Why Travel, When Local Has It All?
Published on March 7, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Connecticut Defenders News Release
NORWICH, CT- Are we there yet? A token phrase used by kids of all ages, even today when the family packs up for a classic road-trip. The answer is yes! Dodd Stadium is now more than ever the new road-trip destination for families and it's overflowing with VALUE.
"The Defenders are proud to be one of the region's leading family entertainment destinations. We recognize that cost is a factor in making the decision about where to go for fun and we are confident that we can provide VALUE and fun every day at Dodd Stadium," said Defenders General Manager Charlie Dowd.
That token phrase comes with a grain of salt these days as gas prices are nearing record highs and families need to rethink before they head off on a long expedition. Value is defined by worth, importance and return. The Defenders fit that profile to a T by continuing to provide affordable family entertainment right here in your backyard. All season long, brought to you by Big Y, kids 12 & under Thursday-Sunday get a FREE ticket when they wear their sports shirt/jersey. An average family of four can eat, catch a game and spend quality time together for only $54 with the new Courant ValuMail All-You-Can-Eat Package on Thursday's. The best seat in the house is $10, but in reality, all seats are great like Falvey's Jeep Seats for $5. Where else can you pay $10, get a FREE giveaway at the door, interact with the talent, participate in a contest, see entertainment acts, fireworks and much more? As the costs of everyday living goes up, the Defenders still remain inexpensive.
Living in the northeast there is no debate when it comes to baseball the Yankees and Red Sox are the topic with the occasional Met fan. Your hometown Defenders, even though a Giants affiliate, host all three of those teams affiliates. Granted the inevitable trip to Yankee, Fenway or Shea Stadiums is bound to happen but when you compare costs, is it really worth all the hustle and bustle? Team Marketing Research (TMR) is a company who researches and compares sports teams on the cost end of the things for fans. TMR creates the Fan Cost Index (FCI) for each team using two adult tickets, two kid tickets, four sodas & hot dogs, two beers, parking, two programs and two hats. A road-trip to Fenway without gas included averages $313.83, Yankee Stadium $222.53, and Shea Stadium $219.04 (All 2007 #'s/www.teammarketing.com). When compared to Dodd Stadium's $74.50 along with the fact you're about 20 minutes from home, there is no comparison!
When you focus on the bottom line, the Connecticut Defenders help redefine the word VALUE and make things a lot easier to provide a getaway for your family.
The Defenders kick-off the 2008 season at Thomas J. Dodd Stadium on Thursday, April 3rd against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 6:35 p.m. For tickets or more information call the Defenders front office at (860) 887-7962 or at ctdefenders.com.
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