Archives for March 2016

Muckdogs Announce Hit the Books Reading Program

The Batavia Muckdogs today announced the start of their reading program, designed to promote reading amongst the youth of the local communities. Along with the help of New York’s 529 College Savings Program, 2016 will mark the fourth year of the “HIT THE BOOKS with the Batavia Muckdogs” reading program.

As part of this program, the Muckdogs have provided various schools and libraries across local counties with customized bookmarks. On the back of these bookmarks, children can have a parent, guardian, teacher, or librarian initial each time they complete a book. When a child completes 10 books, they can redeem the bookmark at the Dwyer Stadium box office for a FREE TICKET to any Sunday-Thursday Batavia Muckdogs’ game! In addition to the free ticket, the child will also receive a prize courtesy of New York’s 529 College Savings Program. If a child reads 20 books, they will be entered into a drawing to win a backpack with school supplies, provided by New York’s 529 College Savings Program; along with the opportunity to throw out a first pitch at a Muckdogs game.

In addition to the many participating schools, bookmarks will be made available to children at the following local libraries:

  • Richmond Library (Batavia)
  • Lee-Whedon Memorial Library (Medina)
  • Byron-Bergen Public Library
  • Haxton Memorial Library (Oakfield)
  • Hoag Library (Albion)
  • Pavilion Public Library
  • Woodward Memorial Library (LeRoy)
  • Holley Community Free Library

Any questions about the reading program, bookmarks, or redeeming for tickets can be answered by Josh Swan, at 585-343-5454 x 1005.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Baseball Buddies Program Better Than Ever

The Red Wings Baseball Buddies program has been revamped in 2016 thanks to our friends at Dairy Queen!

Want your team to take the field in uniform before a Red Wings game? How does 10 FREE tickets sound? Or how about a FREE Wings cap for all your players?

As part of the Baseball Buddies program, your Little League team…

  • will be introduced individually over the PA system prior to first pitch.
  • will stand with the Red Wings players and coaches for the National Anthem.
  • receives 10 FREE tickets.
  • gets a FREE Red Wings cap for each player.
  • receives coupons for a FREE Blizzard at Dairy Queen

Need more than 10 tickets? Additional tickets are available for friends and family of the team at the discount group rate.

Sign your team up today by contacting Bob Craig at (585) 454-1001 ext. 3021 or email him.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Promotions || Schedule || Ballpark Birthdays || Knot Hole Gang Kids Club

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Sky Sox, CenturyLink Renew Small Business Spotlight

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are proud to announce the return of a sponsorship program with CenturyLink, the Official Communication Services Company of the Sky Sox, which showcases local businesses. The Small Business Spotlight, which began in 2014, is designed to help businesses in the Colorado Springs area market themselves free of charge at Security Service Field during the 2016 Sky Sox season. In addition, the Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which CenturyLink also sponsors, will help supply consulting and training to existing and new businesses.

Any business wishing to be considered for the Small Business must fill out the form here, (http://www.milb.com/documents/2/3/2/164835232/CenturyLink_Small_Business_Spotlight_Form_oycb6bae.pdf) and email the completed form to Spencer Molnar at smolnar@skysox.com. For additional assistance, please contact Spencer Molnar at (719) 597-1449.

Through their partnership with the Sky Sox during the 2016 baseball season, CenturyLink will provide businesses in Colorado Springs with the opportunity to market themselves through the “Small Business Spotlight” at one of 30 Sky Sox home games. The selected businesses for the game will receive a tremendous marketing package provided free of charge by CenturyLink that includes:

  1. A table in the main concourse to showcase their organization
  2. Four tickets to the game and one parking pass
  3. Public address announcement and live in-game scoreboard recognition
  4. A ceremonial first pitch
  5. On-air recognition during the Sky Sox broadcast on AM 1300 “The Animal”

“CenturyLink is a proud supporter of small businesses within the Colorado Springs area and we’re thrilled to partner with the Sky Sox on this venture,” said Penny Larson, vice president of operations for CenturyLink Colorado. “CenturyLink helps provide the communications services and technologies that businesses need, while the SBDC provides resources to existing and new businesses to help them grow. We look forward to providing area small businesses with major league-caliber exposure and an opportunity to showcase their products and services again in 2016.”

“The Sky Sox are honored to continue this partnership with CenturyLink to provide this excellent program”, said Sky Sox President and General Manager Tony Ensor. “These businesses are the backbone of the Colorado Springs community and we are proud to lend a helping hand in this effort.”

About CenturyLink

CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms. The company is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprise customers. CenturyLink provides data, voice and managed services in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers for businesses and consumers. The company also offers advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink® Prism™ TV and DIRECTV brands. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest corporations. For more information, visit www.centurylink.com.

About Colorado Springs SBDC

The Small Business Development Center is hosted by El Paso County and sponsored by the Small Business Administration, City of Colorado Springs, UCCS College of Business, and CenturyLink. It offers business consulting and training to assist existing and new small businesses in El Paso, Park and Teller counties. The Colorado Springs SBDC is the recipient of the 2014 Region 8 SBA Award for Innovation and Excellence. For more information about the SBDC and services it offers, visit www.cssbdc.org or call 719.667.3803.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.