Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Ryne Sandberg, Harry Kalas bobbleheads highlight IronPigs 2011 promotion schedule

FROM THE MORNING CALL

Bobblehead giveaways of new IronPigs manager Ryne Sandberg, legendary Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas and top prospect Domonic Brown highlight the Lehigh Valley IronPigs preliminary promotional schedule for the 2011 season.

The 72-game home schedule once again includes other giveaway promotions, Friday night fireworks, Phillie Phanatic appearances and entertainment acts. The team, which debuted in 2008, begins its fourth season at Coca-Cola Park in east Allentown with an April 7 season opener vs. the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Yankees.

The IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies' Triple-A affiliate, will give away a franchise-record five bobbleheads in 2011, beginning April 26 with a keepsake of Sandberg, a baseball Hall of Famer. The Kalas bobblehead game is May 16, and the Brown bobblehead game is June 27.

Regular starting times remain identical with 2010 as Saturday starting times remain at 6:35 p.m. Monday through Friday games remain predominately scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The only exceptions are for Education Day No. 1 on April 12 (10:35 a.m.), Education Day No. 2 on May 3 (10:35 a.m.), Education Day No. 3 on May 24 (10:35 a.m.) and Camp Day on July 28 (11:05 a.m.).

Sunday games are scheduled for 1:35 p.m. through June 26, 6:35 p.m. for July 3 and 5:35 p.m. from July 24 until the end of the regular season.

Single-game tickets for the season go on sale during the club's annual National Pig Day festivities at Coca-Cola Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26. Single-game tickets also can be purchased beginning on Feb. 26 at http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com or by calling 610-841-7447.

To renew or order season tickets and mini-plans for the 2011 season, call 610-841-7447 or visit Coca-Cola Park's ticket office during normal business hours.

The IronPigs will continue to add and announce additional promotions prior to Opening Day.

•Weekly promotions:

Tuesdays: TD Bank Ballpark Bingo.

Thursdays: Ladies Night featuring discounts and giveaways

Fridays: Friday Night Fireworks.

Saturdays: Shake, Rattle & Pork Roll Happy Hour Concert Series (4:30-5:30 p.m.) featuring food and drink specials in the AT&T Plaza.

Sundays: Tootsee the Clown and Friends appearance featuring three hours of free balloon animals for kids. Also post-game, Kids Run the Bases presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network.

•Nightly promotions:

April 7 (7:05 p.m.) – Coca-Cola Park Stadium Replica giveaway, Service Electric Cable TV & Communications (First 3,000 adults 18 and over) / Heroes Night No. 1

April 8 (7:05 p.m.) – Friday Night Fireworks

April 9 (6:35 p.m.) – 2011 Magnet Schedule giveaway (First 5,000 fans) / World Famous Phillie Phanatic appearance

April 10 (1:35 p.m.) – Dog Day No. 1 (Bring Your Dog to the Park) / Pork Racer Fleece Blanket giveaway, Nestle Purina PetCare Mighty Dog (First 2,000 youth 17 and under and Dog Owners)

April 11 (7:05 p.m.) – Karate Night

April 12 (10:35 a.m.) – Education Day No. 1

April 18 (7:05 p.m.) – FeRROUS Replica Van giveaway, ServiceMark (First 2,000 youth 17 and under)


April 19 (7:05 p.m.) – IronPigs Adult Cap giveaway, Harvey Building Products (First 3,000 adults 18 and over) / Dance Team Night No. 1

April 21 (7:05 p.m.) – Reusable Grocery Bag giveaway, PPL EnergyPlus (First 3,000 adults 18 and over) / Carbon Neutral Gas Night

April 26 (7:05 p.m.) – Ryan Sandberg Bobblehead giveaway, Coca-Cola (First 3,000 adults 18 and over)/ Karate Night

April 28 (7:05 p.m.) – IronPigs Bethlehem Steel Skyline Cap giveaway, TD Bank (First 3,000 adults 18 and over) / Heroes Night No. 2

April 29 (7:05 p.m.) – Friday Night Fireworks

April 30 (6:35 p.m.) – College Dance Team Night

May 1 (1:35 p.m.) – IronPigs Oven Mitts giveaway, National MS Society (First 3,000 adults 18 and over)

May 2 (7:05 p.m.) – Dancing Dirt Dudes "Chia" Bobblehead giveaway (First 3,000 adults 18 and over) / Dance Team Night No. 2

May 3 (10:35 a.m.) – Education Day No. 2 presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network

May 13 (7:05 p.m.) – Friday Night Fireworks presented by Coors Light

May 14 (6:35 p.m.) – Faith Night

May 15 (1:35 p.m.) – Pink Jersey Purse giveaway (First 2,000 women 18 and older) / Red Hatter Day

May 16 (7:05 p.m.) – Harry Kalas Bobblehead giveaway (First 3,000 adults 18 and over) / Harry Kalas Tribute Night

May 22 (1:35 p.m.) – IronPigs Youth Cap giveaway, Capital BlueCross (First 2,000 youth 17 and under) / 4-H Agricultural Night

May 24 (10:35 a.m.) – Education Day No. 3 presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network

May 27 (7:05 p.m.) – Friday Night Fireworks

May 28 (6:35 p.m.) – Fireworks

June 7 (7:05 p.m.) – Team Photo giveaway & Autograph Session, People First Federal Credit Union / (First 3,500 fans) / Battlefield Challenge Begins

June 8 (7:05 p.m.) – IronPigs Wristbands giveaway, AAA – East Penn (2,000 youth 17 and under) / Safety Patrol Night

June 9 (7:05 p.m.) – Health Fair Night presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network

June 10 (7:05 p.m.) – Friday Night Fireworks presented by The Crayola Factory

June 13 (7:05 p.m.) – Dog Day No. 2 (Bring Your Dog to the Park) / IronPigs Bandana giveaway, Nestle Purina PetCare ALPO (First 3,500 fans)

June 14 (7:05 p.m.) – FeRROUS Bobblehead Picture Frame giveaway, Air Products (First 2,000 youth 17 and under) / Battlefield Challenge Ends

June 20 (7:05 p.m.) – IronPigs Fathers Day Golf Visor giveaway, Lutron (First 2,000 men 18 and over)

June 21 (7:05 p.m.) – IronPigs Beach Bag giveaway, Phoebe Ministries (First 3,000 adults 18 and over)

June 22 (7:05 p.m.) – World Famous Phillie Phanatic Appearance

June 23 (7:05 p.m.) – Faith Night

June 24 (7:05 p.m.) – Friday Night Fireworks presented by TD Bank / Girl Scouts Sleepover

June 27 (7:05 p.m.) – Domonic Brown Bobblehead giveaway, Nacci Printing (First 3,000 adults 18 and over)

July 2 (6:35 p.m.) – Fireworks presented by Coors Light

July 3 (6:35 p.m.) – 3-D Fireworks presented by AT&T (3-D glasses for first 7,000 fans)

July 14 (7:05 p.m.) – IronPigs Rally Towels (First 5,000 fans) / "White Out" Night

July 15 (7:05 p.m.) – Friday Night Fireworks presented by Pennsylvania Lottery / Boy Scouts Sleepover

July 22 (7:05 p.m.) – Friday Night Fireworks

July 24 (5:35 p.m.) – IronPigs Replica Jersey, Coca-Cola (First 2,000 youth 17 and under)

July 26 (7:05 p.m.) – TBA Bobblehead giveaway, Lehigh Valley Health Network (First 3,000 adults 18 and over)

July 27 (7:05 p.m.) – FeRROUS & FeFe "Back to School" 3-Ring Binder giveaway, The Morning Call (First 2,000 youth 17 and under)

July 28 (11:05 a.m.) – Camp Day

July 29 (7:05 p.m.) – Friday Night Fireworks presented by Greenstar Recycling

July 30 (6:35 p.m.) – Cowboy Monkey Rodeo performance by Team Ghost Riders

Aug. 12 (7:05 p.m.) – Friday Night Fireworks presented by Phoebe Ministries

Aug. 13 (6:35 p.m.) – Fireworks

Aug. 14 (5:35 p.m.) – FeRROUS & FeFe Baseball Bank giveaway, Toyota (First 2,000 youth 17 and under)

Aug. 15 (7:05 p.m.) – IronPigs "Man Cave" giveaway

Aug. 28 (5:35 p.m.) – Fan Vote T-Shirt giveaway, Capital BlueCross (First 2,000 youth 17 and under)

Aug. 29 (7:05 p.m.) – 2012 Magnet Schedule giveaway, Sacred Heart Hospital (First 5,000 fans)

Aug. 30 (7:05 p.m.) – 2012 Wall Calendar, Nacci Printing (First 7,000 adults 18 and over)

Aug. 31 (7:05 p.m.) – Football Night

Sept. 2 (7:05 p.m.) – Friday Night Fireworks

Sept. 3 (6:35 p.m.) – Fireworks / Fan Appreciation Night

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