From the Desk of the GM - April 19, 2010

2010 Promotional Schedule

As promised, here is the Goldeyes 2010 Promotional Schedule. It took a little longer to get this done, but I was waiting for confirmation on what I think will be one of our most unique and sought after giveaways yet. On August 15, we will be giving away 1,500 souvenir skateboard decks, compliments of Amp Energy Drink.

The quality of our theme nights and giveaways this year might just be the best yet. In everything we have planned, we have kept our new slogan “Fun for Everyone” in mind. Having said that, I’ll let the paying public be the judges. So here we go...

Thursday, May 20 – Opening Night!
- Free Magnet Schedules to everyone in attendance.
- Fireworks after the game!
- Donnie Smith throwing out the ceremonial opening pitch.

Wednesday, May 26 – Via Rail Train Game
- Be in attendance for a chance to win a train trip for two to Jasper - Sleeper Touring Class (formerly Silver & Blue) including two nights accommodation at the Jasper Inn.

Sunday, June 6 – Inflatamaniacs Entertainment Act



Wednesday, June 9 – Air Canada Vacations Jamaica trip giveaway
- One of my personal favourite theme night and trip giveaways. This will be our eighth year in a row doing the Jamaica trip giveaway. With “Buffalo Soldier” and “One Love” by Bob Marley playing on the speakers, a cold beverage in your hand, and the chance to win a trip to a Sandals Resort courtesy of Air Canada Vacations. What a great night!

Tuesday, June 22 – Hometown Heroes Night
- Sponsored by Manitoba Blue Cross, the Goldeyes will salute the men and women of the Winnipeg Police, Fire and Paramedic Services

Friday, June 25 – Manitoba Lotteries Batting Helmet giveaway
- The first 2,500 fans through the gates on June 25 will receive a navy Goldeyes souvenir batting helmet compliments of Manitoba Lotteries

Saturday, June 26 – Ballgame and a Movie
- Bring your blankets to the park this night, stick around after the game, go on-field and watch the “Alvin and the Chipmunks – The Squeakquel” movie on the video board.

Sunday, June 27 – First Half Team Photo giveaway, On-Field autograph session & Multicultural Day in Canada
- The Goldeyes pay tribute to our ethnic diversity in our province this night.

Thursday, July 8 – Serta Pajama Party
- Put on your PJ’s and come to the park on this early July evening. Everyone in attendance will have a chance to win a Serta Mattress.

Sunday, July 11 – Boston Pizza Jersey giveaway
- The first 1,500 fans at the game on July 11 will receive a red Goldeyes & Boston Pizza red jersey.

Tuesday, July 20 – Cambrian Credit Union Shirt off our Back Night
- Twelve fans will win the chance to go on field and take the jersey right off the back of a Goldeyes player or coach. Will you be one of the lucky dozen?

Thursday, July 22 – Turn Back the Clock Night

Tuesday, August 10 – Library Night
- The first 4,000 fans will receive a Goldeyes bookmark courtesy of Winnipeg Public Libraries.

Saturday, August 14 – Country Night

Sunday, August 15 – Amp Energy Drink Souvenir Skateboard Deck giveaway
- The first 1,500 fans will receive a very cool souvenir Goldeyes skateboard deck.

Sunday, August 29 – Fan Appreciation Day
- Free set of Goldeyes player cards to the first 5,000 compliments of Rogers
- Great giveaways throughout the game

Sunday, August 29 – Second Annual Goldeyes Fun Run
- What better way to start off the last day of the regular season than taking a walk, or run around the Forks area, starting and finishing at home plate at Canwest Park. Click here to register for this fun event!

Promotions that run throughout the Summer

Sunday afternoons – Dynasty Bathrooms & Caroma Toilet Plunger Pool
- At every Sunday afternoon home game, kiddie pool will be set up on the promenade with 100 numbered plungers. Fans may purchase the plungers for $2 with proceeds to the Goldeyes Field of Dreams Foundation. During the game a PA announcement will inform the fans of the lucky "plunger number" and that fan will win a Caroma Toilet courtesy of Caroma Toilets and Dynasty Bathrooms.

Friday nights – Allegiant Air Flyaway Fridays
- Where else can you go in Winnipeg on a Friday night in the summer and pay $5 to win airfare to Las Vegas or Mesa? Well, on eight occasions this summer at the ballpark, all you have to do is be in attendance and you could win airfare for two compliments of Allegiant Air. One lucky fan each at each Goldeyes Friday home game will win airfare for two from Grand Forks to their choice of Las Vegas or Mesa.

Friday nights – The Original Pancake House Pancake Batter
- This one’s a classic at Canwest Park. Hearing the entire ballpark chanting “Pan-cake, pan-cake” along with PA guy Ron Arnst when the pancake batter has two strikes, is a sound to behold. Each Friday home game one “lucky” opposing player is selected as The Original Pancake House Pancake Batter. If he strikes out during the game, everyone in the ballpark receives a coupon for three free pancakes at the end of the game.

Fireworks x 8!!
- When faced with the unenviable position of opening at home on May long weekend AND on a Thursday night, what does a team do? Shoot more fireworks!! We have always had a fireworks show on opening night, so this year we decided the best thing to do was to add another fireworks show on the second night of the weekend series. It should be a great start to the 2010 season and our opening eight-game stretch against the Lake County Fielders and Joliet JackHammers. Here is the complete list of fireworks nights:

- Thursday, May 20
- Friday, May 21
- Tuesday, June 8
- Friday, June 25
- Wednesday, July 21
- Wednesday, August 11
- Tuesday, August 24
- Saturday, August 28

Monday Nights – University of Winnipeg Student Night
- A new promotion this year, check out the details here

MARRC Play Station Portable giveaway
- On 12 occasions throughout the summer, MARRC, or as most people know them as, the Oil Recycling people, will be drawing for a Play Station Portable. All you have to do is grab a lucky lotto ticket as you come in the park and you will have a chance to win this great prize.

Sundays in July & August – Salisbury House promotion
- At the conclusion of every Sunday home game in July and August, fans will receive a voucher courtesy of Salisbury House to receive a free Mr. Big Nip – the official Nip of Manitoba Homecoming 2010.

Until next time...

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