Calling All Workers, Blue Wahoos Seek Seasonal Help For Games

 

The excitement of a new Blue Wahoos baseball season, a new era, includes a welcome challenge for the organization to find game day staff members.

That is why an April 6-7 Job Fair at the stadium, which encompasses part-time positions within the Studer Family of Companies, is a needed two-day venture. The job-seeking event is open to all area residents who meet legal working age requirements in Florida.

There are a multitude of positions available within the Blue Wahoos, as well as Bubba’s Sweet Spot and Bodacious Shops on Palafox Street, plus the new Oyster Bay Boutique Hotel on Bayfront Parkway. The event at the stadium will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day and job-seekers will be given an application form to complete before interviews.

A majority of positions for Blue Wahoos games will be in food and beverage, helping to operate the stadium’s massive concession operation.

“We need as many folks as we can get our hands on,” said Candice Miller, human resources director. “We’re back. We are ready to play ball. We are committed to playing. And we will also do it in a safe manner.

“We are ready to help some of the people who have not been able to get back to work to get to work with us. They will get to experience our culture and everything we are about.”

When the Blue Wahoos play their 2021 home opener on May 11 against the Birmingham Barons, it will be the first Blue Wahoos game since September 7, 2019 – a span of nearly 20 months.

The first impact of the global coronavirus pandemic in March 2020 wiped out all of last season across Minor League Baseball. The Blue Wahoos held a job fair a year ago before the season was cancelled.

“It is a different experience than it has been,” said Miller, referring to changing times from all other Blue Wahoos seasons. “I am hoping we can get some good quality, customer-oriented people to come out and express the interest we are looking for… and to match them up with the right departments.

“It is so important to get these jobs filled, so we can provide the level of service that we are known for doing year afer year,” she said.

Applicants attending the job fair are asked to dress for a job interview, along with presenting a resume that includes contact information, education history, job experience and references. Candidates will be interviewed for all SFOC positions by members of the company staff.

Masks will be mandatory. Physical distance will be maintained. Other COVID-19 related procedures will be in place.

“People who are considering working for us should understand we do have safety protocols in place,” said Danielle Djuric, SFOC human resources assistant. “And that we have procedures, standards we follow.

“We are requiring masks. We are finding alternative methods to engage fans in a crowd during Blue Wahoos games and still show them a good time. So we want to make sure everyone is safe.”

More information on the Job Fair as to specific positions can be found on www.bluewahoos.com or by calling 850-934-8444 during regular business hours.

WANT TO GO?

WHAT: Blue Wahoos Job Fair

WHEN: April 6-7, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium

WHO: Open To All Legal Age Workers In Florida

POSITIONS: Vary.

INFO: www.bluewahoos.com

Sod Poodles To Host 2021 National Anthem Auditions at HODGETOWN

 

The Amarillo Sod Poodles will be hosting public auditions for National Anthem performances for the team’s 2021 season on Saturday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at HODGETOWN. Soloists, duets, and trios are invited to audition “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” for a chance to perform during the 2021 season.

Two winning participants will be determined by a panel of guest judges and will be given an opportunity to perform on either Opening Night or Independence Day (July 4). Many other individuals will be given opportunities to perform on additional game dates during the season. All participants will be contacted following the event.

Face coverings will be required for individuals two years or older at all times during the event. Face coverings may be removed temporarily when an individual has entered the audition room before singing/performing.

All vocal performances must be a cappella or accompanied by a personal instrument and only traditional renditions of songs will be considered for selection. Each performer may audition for either “The Star-Spangled Banner” or “God Bless America” and will be considered for either song. Auditions will be performed in front of judges in a private, closed-off area during scheduled time slots.

To request an audition time or for additional information, participants can email Austin Jackson at [email protected].

Walk-up auditions on Saturday, April 10 are welcome but are not guaranteed and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis, as time permits. To ensure a performance slot, contacting ahead of time is recommended since time slots are also limited.

All National Anthem participants can enter through the Sod Poodles Team Shop at 715 South Buchanan next to the HODGETOWN box office. Sod Poodles team members will direct all individuals to the check-in and audition area. Entrance to the audition area will begin at 9:45 a.m.

The Sod Poodles host their 2021 home opener at HODGETOWN on Tuesday, May 18 against the Midland RockHounds.

For the most up-to-date news on the Sod Poodles along with detailed information on promotions, follow the team on social media @sodpoodles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For questions and more information, call 806-803-7762 or email [email protected].

Fireflies to Host MLB Youth Skills Competition & Home Run Derby

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they will host two Major League Baseball Youth Competitions at Segra Park in April: The Pitch, Hit and Run Competition and the Jr. Home Run Derby. Both competitions are the official youth competitions of Major League Baseball and are a fun and exciting way for youth players to showcase their abilities locally, regionally and nationally.

The Pitch Hit and Run presented by MLB Network Competition will take place Sunday, April 18 and the Major League Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby will take place Sunday, April 25. Both competitions will be open to children under 14-years-old and registration is free for both events.

Children can participate in both events but must register separately for both individual events. Children who are not registered for the event through the official MLB registration link will not be eligible to advance to the regional competition.

The Pitch Hit and Run Competition presented by MLB Network Competition will be divided between boys and girls and further divided into four age divisions: 7-8 years old, 9-10 years old, 11-12 years old and 13-14 years old. Winners of the local competition held at Segra Park in each gender and age range will have the opportunity to advance through three levels of competition, ultimately culminating in the Finals during the Major League Baseball World Series.

Participants can register for the Pitch, Hit and Run online here. All participants should bring age verification, such as a copy of a birth certificate or something similar, to the competition.

The Major League Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby divides boys and girls into two age divisions, 12 and under and 14 and under. Champions from both divisions will move through a Regional Level prior to having an opportunity to compete at the finals during MLB All-Star Week.

Participants can register for the Jr. Home Run Derby online here. All participants should bring age verification, such as a copy of a birth certificate or something similar, to the competition.

Each event will begin at 11am on their respective day. Participants will be put into 30-minute time slots throughout the day in order to limit the number of people on-field and in the ballpark at one time. All participants who have registered for the event will be contacted one week prior to the event to select what time slot would work best for them. Each 30-minute time slot will be limited to 10 kids.

Families are invited to watch their child participate in the competitions but will not be allowed on field. Non-participants will be required to wear masks at all times and are expected to practice social distancing both when seated and when walking on the concourse.

For questions about either event, please contact Nick Spano by email at [email protected].

Chiefs to Hold 2021 Job Fair on March 29 & April 9

 

PEORIA, Ill. – As the 2021 baseball season approaches, the Peoria Chiefs will be hosting a job fair at Dozer Park (730 SW Jefferson St., Peoria, IL, 61605) on Monday, March 29 and Friday, April 9 from 5-7 p.m. The Chiefs are looking to fill a number of different game day positions for the upcoming season.

Open positions include concessions (cashiers, expeditors, cooks, servers), box office, cleaning crew, grounds crew, ushers, mascot and promotions team. Candidates will be expected to work all 60 Peoria Chiefs home games throughout the duration of the season including nights, weekends, and holidays.

All interested applicants are encouraged to bring their current resume with them to the job fair. Applicants should also be dressed in professional attire and come prepared to answer a number of different questions from the Chiefs staff.

For the safety of all applicants and Chiefs staff, masks are required throughout the duration of the event.

If you have any questions regarding the job fair, please contact Jason Mott at [email protected].

The Peoria Chiefs are locally owned and operated and play their games at Dozer Park. The Chiefs are a committed community asset and premier entertainment venue for families and individuals in Central Illinois.

RubberDucks Now Hiring Gameday, Food & Beverage Positions For 2021 Season

 

(AKRON, OHIO) March 24, 2021 – Do you or someone you know want to work in baseball? Then, the Akron RubberDucks might just be the place for you! The Akron RubberDucks are now hiring for multiple positions at Canal park for both Akron Baseball and Food & Beverage roles.

Interested candidates can apply by emailing their resume to [email protected]. Candidates will then be directed to a link where they indicate which department/positions they are interested. Once the candidate’s information has been submitted, RubberDucks hiring managers will select candidates for an interview and will follow up with further details for scheduling.

The RubberDucks are hiring for the following positions:

Akron Baseball

  • Clean Team
  • Daytime Suite Cleaners
  • Fun Zone Attendants
  • Gate Security
  • Ticket Takers
  • Gameday Grounds Crew
  • Ushers
  • Team Shop Associates

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Food & Beverage

  • Bartenders
  • Cashiers
  • Cooks
  • Food Runners
  • Concession Stand Managers
  • Restaurant Servers
  • Hosts/Hostesses
  • Warehouse Associates

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“Gameday staff play a vital role in creating the Affordable, Family Fun that we offer at Canal Park, so we are looking for energetic staff that can help us continue to make that goal a reality,” said Jim Pfander, Akron RubberDucks GM. “The 2021 season begins May 4, so be sure to get those applications early as we continue to count down the days until opening day at Canal Park!”

Find more information on working with the RubberDucks by visiting the Employment Opportunities page on akronrubberducks.com to join the best community in QuAkron!

The Akron RubberDucks are the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The RubberDucks season, powered by FirstEnergy, opens at home May 4 against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 330-253-5151 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, or visit www.akronrubberducks.com. For more information about the team, please call 330-253-5151, visit the website at akronrubberducks.com, Facebook page facebook.com/AkronRubberDucks, or on Twitter at @AkronRubberDuck, and Instagram at @akronrubberducks.

RiverDogs Seeking to Fill Gameday Positions, Schedule Job Fair

 

The Charleston RiverDogs continue to search for qualified candidates to fill several part-time, seasonal positions for the upcoming 2021 season. With that goal in mind, the team has scheduled a job fair for Saturday, April 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.

Positions are available in a variety of roles for applicants with varying levels of experience. The work environment at The Joe is full of energy and based around the idea of creating fun. RiverDogs employees are relied upon to foster a fun and enjoyable environment for guests at the ballpark. Some of the available positions include:

Food & Beverage cooks at any level of experience (cooking with a smoker is a plus!)
Restaurant Cook/Food Prep for Segra Club
Stadium Operations Assistant
Security
Guest Relations
Kid Zone Staff
Janitorial Staff
Cashiers
Picnic Staff
Servers
Food Runners
Parking Squad

Attendees who fill out this form indicating their interest in working for the RiverDogs prior to arrival at the job fair will be the first to receive interviews. Applicants are encouraged to dress appropriately.

As is the protocol for RiverDogs games this season, all attendees at the job fair event are required to wear a mask covering both mouth and nose at all times. Mask protocols will be enforced by RiverDogs staff and any person deemed not in compliance will be removed from the facility.

RiverDogs season tickets, flexible ticket plans, and group tickets, including options to the Segra Club at Riley Park, are now available for the 2021 campaign at riverdogs.com/tickets or by contacting the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS). The RiverDogs begin the season on May 4 when they host the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at The Joe. A full schedule for the 2021 season is available at riverdogs.com.

RoughRiders looking for additions to in-game entertainment team

 

FRISCO, Texas (March 22, 2021)– Come one, come all! The Frisco RoughRiders are seeking fun-loving, energetic personalities to be a part of our game days during the 2021 season. The positions include public address announcer, in-game host and in-game crew members.

Those who love entertaining and have a contagious positive attitude can click here to apply online. Please include your resume, a reel and tell us about yourself!

After all submissions have been made, our staff will select the top 10 in each category and invite those individuals to audition on Wednesday, March 31 (in-game host and crew) and Thursday, April 1 (public address) during the evening. The application will be closed on Friday, March 26 at 5 p.m.

We are looking for (PA announcer):

  • Strong vocal control
  • An energetic personality
  • Ability to multi-task in a stressful environment
  • Comfortable announcing to large crowds on a microphone
  • Comfortable announcing complex names from a variety of ethnic backgrounds
  • Available to attend all (or a majority of) 60 RoughRiders home games in 2021 and playoffs (if necessary)
  • Strong knowledge of baseball rules and positions
  • Receptive to both positive and negative feedback
  • Ability to speak without a script and banter
  • Experience working as a PA announcer in sports, television or radio is preferred
  • The ability to have FUN

We are looking for (in-game host):

  • High-energy personality
  • Comfortable in front of large crowds on a microphone
  • Available to attend all (or a majority of) 60 RoughRiders home games in 2021 and playoffs (if necessary)
  • Ability to speak without a script and banter
  • Experience working in baseball or in front of camera preferred
  • The ability to have FUN

We are looking for (in-game crew):

  • High-energy personality
  • Comfortable in front of large crowds
  • Available to attend all (or a majority of) 60 RoughRiders home games in 2021 and playoffs (if necessary)
  • Ability to speak without a script and banter
  • The ability to have FUN

The RoughRiders start off the season at home on May 4 against the Oakland A’s affiliated Midland RockHounds. For more information and to stay up to date on all things Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call (972) 731-9200.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 15 seasons (2005-2019). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world’s largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest’s prestigious “Best Ballpark Renovation” award for two consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 160 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including current MLB players Elvis Andrus, Nomar Mazara and Joey Gallo. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact [email protected].

Apply Today For Open Food & Beverage Positions: Job Fair This Week

 

JERSEY SHORE, NJ – The BlueClaws are hiring for select food & beverage gameday positions and will host a Job Fair at the ballpark this week!

The team currently has PART TIME opportunities available for the 2021 season in our Food & Beverage Department. These positions will provide you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while working in a fun, fast-paced environment! We are looking for RELIABLE individuals who will show up to work when they say they will work!

HOW TO APPLY – Click here to apply for these positions or stop by the ballpark this week.

JOB FAIR TIMES – The BlueClaws will host a Job Fair for these food & beverage positions at the following times this week:

  • Wednesday, March 24th: 3 pm – 5 pm
  • Thursday, March 25th: 6 pm – 8 pm
  • Friday, March 26th: 10 am – 1 pm
  • Saturday, March 27th: 9 am – 11 am

Those interested can come to ballpark at that time for in-person interviews. Proper safety protocols will be followed and masks are required.

Click here to download an application for seasonal employment that can be brought to the Job Fair. If unavailable to print, applications will be able to be filled out in person.

The team will be hiring for the following positions:

  • Cashiers
  • Concessions Vendors
  • Food Prep
  • Kitchen Associates
  • Ice Cream Servers
  • Warehouse

General job functions:

  • Help operate a top-end food & beverage operation at a professional baseball ballpark
  • Provide world class customer service to enhance the guest experience
  • Exhibit a fun, friendly fan service-oriented attitude and professional appearance at all times

Requirements:

  • Pass a background check (18 years and older)
  • 16 years of age or older
  • Be neat and presentable at all times
  • Be able to stand for long periods of times
  • Available to work nights and weekends

The BlueClaws are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

-Jersey Shore BlueClaws-

Timber Rattlers to Hold Job Fair on March 30 and March 31

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers need your help! If you are interested in working at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in 2021, make sure to attend the Timber Rattlers Job Fair. This year is a two-day job fair with open applications and interviews for prospective game day employees to be held in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club on Tuesday, March 30 and Wednesday, March 31. The job fair will be held between noon and 6:00pm each day.

The Timber Rattlers will be accepting applications and conducting on-site interviews for part-time, seasonal, game day positions during the job fair. Here is a complete listing of jobs available this season:

Concessions Game Day/Evening Positions:

Kitchen managers, Cooks & Kitchen Staff – Primary responsibilities include planning, preparation and cooking of meals for baseball games, banquet events and special events. A basic understanding of the food service industry is preferred but not necessary. These individuals will need to be available for both day and night baseball games during the week and weekends so a flexible schedule is important. Availability starting in May.

Servers – Looking for those who are interested working PM’s and weekends but availability during the daytime is a plus. Must be 18, with some server experience. Completion of liquor license course a plus but not required. Availability starting in May.

Bartenders – Flexible with hours, but primarily looking for those who are interested working PM’s and weekends. Availability during the daytime is a plus. Must be 18, experience preferred but not required. Must complete liquor license course in order to sell beer. Availability starting in May.

Picnic Staff – Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. with help of others on staff. Looking for workers 18 years of age and older, but exceptions may be made. Availability starting in May.

Picnic Lead – Individual must be able to successfully run picnics throughout the stadium. Food & beverage experience required along with understanding of buffets. Must be available majority of games throughout the season. Availability starting in May.

Concession Stand Server – Responsible for the distribution of food and beverage out of concession or kiosks. Must be able to work day games, must be 18 or older.

Concession Stand Register Operator – Primary responsibilities include taking food and beverage orders, cash handling, and customer interaction. Must be able to work day games, doesn’t necessarily need to be over 18, and should be comfortable on computers.

Concession Stand Runner – Individuals are required to keep food and beverage product replenished during baseball games. Required to lift half barrels (161lbs) on occasion. The job also includes frequent walking and standing for extended periods of time.

All concession positions are primarily nights/weekends but have 1st shift hours available occasionally.

In addition, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers banquet facility is looking for year-round, part-time employees in the following areas:

Bartenders – Day availability (at least one with lead bartender potential)- immediate start

Runners – Frequent walking and standing for extended periods of time, able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds – immediate start

Dishwashers – Mostly summer hours

Servers – Provide excellent food and beverage service for banquet events, assist with set-up of tables, linens, chairs, etc. for full service of banquet events and maintain back of house, front of house, and side work duties for productivity of banquet events – summer hours

Stadium Operations and Customer Service Game Day/Evening Positions:

Custodial Crew – Responsible for cleaning the stadium following games, special events, banquets, etc. and as needed throughout the stadium.

Snake Pit Team Store – The Timber Rattlers merchandise store is in need of helpful workers.

Security – Responsible for fan safety. Must be over 21, with some experience.

Ushers – Responsibilities include pre-game prep, greeting and assisting fans to their seats, watch crowd for problems or injuries during game, assist fans safely out at the end of the game.

Job seekers are encouraged to fill out their application before arrival at the job fair. Applications are available at the Timber Rattlers Front Office, or a downloadable application can be found online at this link to the Timber Rattlers website. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by May 4, 2021. Interested applicants should come prepared to interview with a Timber Rattlers staff member and bring a photo ID and Social Security Card.

Applicants should be energetic, friendly, dependable, and look forward to contributing to the welcoming atmosphere of Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. The Timber Rattlers offer a fun-filled atmosphere and a unique employee experience for the summer months. The Rattlers are an equal opportunity employer.

Concessionaire Now Hiring for 2021 Season

 

Spectra Food Services & Hospitality, exclusive concessionaire of the Albuquerque Isotopes, is now hiring for the 2021 season. Over 100 jobs will be available covering a wide range of event-day, part-time, seasonal positions at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.

“Spectra is very excited to be able to offer over one hundred jobs back to the Albuquerque community,” said Spectra General Manager Boris Revilla. “We are looking forward to our continued partnership with the Isotopes and welcoming back returning and new workers to RGCU Field at Isotopes Park in 2021.”

Interested applicants can submit their resumes to Boris Revilla at [email protected] or mail resumes and applications to:

Spectra Food Services & Hospitality

Attn: Boris Revilla

1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106

The interview process will be done virtually via video interviews. All of the information, including downloadable applications will be available on the Isotopes social media platforms (@abqtopes).

Available positions include:

Banquet attendants

Bartenders

Cashiers

Concession workers

Cooks

Dishwashers

Supervisors

Warehouse workers

*DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE*

Now Hiring: 2021 Game Day Staff

 

MOOSIC, PA (March 17, 2021) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are partnering with 1st Alert Security to hire select seasonal staff for the 2021 season. 1st Alert Security handles local staffing needs for Pocono Raceway and Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.

RailRiders – 1st Alert Security Employment Application

The RailRiders are seeking energetic individuals to fill a variety of game day roles, including suite attendants, guest services, ushers, ticket takers and greeters. The team also utilizes game day staff to work parking, bag checks and security. Applicants must be 16 or older and individuals under the age of 18 will need to provide the proper documentation to be eligible for work.

Interested individuals can print the application and email it to [email protected]. All emails can be sent to the attention of Brian Fisher.

Additional questions regarding RailRiders staffing can be directed to Nick Bolka via email. He can be reached at [email protected].

Legends, the official catering, concessions and merchandise provider of the RailRiders, is also hiring. Legends is seeking retail associates, concession stand managers and workers, cashiers, prep and grill cooks, general kitchen help, roving vendors and suite attendants and servers. All Legends employees must be 18 years of age and willing to work nights, weekends and holidays. Interested applicants can fill out the Legends application and return it to Rich Kloss via email at [email protected].

Legends Application

The 2021 season begins on the road May 4 at Syracuse and at PNC Field one week later, May 11, against Lehigh Valley. For more information on the 2021 season, call (570) 969-2255.

Braves Bookworms Reading Program Returns for 2021

 

PEARL, MS — The Mississippi Braves and Whataburger are pleased to announce the Braves Bookworms Reading Program’s return in 2021. The program is designed to encourage and enhance literacy among Central Mississippi youth through partnerships with local schools. The program is entirely free for students and educators. Click HERE for our Reading Program Central and fun educational resources.

Braves Bookworms strives to make reading fun by bringing the exciting experience from Trustmark Park into the classroom. All students from Pre-K through 8th grade are invited to participate. Braves Bookworms incentivizes students to read outside the classroom by rewarding them for reaching specific goals set by their teachers. The program is designed to run for four weeks.

Schools participating will have the opportunity to have Mississippi Braves mascots and staff present a Braves Bookworm Kickoff Pep Rally virtually. From January to March 2020, the M-Braves visited over 30 schools. The pep rally encourages participation and communicates the importance of reading.

Students participating in the program will receive an M-Braves bookmark. Once the objectives are complete, the bookmark becomes a voucher that students can exchange for (2) tickets to any 2021 Mississippi Braves home game! Vouchers may be exchanged at the Trustmark Park box office, based on availability! They must reach goals set by educators while they “Read Around the Bases,” creating a customizable incentive-based program to encourage children to read.To register for the program, download and fill out this FORM and send it to Darius Green at [email protected] or by mail (1 Braves Way, Pearl, MS 39208), fax (601-936-3567). Once we receive your enrollment form, a member of the M-Braves front office will contact you regarding program materials. Contact the Braves with any questions you might have at 601-932-8788.

Opening Day for the Mississippi Braves is set for Tuesday, May 4 at 6:35 pm against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Trustmark Park. Fans can guarantee their seat with 2021 season tickets. Also currently available are flex plans, group tickets suite nights, and sponsorship opportunities. View ticket options HERE. Individual game tickets will go on sale to the general public in April. For more information, fans are encouraged to visit milb.com/mississippi/tickets or call 601-9328788.**

ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI BRAVES:**
Based in Pearl, MS since 2005, the Mississippi Braves are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Since the inaugural season, there have been 150 M-Braves go on to play in Major League Baseball, including Brian McCann, Jeff Francoeur, Freddie Freeman, Craig Kimbrel, Andrelton Simmons, Dansby Swanson, Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, Mike Soroka, Austin Riley, Ian Anderson, Cristian Pache, and Ronald Acuña Jr. The M-Braves are owned and operated by the Atlanta Braves, the longest continuously operated franchise in Major League Baseball.

Gwinnett Stripers to Honor Frontline Workers with Specialty Jersey

 

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers, in partnership with Northside Hospital, are hosting Salute to Frontline Workers on Friday, May 28 vs. Memphis. The 7:05 p.m. game will honor the doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, foodservice workers, municipal workers, and other essential employees who have kept us safe, fed, and going during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

On that night, the Stripers will wear specialty jerseys featuring the names of local (Gwinnett and surrounding counties) frontline workers. Now through March 26, the Stripers will accept name submissions for inclusion on the jersey via an online form at GoStripers.com. The final jersey design will be unveiled prior to the game on May 28.

Each game-worn jersey will be made available for purchase in an online auction at GoStripers.com starting May 27. Proceeds will benefit Northside Gwinnett Foundation.

“It is our privilege to partner with Northside Hospital to recognize our local frontline and essential workers that have guided us through this difficult year,” said Stripers Vice President and General Manager Adam English. “We feel honored to welcome them to Coolray Field for a relaxing night of Stripers baseball and a display of our gratitude and appreciation.”

Salute to Frontline Workers, presented by Northside Hospital, is one of 10 Fireworks Fridays at Coolray Field in 2021. All Friday home games feature a spectacular post-game fireworks display. The Stripers’ full 2021 Promotional Schedule will be released in the coming weeks. To be among the first to see the schedule of giveaways, theme nights, and special events planned for this season, sign up for the Stripers Newsletter at GoStripers.com/newsletter.

Season ticket memberships are available now online at GoStripers.com/memberships and limited individual game tickets will be available to the public closer to Opening Night.

Drillers Uniforms to Feature Special Patches to Help Raise Awareness of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial

 

The Tulsa Drillers, in conjunction with the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, have announced plans to wear a special patch during the first month of the 2021 season to raise awareness and encourage Drillers fans to educate themselves about the massacre while honoring its victims and their families.

The Drillers received permission from Major League Baseball to feature the patch on the fronts of their home jerseys. It will be located just above the Drillers logo that runs across the jersey fronts.

The Drillers will wear the jerseys for all home games during the month of May. At the conclusion of the month, the jerseys will be available for purchase using an auction process. Proceeds will benefit the programs and operations of the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center (“Greenwood Rising”), currently under construction. Greenwood Rising will be a state-of-the-art history center located at the southeast corner of Greenwood Avenue & Archer Street, the gateway to “Black Wall Street.” This museum-grade facility will showcase all aspects of Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District, triumph, tragedy, and everything in between, from its origins to the present day.

Phil Armstrong, Project Director for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, shared his excitement about the added exposure the uniform patch will bring.

“Having this logo on the Tulsa Drillers jerseys gives us the opportunity to enlighten and educate baseball fans who may have thought they were just out for a day at the ballpark,” said Armstrong. “We are loading the bases for awareness of Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District, a history of tragedy and triumph, punctuated by reminders about the indomitable human spirit, in this space the Tulsa Drillers call home.”

The Drillers have called Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District home since moving to ONEOK Field for the 2010 season.

“We are honored and fortunate to have our home, ONEOK Field, in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District,” said Drillers General Manager Mike Melega. “The ability to wear these special patches is a small way that the Drillers organization can help to raise awareness of the tragic events that took place in 1921. We appreciate the willingness of Phil Armstrong and the other members of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission to give us this opportunity.”

The jerseys with the patches will not be the only commemorative attire for the Drillers during the upcoming season. In honor of this year’s Juneteenth celebration, the Drillers players will wear throwback T-Town Clowns jerseys for three games, June 11-13. The T-Town Clowns, a popular team from the historic Negro Baseball Leagues era, played in Tulsa for many years.

The Drillers first wore replicas of the T-Town Clowns original jerseys during the 2011 season. The jerseys from this year will also be sold through an auction process, with those proceeds going to the Lacy Park baseball field renovation project. The original baseball diamond at Lacy Park, located at 2134 N. Madison Place, served as the home of the T-Town Clowns from 1952 through 1965.

Earlier this year, the Drillers and the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce announced plans for a large, Jackie Robinson mural to be added to the back of one of the historic Greenwood buildings that faces ONEOK Field. Work on the permanent mural has just been completed.

Cardinals Teacher of the Month: Kevin Zimmerman, Harrison Elementary School

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Cardinals and Missouri Lottery are proud to announce Kevin Zimmerman of Harrison Elementary School as our February Teacher of the Month.

Mr. Zimmerman is an amazing art teacher! Students love coming to his class and look up to him as someone they would like to be when they grow up. On “normal” school years Mr. Zimmerman leads a running club for students which has a huge turn out. During these times he has still found a way to host an Art Club which provides students with a great after school activity.

Kevin has been an art teacher at Harrison Elementary since 2009 and was one of five finalists for the 2019-20 Springfield Public Schools Teacher of the Year award, where he described his views on his profession:

“Making connections is expressed in two ways for me, the personal, human connection that I develop with my students and the cross-curricular connection my art content makes with all other disciplines. When I say I ‘teach’ art, I really wish to say I teach a bit of everything. The more pathways the brain makes to a piece of information, the better the recall and the longer the information is held.”

A St. Louis native, Kevin attended Drury University. Beyond the classroom, he leads an art club and a running club at Harrison Elementary that provide students with after-school activities and growth opportunities.

“Mr. Zimmerman is an amazing art teacher,” one Teacher of the Year nominator wrote. “Students love coming to his class and look up to him as someone they would like to be when they grow up.”

To show gratitude for their important contributions to the Southwest Missouri community, Kevin and each future Teacher of the Month will receive one Cardinals luxury suite rental, one ceremonial first pitch, recognition on the Cardinals video board and Cardinals caps for their group, all made possible by Missouri Lottery.

Created as a way to honor local-area educators from all grade levels, the Cardinals Teacher of the Month Award program, presented by Missouri Lottery, is an opportunity for the Southwest Missouri community to shine the spotlight on teachers who are making a difference in the lives of their students during these challenging times.

One hundred percent of Missouri Lottery profits are earmarked for education. In fact, since the Lottery began 35 years ago, it has generated more than $6.5 BILLION for the state and public education.

To nominate a teacher for Cardinals Teacher of the Month, you can visit www.springfieldcardinals.com/molotteryteachers today.