From the Desk of the GM - Apr. 29, 2009

“Open House”

It’s that time of year again. Rick arrived Sunday night, the players will all be here (except for pitcher Ace Walker, who is still in school) by Thursday, training camp begins Friday and Saturday is our annual Open House. The open house is always a great event with free hot dogs and Pepsi for the first 1,500 fans, the Goldeyes working out on the field and a chance for new or potential ticket holders to try out their seats. Gates open for the open house at 11 a.m. and the fun will last until 2 p.m. As always, the Northern League’s best mascot Goldie will be there trying out some new moves he’s been working on during the off-season.

Individual tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster locations, through Ticketmaster.ca, in person at the Canwest Park box office or by calling 780-3333. Goldeyes players will be on the promenade serving Robin’s coffee and doughnuts from 9:30 to 10:30. Don’t forget to say hi to Dennis, Blake, Brittney and Kevin in the box office. They’ve been working hard all week getting season ticket packages ready to go and Judy will be there looking forward to distributing the packages. There are also lots of great individual tickets left for all regular season and exhibition games.

In addition to the great action taking place on the field, fans attending the open house will have the opportunity to get a “behind the scenes” look at Canwest Park with experienced tour guides such as Scott T. or Dan. Up in the press box, have a chat with the guys who provide you with all the sights of the game on the videoboard and the sounds you hear over the PA system, namely Regan, Paul, Jason and Ron.

Jonathan and Paul (Radio Guy) will be on-field interviewing the players and coaching staff via wireless mic throughout the afternoon. They may even ask Rick what “PFP” stands for. If you know that term, be the first to send me an email and I’ll give you my two tickets to the exhibition game against our old friend George Tsamis, former Goldeyes Brandon Kintzler and Jeff DeSmidt and the rest of the St. Paul Saints on May 11.

Angie, Sarah, Carly and Bonnie will be at the Subway Fan Services Booth ready and willing to provide all the information you are looking for about the Goldeyes. And if you haven’t filled out a K’s for Kids form or signed up your child for Goldie’s Home Run Gang, this is the place to do it.

Stef, Paul and Claude and their staffs will have the medical, security and cleaning situations, respectively, all well in hand.

Tyler and Jill will make sure each and every person (providing they are one of the first 1,500) receive a hot dog and a cold Pepsi product. Jill is new this year, so please be gentle with her.

Scott H. and Wayne have been working hard at getting the facility in game shape and Fergie has been working feverishly to get the field ready to go.

Shane and Jade will have some fantastic new Goldeyes merchandise on display and, as always, have some great deals for those attending the open house.

Anytime an attempt is made to mention staff member names, one runs the risk of forgetting someone, which I may have done this time as well.

Until next time…
-- Andrew