From the Desk of the GM - Mar. 2, 2009

“Best Value for your Money”

You can’t turn on the radio or TV or open a newspaper these days without being bombarded with bad news about the economy. Doom and gloom surrounds us on a daily basis. Times are tough out there and the phrase “disposable income” seems like an oxymoron. You may be wondering where I’m going with all this, so here it is. At the Goldeyes, we realize that families’ budgets are being squeezed tighter and tighter every day. However, we also know that even during these difficult times, people still need to get out once in a while and have some fun.

“$20 gets a family of four through the door” – Sam said those words before we opened the doors to Canwest Park back in 1999 and we’re still saying them now. When we opened the ballpark in June of ’99, there were 800 seats available each game for $5 each. 10 years later we continue to make it even more affordable to come to the park and for 2009, there will be 1,200 seats at each game available for only $5 each.

We believe there is absolutely no better value for your entertainment dollar than going to a Goldeyes game. Not only is there great baseball to watch on the field, but most games have a giveaway item, fireworks show or an entertainment act, and at all games there is free stuff thrown into the crowd throughout the game. If you catch a free ice cream or a bag of potato chips or a bag of sunflower seeds – Boom! – you’ve almost made your $5 back! Even at the $10, $12 or $16 ticket levels, we still believe there isn’t a better way to be entertained for three hours for the money.

If you buy a group package and bring out your staff, clients, friends or family, everyone gets a free souvenir. You basically get your money back with each group ticket purchased by getting a great Goldeyes souvenir to take home!

We are celebrating playing at Canwest Park for 10 years and have introduced some additional benefits for being a season ticket or mini pack holder. Here they are:

BENEFITS OF SEASON TICKET PACKAGE:
- Same seats for all 48 regular season, two exhibition and six potential playoff games.
- 15% discount at The Dugout Goldeyes Souvenir Store
- Invitations to the annual pre-season “Meet The Goldeyes”, Fan Appreciation Barbecue and “World Series Party” events (exclusive to season ticket holders)
- Benefits of our “Catch & Release” program
- Preferred parking opportunities
- Special discounts and offers from a variety of Goldeyes partners and vendors
- First right of refusal for a variety of events, concerts and shows at Canwest Park and other venues

In addition to these benefits that season ticket holders receive every year, as a 10th year celebration bonus, for every season ticket held, holders will receive:
- Two Goldeyes 2009 home games at no charge
- One $10 Goldie’s Grill Gift Certificate
- One $10 Hu’s on First Gift Certificate

If a full season ticket is too much, our five different nine-game mini packs might be perfect for you. The five different packages are: first half, second half, mid week, Saturdays and Sundays. Many different options for many different types of Goldeyes fan.

BENEFITS OF 9-GAME MINI PACKS:
- Same seats for each game in the 9-game package
- 10% discount at The Dugout Goldeyes Souvenir Store

The special BONUS you’ll receive for each mini pack purchased:
- $10 Ticket Gift Certificate for any 2009 Goldeyes Home Game
- $10 Goldie’s Grill Gift Certificate

To get your ticket packages, click here or call the Goldeyes box office and speak with Dennis, Blake or Brandon at 982-2273.

One parting note…Kudos to the Winnipeg Goldeyes fans for helping raise significant funds for the Field of Dreams Foundation again in 2008. The Foundation raised and distributed more than $150,000 to 40 children’s charities in Manitoba bringing the year-to-date total to more than $1.1 million. In my next blog, I will talk about an easy way to get involved with the Field of Dreams fundraising efforts through the K’s for Kids promotion.

Until next time…

-- Andrew