Sunday, June 25, 2006
Freedom at Home
A couple of weeks ago, Mark and I had a chance to make it down to Champion Window Field and see the Florence Freedom play. With the team back for a six-game homestand, now's your chance to do the same. We've had the chance to check out the experience first-hand and were thoroughly impressed. Every time you turned around there was some give-away or something involving folks in the crowd.
We were there on a McMonday, which is exactly what you'll have on this Monday's game. That means McDonald's characters and special offers and clowns on the concourse. I got a chance to meet Grimace, so that was my personal highlight of the night. And those clowns have skills. They make balloon animals, swords, and who knows what else. First pitch against River City is 7:05.
Take It To The Bank Tuesday is next where a portion of every walk-up ticket will be donated to one of three pre-selected charities. The baseeball on the field begins at 7:05. Winning Wednesday follows when all fans will have the opportunity to win valuable items from local retailers. That's a 7:00 start.
Thirsty Thursday is their answer to college night. Or people who live like they're still in college. Drinks are only a dollar. So this is where you young'ns go before hitting the clubs or the ice cream parlors or whatever those whippersnappers do for fun nowadays.
The end of the work-week's a different crowd as the Freedom have a "Salute to Mom" Friday that includes a Family Happy Hour. Food and drink specials 5:30-6:30 with live music. You can even watch Batting Practice from 5:30-6:00. The first 500 moms even get a T-Shirt & Gift Bag, so you definitely want to get there before the 7:05 start.
The homestand wraps up with Super Saturday. The first 500 kids get a Puzzle & Poster Set. Oh, and if that weren't enough: post-game fireworks. Game begins at 7:05 and you don't leave until the last explosion is set off. Sounds like good entertainment value.
And did I mention the ticket prices? No seat costs more than $10. Toss in the plentiful free parking and my wallet is very appreciative. Yes, I'm cheap. Sue me. Actually, don't. I'm poor, too.
The only day we miss out on this time is Family Sunday featuring Newport Aquarium games, activities, entertainment and special offers. And Kids-Run-The-Bases after the game. Maybe they'd let me, too.
Go to their website for more info from a more coherent source.
And don't forget to check out our Florence Freedom Flickr pics. Man, I'm glad I typed that instead of said that.
We were there on a McMonday, which is exactly what you'll have on this Monday's game. That means McDonald's characters and special offers and clowns on the concourse. I got a chance to meet Grimace, so that was my personal highlight of the night. And those clowns have skills. They make balloon animals, swords, and who knows what else. First pitch against River City is 7:05.
Take It To The Bank Tuesday is next where a portion of every walk-up ticket will be donated to one of three pre-selected charities. The baseeball on the field begins at 7:05. Winning Wednesday follows when all fans will have the opportunity to win valuable items from local retailers. That's a 7:00 start.
Thirsty Thursday is their answer to college night. Or people who live like they're still in college. Drinks are only a dollar. So this is where you young'ns go before hitting the clubs or the ice cream parlors or whatever those whippersnappers do for fun nowadays.
The end of the work-week's a different crowd as the Freedom have a "Salute to Mom" Friday that includes a Family Happy Hour. Food and drink specials 5:30-6:30 with live music. You can even watch Batting Practice from 5:30-6:00. The first 500 moms even get a T-Shirt & Gift Bag, so you definitely want to get there before the 7:05 start.
The homestand wraps up with Super Saturday. The first 500 kids get a Puzzle & Poster Set. Oh, and if that weren't enough: post-game fireworks. Game begins at 7:05 and you don't leave until the last explosion is set off. Sounds like good entertainment value.
And did I mention the ticket prices? No seat costs more than $10. Toss in the plentiful free parking and my wallet is very appreciative. Yes, I'm cheap. Sue me. Actually, don't. I'm poor, too.
The only day we miss out on this time is Family Sunday featuring Newport Aquarium games, activities, entertainment and special offers. And Kids-Run-The-Bases after the game. Maybe they'd let me, too.
Go to their website for more info from a more coherent source.
And don't forget to check out our Florence Freedom Flickr pics. Man, I'm glad I typed that instead of said that.
