SCOUT NIGHTS IN 2017 PRESENTED BY WHATABURGER

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are excited to partner with Whataburger for three Scout Night Campouts at Arvest Ballpark during the 2017 season. Scout Nights presented by Whataburger are open to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts and will be on Friday, April 21, Saturday, June 10, and Friday, August 25.

The annual fan favorite is not only open to scouts but their friends and family as well. These designated event nights give scouts from Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding area the opportunity to attend a Naturals game for a discounted ticket price. The game is just the beginning as after the game scouts will get the chance to watch a kid-friendly movie on the videoboard as well as camp overnight in the outfield for no additional cost. All scouts and leaders in attendance will receive a commemorative 2017 scout patch courtesy of the Naturals and a coupon courtesy of Whataburger that is redeemable at any of their Northwest Arkansas locations.

All three Scout Nights will feature a post-game Fireworks Spectacular. Friday, April 21 is a Post-Game Fireworks Spectacular with Popular Player Walk-Up Songs presented by SeaPak while Friday, August 25 is a Post-Game Fireworks Spectacular with Fan Vote Music Theme by Farm Rich. Saturday, June 10 is our popular Star Wars Night Post-Game Fireworks Spectacular. Saturday, June 10 begins at 6:35 p.m. while both Friday games start at 7:05 p.m.

“Scout Nights at Arvest Ballpark give us the opportunity to support a fun, safe event for the kids that they’ll remember for a long time,” said Whataburger Director of Operations Mark Wallace. “We know that some of the best memories come from the ballpark and all of us at Whataburger are excited to join the Naturals for a few fun nights under the stars.”

For interested scouts groups, the Naturals encourage one parent or leader to collect RSVP’s and payment from each person that would like to attend. This ensures that all members of the group attending will be seated together during the game. To reserve your group for one of the Naturals three Scout Nights presented by Whataburger, please visit our website www.nwanaturals.com and download the Scout Campout Flyer located under our Groups and Events tab or contact Matt Fanning at (479) 927-4053 or matt@nwanaturals.com.

Group outing and fundraising information for the 2017 season is available by calling us at (479) 927-4900, you can email groups@nwanaturals.com, or visit our website at www.nwanaturals.com. Interested fans and groups are also invited to stop by our Administrative Offices at Arvest Ballpark that is open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will host the San Antonio Missions, the Double-A Affiliate of the San Diego Padres, on Thursday, April 6 at 6:25 p.m. for Opening Day of Season 10 of Naturals Baseball at Arvest Ballpark.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information, including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.

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

Riders and Kroger team up to support North Texas Food Bank

The Kroger Strikeout Hunger program helped generate $7,000 for the North Texas Food Bank. (Frisco RoughRiders)

FRISCO, TEXAS (February 3, 2017) – The Frisco RoughRiders, in partnership with Kroger, made a $7,000 donation to the North Texas Food Bank Wednesday as a result of the Kroger Strikeout Hunger program.

Strikeout Hunger debuted for the 2016 season, and the RoughRiders made a $100 donation to the North Texas Food Bank for the first strikeout at each of the 70 home games.

The North Texas Food Bank is a non-profit hunger relief organization that serves 13 counties across the region. A member of Feeding America, NTFB provided more than 70 million meals to the community during fiscal year 2016 and strives to close the hunger gap and provide 92 million meals by 2025. For more information or to make a donation, visit ntfb.org.

“As an organization that values being active members of our community, we are proud to support the North Texas Food Bank and assist their efforts to end hunger in Collin County and beyond,” said RoughRiders Executive VP & General Manager Jason Dambach. “We are grateful to have partners like Kroger who support our efforts to give back to those who make this area such a great place to live.”

The 2017 Frisco RoughRiders season begins on April 6, when the RoughRiders host the Springfield Cardinals at Dr Pepper Ballpark. For all 2017 ticketing information, including tickets for the Choctaw Lazy River and ticket packages for the 2017 Texas League All-Star Game at Dr Pepper Ballpark on Tuesday, June 27, fans can visit RidersBaseball.com, email info@ridersbaseball.com, call (972) 731-9200, or stop by in-person to the RoughRiders Ticket Office.

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 12 seasons (2005-2016). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju. The new ownership group, together with the city of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise improvements over the past two seasons, investing over $7 million in wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including the new state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store, and the newest and biggest creation, the 174-foot Choctaw Lazy River. The improvements made prior to the 2015 season earned the Riders and the City of Frisco “Best Ballpark Renovation” of 2015 by Ballpark Digest. More than 140 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Elvis Andrus, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler, Nelson Cruz, and C.J. Wilson as well as current Rangers stars Derek Holland, Rougned Odor, and Mitch Moreland. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Ryan Rouillard at (425) 736-2785 or via e-mail at RRouillard@RidersBaseball.com.

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Need a Fundraiser? Try Ours!

CORPUS CHRISTI – The 2017 Kleberg Bank College Classic, featuring Houston, Illinois, Missouri, and host Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, is February 24-25-26 at Whataburger Field.

If your club, association, or organization has fundraising needs, we can help.

Your group can sell 2017 Kleberg Bank College Classic tickets and retain half the proceeds!

Including tax, daily adult tickets are $10.83, $5.41 for children 4-12.

To start your Kleberg Bank College Classic fundraiser, contact Tanner Twomey or Zach Kaddatz of the Corpus Christi Hooks at 361-561-HOOK (4665). You can also e-mail them at ttwomey@cchooks.com or zkaddatz@cchooks.com.

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2017 Kleberg Bank College Classic Schedule

Friday, February 24

Houston vs. Missouri, 2 p.m.

Illinois vs. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Saturday, February 25

Illinois vs. Houston, 2 p.m.

Missouri vs. Islanders, 6 p.m

Sunday, February 26

Missouri vs. Illinois, 11 a.m.

Houston vs. Islanders, 3 p.m.

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RAISE MONEY THROUGH A NATURALS FUNDRAISER

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are releasing information about their popular fundraising programs for Season 10 of Naturals Baseball scheduled to begin at Arvest Ballpark on Thursday, April 6 against the San Antonio Missions at 6:25 p.m. for Opening Day. The Naturals fundraising programs surpassed the $100,000 mark in terms of amount raised in each of the past six (6) seasons and is available to all non-profits, sports teams, school organizations, civic groups, and churches.

Fundraising programs at Arvest Ballpark are offered for a pre-determined Sunday-Thursday home game. Participating groups will resell 1B/3B Reserved tickets for their selected game for $8, which is $1 less than the day of game price. No deposit is required after the date is scheduled; however, the Naturals ask that a member of the fundraising group informs their designated Account Executive 10-14 days before the game with the exact amount of tickets that will be needed for their game so that there is ample time to get the tickets to the group. The percentage of the money that the organization will receive back is based upon the total amount of tickets sold for the pre-determined game and can be up to an even 50/50 split.

The Naturals encourage large groups to participate in the fundraising program as there is no maximum to the amount of tickets that can be sold. As an incentive and a reward, the Naturals will offer prizes to all groups as well as their top sellers. There are different levels based on the size of the group but prizes can include a Pre-Game or Post-Game photo on the field for your group, 10 person VIP Tour of Arvest Ballpark before or during the game, undated vouchers that can be used for tickets to a future Naturals game, an autograph baseball, and one (1) ceremonial first pitch at your designated fundraising date.

The Naturals will also provide ticket forms and promotional materials to assist with the effort. In addition, a free Strike the Sasquatch mascot appearance is offered to groups to help promote their scheduled fundraiser at the ballpark.

During the 2016 season a total of 125 groups took advantage of the Naturals fundraising programs and sold 29,170 tickets, which raised a collective $114,125. Those 125 groups consisted of 29 Community Partners, 67 performance groups, and an additional 29 groups that comprised of high school baseball teams, sports organizations, school groups, and churches.

The fundraising flyer is currently available and can be found on our website at www.nwanaturals.com under the Groups & Events tab or by emailing us at groups@nwanaturals.com. To check date availability or if you have any questions about the Naturals fundraising programs, call us at (479) 927-4900 or visit our Administrative Offices located at Arvest Ballpark.

Non-profit groups seeking more exposure for their cause can inquire about the Community Partner Program that offers free marketing exposure for participating groups to go along with the standard benefits of our ticket fundraising program.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information, including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.

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

Hooks Lend Habitat a Hand

CORPUS CHRISTI – Community Outreach Coordinator Courtney Merritt and 18 other members of the Hooks front-office staff spent Tuesday morning on a Habitat for Humanity work site at 2826 Nogales.

After reporting at 7:30 a.m., the volunteers worked until mid-day measuring, cutting, and installing exterior siding. Team members also assisted in outside caulking.

“This was a good opportunity for us to work with Habitat for Humanity,” Merritt said. “The community has been supportive of us down through the years and it’s nice to give back.”

For more information about Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi, click here

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

Win Cardinals Exhibition Game Tickets with Thanksgiving Food Drive

Springfield, MO – With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Springfield Cardinals are excited to partner with Crosslines of Springfield to launch the Thanksgiving Food Drive at Hammons Field. The food drive will run from Monday, November 14 – Friday, November 18 with items collected at the Cardinals Front Office.

All fans that donate at least one of the items listed below may enter a special drawing for two free tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Springfield Cardinals Exhibition Game at Hammons Field on Friday, March 31, 2017.

While fans are welcome to bring multiple items, they may only receive one drawing entry per person when donating. Fans must be 18 years of age or older to enter the drawing. Official rules for the Springfield Cardinals Thanksgiving Food Drive Promotion and Drawing are linked to below.

Items most commonly needed by Crosslines include:

-Canned Vegetables
Green beans, corn, etc.

-Canned Soup
Cream of Chicken, Chicken Noodle, Tomato, etc.

-Pastas / Beans / Rice

-Canned Meats

-Canned Fruit

-Boxed Items / Cereals
Macaroni and Cheese, Hamburger Helper, etc.

-Pantry Basics
Spices, salt and pepper, sugar, flour, cooking oils, peanut butter, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, storage bags, sandwich bags, etc.

Crosslines is the largest client-direct food pantry in Greene County, serving nearly 60,000 people annually with emergency food assistance and referral services to other resources available in the community. Crosslines is committed to addressing the immediate hunger needs of families, seniors and children in an environment that fosters community, dignity and compassion.

The Cardinals Front Office is located at 955 East Trafficway Street and is open from 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. For more information about the Springfield Cardinals Thanksgiving Food Drive, call the Front Office at (417) 863-0395 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Click here to view the Official Rules of the Springfield Cardinals Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Guarantee your seats to see the St. Louis Cardinals at Hammons Field on March 31, 2017

The 11-time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals will play an Exhibition Game against the Springfield Cardinals at Hammons Field on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5:05pm.

With the St. Louis Cardinals returning to Hammons Field for the first time since 2012, ticket demand will be unprecedented for this special night at the ballpark. The only way to guarantee a seat for the 2017 Cardinals vs. Cardinals game is to place a non-refundable deposit on a 2017 Springfield Cardinals Season Ticket Plan or Mini Pack. A $100 per seat deposit on a Season Ticket Plan or a $50 deposit on a Mini Pack will guarantee you the opportunity to purchase a seat to see the St. Louis Cardinals at Hammons Field in 2017.

To place a deposit on a 2017 Springfield Cardinals Season Ticket Plan or Mini Pack and guarantee a seat to see the St. Louis Cardinals play at Hammons Field, call the Front Office at (417) 863-0395 right now.

Click here for more information on SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Escape to Cardinals Baseball!

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ARVEST BALLPARK GOES GREEN FOR VETERANS

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Arvest Ballpark, home of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, will go green on Friday, November 11 in celebration of Veteran’s Day and to support the ‘Greenlight A Vet’ program as a tribute to those that have served our country.

‘Greenlight A Vet’ is a program that is done throughout the country to shine a light on America’s veterans and to thank them for being such valuable members of our community. In honor of this great program, the videoboard at Arvest Ballpark will glow green on Friday from 3pm until approximately 9pm at night to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Naturals’ fans are encouraged to take photos of Arvest Ballpark on Friday night and tag #GreenlightAVet on social media as a thank you to our veterans. For those that want more information on ‘Greenlight A Vet’, visit www.greenlightavet.com.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals also honor members of the military and our veterans during the season at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals are proud to partner with Walmart on a ‘Military Thank You’ program where a member of the military is recognized prior to every Sunday home game. For more information on the program or to nominate a military member in your community for the 2017 season, please email Roxanne Grundmeier of the Naturals at Roxanne@nwanaturals.com.

Follow the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Twitter @NWANaturals all throughout the year by using the hashtag #NaturalPastime and #CrowntoCrown for all of our latest information on Season 10 of Naturals baseball set to begin on Thursday, April 6. 2017.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information, including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.

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

Missing Children Shown on ONEOK Field Sign Found

The Tulsa Drillers are thrilled to announce that three of the missing children seen on signage at ONEOK Field this season have been located and returned home safely.

Fans may recall seeing pictures of Ziare McDonald from Oklahoma City, Michaela Brummett from Eufaula and Jazmin Fonseca from Oologah on BairFind Foundation signage located on the first base concourse between Drill Bits and the main concession stands.

The BairFind Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding missing children, confirmed that Ziare, Michaela and Jazmin had all been found and safely returned home. It was also verified that Michaela was located and rescued in Tulsa, while Jazmin was found in Glenpool after being missing for over a year.

“This year we featured over 500 kids in MiLB ballparks, and so far 169 have been safely located,” said BairFind Foundation Director Dennis Bair.

The search continues for Paige Moore from Broken Arrow, as the 18-year-old is the only remaining missing child seen on the BairFind Foundation’s poster this season. Fans wishing to learn more about the BairFind Foundation can visit their website at www.bairfind.org.

The Foundation would like to highlight the fact that the top proven method to locating missing children is to have as many eyes as possible looking. If you or someone you know has any information on the whereabouts of a missing child, please call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or visit www.missingkids.org to report the information.

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

Blood Donors Score Naturals Tickets: May 1 – May 15

April 27, 2015-Each Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI) donor May 1 through 15, will score two premium tickets to a Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball game. Anyone 16 years and older* is urged to come to the ABI donor center at 5300 S. U St., Fort Smith, or find an area blood drive listed on arkbi.org. Vouchers for Monday through Thursday evening games in May will be awarded to donors. Each can be redeemed at the Arvest Ballpark box office for two seats behind the dugout.

“Being an active community partner is extremely important to our organization, and this furthers that initiative for us,” said Naturals General Manager Justin Cole.

A ‘hero’ T-shirt also awaits each donor. If preferred, a donor can forgo the T-shirt to support Global Blood Fund (GBF). For each donor who chooses this option, a contribution to GBF will be made by Arkansas Blood Institute. GBF is a nonprofit that provides blood center technology and supplies to struggling blood centers around the world, so they can meet local needs through voluntary blood donation.

Donors with Arkansas Blood Institute exclusively provide blood needed by all patients in River Valley hospitals and some 15 other medical facilities in the region.

Appointments to donate are not required but can be made at 877-340-8777 or arkbi.org.

* 16 year olds must weigh at least 125 and provide signed parental permission; 17 year olds must weigh at least 125 pounds; 18+ year olds must weigh at least 110 pounds

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Click here to view the original story.

Cardinals to observe National Law Enforcement Week during May 7 game

Springfield, MO – In honor of National Law Enforcement Week from May 10 – 16, the Springfield Cardinals are honoring law enforcement personnel throughout the Springfield area during the Thursday, May 7 game at Hammons Field.

Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National Law Enforcement Week pays special recognition to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

“The entire Cardinals Organization has the utmost respect for all law enforcement personnel and first responders,” said Springfield Cardinals Vice President / General Manager Matt Gifford. “They are the men and women who put their lives on the line everyday to make our community the great place to live that it is, and we are honored to recognize their service and sacrifices at Hammons Field.”

As part of the evening, Springfield Police Officer Aaron Pearson, who was wounded in the line of duty on January 26, 2015, is scheduled to throw out a Ceremonial First Pitch before the game. Additionally, the Cardinals are donating $5 from every Field Box Ticket to the May 7 game ordered through the link below to Officer Pearson and his family through the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police.

To help raise funds for Officer Pearson, fans must order their tickets for the May 7 game through the dedicated link below or call Community Relations Coordinator Niki Lodholz at (417) 832-3042. First Pitch on Thursday, May 7 is scheduled for 7:10pm, with gates opening at 6:10pm.

Click here to order your tickets right now.

I Heart Cardinals T-Shirts, Friday Night Fireworks, Kolten Wong Coins and more coming up from May 5 – 8

The Cardinals hit the road for an eight-game trip, starting Monday in Northwest Arkansas with a 7:05pm First Pitch. Catch all the action live on Jock 98.7FM and SpringfieldCardinals.com, and tune in 15 minutes early for the Coyote’s Sports Cafe Pregame Show.

The Cardinals come back from the road to host the Naturals at Hammons Field from May 5 – 8. Don’t miss all of the upcoming fun, including:

-Tuesday, May 5 – Give Ozarks I Heart Cardinals T-Shirt Giveaway (2,500), presented by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, and Great Southern Bank $1 Dog Day. First Pitch is 6:30pm, gates open at 5:30pm.

-Wednesday, May 6 – Morning Baseball at Hammons Field with The Hamels Foundation Educational Day Program before the game. First Pitch is 11:10am, gates open at 10:10am.

-Thursday, May 7 – 2015 Commemorative Coin Giveaway 3 of 4 (2,500 Kolten Wong Coins) and Klement’s “Buck a Brat” Night. First Pitch is 7:10pm, gates open at 6:10pm.

-Friday, May 8 – AM Pyrotechnics Friday Night Fireworks featuring Hip Hop and R&B Music. First Pitch is 7:10pm, gates open at 6:10pm.

For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, organizing a Group Outing, booking a The Cup Birthday Party or ordering Individual Game Tickets right now, call the Front Office at (417) 863-2143 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Click here to view the full 2015 Schedule.
This article originally appeared on the official website of the Springfield Cardinals. Click here to view the original story.

Sign up for the 2015 RoughRiders Baseball Academy

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Sign your kids up to learn from the pros!

Frisco-RoughRiders-2015Do your kids need to sharpen their baseball skills and want to learn from Frisco RoughRiders coaches and players? This is their chance!

The 2015 Frisco RoughRiders Baseball Academy will be held June 9-11 for children ages 9-12.

At the RoughRiders Baseball Academy, your child will get a chance to play like a big leaguer with the professionals at Dr Pepper Ballpark.

Click here for more information on the event, and click here to register your child.

For more information or to register your child, contact Kristin Russell at (972) 334-1947 or krussell@ridersbaseball.com. Spots are limited, so sign up today!

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Frisco RoughRiders . Click here to view the original story.

 

Walmart, Naturals Partner on Military Appreciation Program

Nominate a military member or veteran to be honored before a Naturals game in 2015

Northwest-Arkansas-NaturalsWalmart and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals are proud to partner again on our Military Appreciation program, which was created to honor the men and women that have served in the United States Military. The men and women selected will receive public recognition during select Naturals home games in 2015.

The Military Appreciation program will take place at all twelve (12) Sunday home games this year. For those interested in nominating a military member or veteran for a game, you can visit our website www.nwanaturals.com to find more information about the Military Appreciation Program under the Community tab. Fill out the nomination form completely and then either fax it or email it to the Naturals at the contact information listed on the form. You may also drop it off at our Administrative Office located at Arvest Ballpark between 10am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Nominees that are selected will receive on-field or videoboard, recognition during a special pre-game ceremony at a Sunday Naturals game, four (4) complimentary Super Premium tickets, and a special certificate of recognition.

“The Naturals are proud to team up with Walmart for our 2nd season of this program to help honor those that serve to protect the freedoms of our great nation,” said Naturals General Manager Justin Cole. “Through this program, we were able to honor numerous individuals last season, and even were able to reunite a military serviceman with his family at one of our games, creating a moment none of us will ever forget.”

Walmart-Veterans-welcome-homeOn Memorial Day 2013, Walmart demonstrated its continuing support of veterans with the launch of its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment. Walmart promised to offer a job to any honorably discharged U.S. veteran within his or her first 12 months off active duty. Walmart projected it would hire more than 100,000 veterans over five years and it’s well ahead of that, having hired 77,000 veterans within the first 18 months of the commitment. Veterans interested in learning more can visit www.WalmartCareersWithAMission.com.

A military identification card, when shown at the Arvest Ballpark Ticket Office, is also valid for a $1 discount on tickets at all Naturals home games, no matter the day of week.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals . Click here to view the original story.

Northwest Arkansas Naturals Announce 2015 Scout Campout Dates

Scout patch & post-game campout included in events for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, & Cub Scouts

Northwest-Arkansas-NaturalsThe Northwest Arkansas Naturals are excited to announce that we will once again be hosting Scout Campouts by Camping World of Northwest Arkansas at Arvest Ballpark during our upcoming 2015 season. For the first time in franchise history, the Naturals will host three (3) of these Scout Campouts during the year and they will be on Friday, April 17, Saturday, June 27, and Friday, August 28.

Boy-Scouts-logo3The annual fan favorite is open to not only scouts but their friends and family as well. These designated events give scouts the opportunity to attend a Naturals game for a discounted group rate and enjoy an overnight campout in the outfield after the game for no additional cost. In addition, a kid-friendly movie will be shown on the videoboard during the campout after the game and all scouts and leaders in attendance will receive a commemorative 2015 Naturals’ scout patch. The Naturals selected the scout patch this off-season from a collection of designs created by local scouts and this year’s winner was Kendra McMaster, a 9 year old from Bella Vista and a member of Girl Scout Troop 5850. Tickets for Scout Night are only $8 per person if reserved in advance.

Girl_ScoutsFor scout groups wishing to participate in these events, the Naturals encourage one (1) parent or leader in the group to collect RSVP’s and payment from each family that would like to attend. This ensures that all members of the group will be seated together during the night of the event. To reserve your group for one (1) of the Naturals three (3) Scout Campouts in 2015, please visit our website and download the Scout Campout flyer located under our Groups and Events tab or contact Matt Fanning at (479) 927-4053 or matt@nwanaturals.com.

Cub-ScoutsGroup outing and fundraising information for the upcoming 2015 season is also currently available by either calling us at (479) 927-4900, emailing groups@nwanaturals.com, visiting our website at www.nwanaturals.com, or stopping by our Administrative Offices at Arvest Ballpark that is open 10am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Click here to view the original story.

Northwest Arkansas Naturals Announce 2015 Fundraising Information

The easiest, most popular fundraiser in the area – over $450,000 raised since the 2010 season

Northwest-Arkansas-NaturalsThe Northwest Arkansas Naturals have released their fundraising information for Season 8 of Naturals baseball at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals fundraising program has raised over $100,000 each of the past four seasons and is available to non-profits, sports teams, school organizations, civic groups, and churches.

Fundraisers at Arvest Ballpark are offered for a pre-determined Sunday-Thursday home game. Participants will resell Naturals Reserved tickets for their pre-determined game at $8, which is $1 less than the day of game price. No deposit is required after the date is scheduled; however, we ask that a member of the fundraising group informs their Naturals rep 10-14 days before the game with the exact amount of tickets that will be needed for their game. The percentage back that is received is based upon the size of the group but can be up to 50% of the ticket total.

There is no maximum to the amount of tickets sold and the Naturals will offer prizes to all groups and their top sellers. There are different tiers based on the size of the group but prizes can include a Pre-Game or Post-Game photo on the field with your group, ten (10) person VIP Tour of Arvest Ballpark before or during the game, tickets to a future Naturals game, autograph baseball, and one (1) ceremonial first pitch at your designated fundraising date.

The Naturals will also provide ticket forms and promotional materials to assist with the group’s effort. In addition, a free Strike the Sasquatch mascot appearance is offered to groups to help promote their fundraiser at the ballpark.

The 2015 fundraising flyer is now available and can be found on our website at www.nwanaturals.com under the Groups & Events tab or by emailing us at groups@nwanaturals.com. To check date availability or if you have any questions, you can give us a call at (479) 927-4900 or visit our Administrative Offices located at Arvest Ballpark.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Click here to view the original story.

Help Us Honor Fallen Heroes

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Midland-RockHoundsThe 2015 season is almost upon us and we are excited for what it will hold. The Midland RockHounds will host Military Appreciation Weekend sponsored by ProPetro Services on May 14th-18th. Throughout that weekend, the RockHounds players will be wearing specialty jerseys that will show the names of fallen heroes from around our community. These jerseys will be auctioned off with the proceeds going to a local charity, which will be determined at a later date.

We would like for our fans to submit names of family members or friends that have died honorably protecting our country, so that we can honor them by placing their names on the jerseys. Names will appear on the jerseys in the locations where “SOLDIER” is located on the above jersey artwork.

Please send all names and information to Courtnie Golden at cgolden@midlandrockhounds.org, no later than February 28, 2015 (limited to the first 50 names submitted). If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 432-520-2255.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Midland RockHounds. Click here to view the original story.