game, fun and food for two hours (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) in the picnic areas, a chance to have their pictures taken with the many mascots in attendance, and participate in cupcake decoration. Also before the game, the Force will hold Mascot Olympics which includes a parade of mascots as well a torch lightning ceremony. Fans are encouraged to come early and cheer on their favorite mascots as the mascots take part on on-field competitions.

As an ongoing promotion, the Force have the "fill it at the pump" plan. Any fan who presents a gas receipt for at least $10 from the day of the game will receive an upgrade to Club VIP seating.

All game times are set for 7:05 p.m.

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