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Yankees to Open 2011 Season with Two Special Events

February 23, 2011 - International League (IL1)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees News Release


Moosic, PA - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees are starting the baseball season early with a pair of events over the next two weeks to kick off the 2011 season. The third annual National Anthem Tryouts presented by the Times-Tribune take place on Saturday, February 26th, in the center court of the Mall at Steamtown. On Friday, March 4th, the Yankees are hosting the "Select-A-Seat Event" at PNC Field for fans to take a look at available seating locations for all 2011 ticket plans. The "Select-A-Seat Event" was originally scheduled for February 25th but due to the potential for inclement weather has been pushed back a week.

The Yankees, in conjunction with the Times-Tribune, are holding their third annual Times-Tribune National Anthem Tryout at the Mall at Steamtown on Saturday, February 26th in the center court of the Mall at Steamtown from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All of the pre-registered slots for the national anthem tryouts are filled but fans may still have a chance to perform even if they did not pre-register. The Yankees will have a stand-by line during the tryouts that will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If the pre-registered performers run ahead of schedule, we will select people from our stand-by line to audition.

The selection of performers from the stand-by line will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to arrive at the mall early to secure your spot in line. Due to time constraints, we cannot guarantee that everyone will have the opportunity to perform, but we will do our best to accommodate interested participants.

Winners selected from the tryouts will sing the national anthem at a 2011 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees game. Whether you're an adult or child, sing solo or with a group or choir, or even play an instrument, we want you! If you're not a singer make sure to head down to the Mall at Steamtown and check out the fun! The "Select-A-Seat Event" takes place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at PNC field and provides an opportunity for fans to come out to the ballpark and take a look at available seating locations for all of the Yankees 2011 ticket plans. Specific available seat locations will be tagged for the event. Fans looking to become a season package ticket holder can also come pick out seats and purchase them on the spot.

Individuals that are already ticket package holders can explore open locations and move and/or upgrade your plan for the 2011 season. The event is open to the public. No RSVP or invitation is necessary. Admission is free and Champ will be on hand from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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