FLYING SQUIRRELS 2011

2011 FLYING SQUIRRELS’ PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR: GIVEWAY ITEMS

Fans to Take Home 21 Unique Giveaway Items in 2011

2011 Flying Squirrels’ Promotional Calendar Release Schedule:
Monday, February 14th – Fireworks Extravaganzas
Tuesday, February 15th – Giveaway Items
Wednesday, February 16th – National Acts & Celebrity Appearances
Thursday, February 17th – Community & Theme Nights
Friday, February 18th – Special Events & Full Calendar

RICHMOND, VA – The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, continue their week-long unveiling of the team’s 2011 promotional calendar with the announcement of 21 giveaway items for fans during the course of the 2011 season. The first fan giveaway is slated for April 9th, as Budweiser presents the Flying Squirrels’ Fleece Blanket Giveaway to the first 2,500 fans 21 & Older.

The Flying Squirrels’ wildly-popular mascot Nutzy will be featured on a series of giveaways throughout the season; Foam Nutzy Head (June 5th – presented by First Capital Bank – First 2,500 Kids 14 & Under), Nutzy Bank (August 7th – presented by Double Tree Downtown – First 2,500 Kids 14 & Under) and the Nutzy Gnome (August 16th – First 2,500 Fans 15 & Older). In addition, Nutzy’s new Acorn friend will be featured on the Mascot Bobblehead giveaway (August 3rd – presented by HCA Virginia Health System – First 2,000 Kids 14 & Under).

“We always want our giveaways to be unique and enjoyable to our fans,” said Flying Squirrels’ Vice President & COO Todd “Parney” Parnell. “We have combined some traditional favorites with some brand-new items to form a great collection for 2011.”

Coca-Cola and the Flying Squirrels will team up for the three-part Acrylic Mug Series. The series will include giveaway dates of May 13th (Acrylic Mug #1 – presented by Coca-Cola), June 3rd (Acrylic Mug #2 – presented by Coke Zero) and July 23rd (Acrylic Mug #3 – presented by Diet Coke). All three mugs will be given away to the first 2,500 fans 15 & Older through the ballpark gates.

Other highlights among the Flying Squirrels’ 2011 Giveaway Items include: Pink Camo Cap (May 8th – presented by HCA Virginia Health System – First 2,500 Women 15 & older), Military Cap (June 25th – presented by Budweiser – First 2,500 Fans 21 & Older), the Squirrels Soccer Ball (July 10th – presented by HCA Virginia Health System – First 2,500 Kids 14 & Under) and the Die-Cast Car (June 27th – presented by the Richmond Times-Dispatch – First 2,500 Fans 15 & Older).

Full 2011 Flying Squirrels’ Giveaway Calendar:
Saturday, April 9th – 6:35 PM vs. New Britain Rock Cats – Fleece Blanket presented by Budweiser (First 2,500 - 21 & Older)
Sunday, April 10th – 2:05 PM vs. New Britain Rock Cats – Squirrels Cereal Bowl presented by HCA Virginia Health System (First 2,500 - 14 & Under)
Friday, April 22nd – 6:35 PM vs. Altoona Curve – 2011 Flying Squirrels Team Photo presented by Powerade (First 3,000 – All Ages)
Sunday, May 8th – 2:05 PM vs. Altoona Curve – Pink Camo Cap presented by HCA Virginia Health System (First 2,500 – Women 15 & Older)
Friday, May 13th – 7:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators – Acrylic Mug Series #1 presented by Coca-Cola (First 2,500 – 15 & Older)
Sunday, May 15th – 2:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators – Kids Jersey Shirt presented by HCA Virginia Health System (First 2,000 – 14 & Under)
Friday, June 3rd – 7:05 PM vs. Reading Phillies – Acrylic Mug Series #2 presented by Coke Zero (First 2,500 – 15 & Older)
Sunday, June 5th – 2:05 PM vs. Reading Phillies – Foam Nutzy Head presented by First Capital Bank (First 2,500 – 14 & Under)
Sunday, June 19th – 2:05 PM vs. Bowie Baysox – Father’s Day Neck Tie (First 2,500 – Men 15 & Older)
Saturday, June 25th – 6:35 PM vs. Erie SeaWolves – Military Cap presented by Budweiser (First 2,500 – 21 & Older)
Sunday, June 26th – 2:05 PM vs. Erie SeaWolves – Rally Pig Wind-Up Toy (First 2,500 – 14 & Under)
Monday, June 27th – 7:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators – Die-Cast Race Car presented by the Richmond Times-Dispatch (First 2,500 – 15 & Older)
Friday, July 8th – 7:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators – Squirrels Mask presented by Busch Gardens (First 2,500 14 & Under)
Sunday, July 10th – 5:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators – Soccer Ball presented by HCA Virginia Health System (First 2,000 – 14 & Under)
Friday, July 22nd – 7:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators – Richmond Rhinos Hat (First 2,500 – 15 & Older)
Saturday, July 23rd – 6:35 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators – Acrylic Mug Series #3 presented by Diet Coke (First 2,500 – 15 & Older)
Sunday, July 24th – 5:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators – Acornament (First 2,000 – 14 & Under)
Wednesday, August 3rd – 7:05 PM vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats – Mascot Bobblehead presented by HCA Virginia Health System (First 2,000 – 14 & Under)
Sunday, August 7th – 5:05 PM vs. Portland Sea Dogs – Nutzy Bank presented by Double Tree Downtown (First 2,500 – 14 & Under)
Tuesday, August 16th – 7:05 PM vs. Bowie Baysox – Nutzy Gnome (First 2,500 – 15 & Older)
Sunday, August 21st – 5:05 PM vs. Akron Aeros – Metal Lunchbox presented by MARTIN’S (First 2,500 – 14 & Under)

Individual game tickets for the 2011 season of Flying Squirrels baseball will go on sale to the public at 9 AM on Saturday, March 5th. To purchase individual game tickets, fans may attend Flying Squirrels’ Fan Fest at The Diamond, beginning at 9 AM, call (804) 359-FUNN (3866) or log on to SquirrelsBaseball.com. Flying Squirrels’ season ticket and mini-plan holders may purchase individual game tickets beginning on March 1st, either at The Diamond or over the phone.

All Squirrels Tails Kid’s Club members receive free entry to Sunday Flying Squirrels home games, and will receive Sunday giveaway items. For more information on joining the Flying Squirrels’ Squirrels Tails Kid’s Club, please visit SquirrelsBaseball.com.

Season ticket and mini-plan packages for the 2011 season are currently available. For more information, contact the Squirrels at (804) 359-FUNN (3866) or visit SquirrelsBaseball.com.

2011 FLYING SQUIRRELS’ PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR: NATIONAL ACTS & CELEBRITY APPEARANCES

Legends of Wrestling & Retro Celebrities Highlight List of 2011 Guests

2011 Flying Squirrels’ Promotional Calendar Release Schedule:
Monday, February 14th – Fireworks Extravaganzas
Tuesday, February 15th – Giveaway Items
Wednesday, February 16th – National Acts & Celebrity Appearances
Thursday, February 17th – Community & Theme Nights
Friday, February 18th – Special Events & Full Calendar

RICHMOND, VA – The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, continue their week-long unveiling of the team’s 2011 promotional calendar with the announcement of 12 games featuring either a national entertainment act or celebrity guest. Highlighting those nights are the three-part Legends of Wrestling Series and the newly-minted Retro-Celebrity Series.

The Legends of Wrestling Series will include visits to The Diamond by George “The Animal” Steele, Mick Foley and “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase. George “The Animal” Steele will be on hand to kick off the series on Monday, April 11th. The iconic Foley will visit Richmond on Saturday, May 14th, and “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase will join the Flying Squirrels on Friday, August 5th.

New for 2011, the Flying Squirrels will bring fans the Retro-Celebrity Series featuring three pop-culture stars of television past. Anson “Potsie” Williams of Happy Days fame will get the series started on Tuesday, April 26th, while Erik “Ponch” Estrada from the show CHiPS will help the Flying Squirrels celebrate Viente Cinco de Mayo on Wednesday, May 25th. On Wednesday, June 15th, Mr. Belding from the cult-hit Saved by the Bell will close out the series on Teacher Appreciation Night.

In addition to the retro-celebrities, the Flying Squirrels will welcome the stars of the current television hit The Deadliest Catch, Cornelia Marie Crew to The Diamond on Friday, June 24th.

“We received a great reaction to Legends of Wrestling Night last season, and we definitely wanted to build upon that for 2011,” said Flying Squirrels’ Vice President & COO Todd “Parney” Parnell. “We’re also going to have a great time with the Retro-Celebrity Series, and it wouldn’t be the Squirrels without some of the top entertainment acts in the country.”

Those entertainment acts will include Little Elvis, who will entertain fans on Friday, May 6th. The Amazing Christopher will follow right on his heels, bringing his one-of-a-kind act to The Diamond on Saturday, May 7th. For the first time at the ballpark, Cowboy Monkey will ride into Richmond on Saturday, July 9th, and the easily recognizable Phillie Phanatic will return to The Diamond on Tuesday, August 2nd.

Punctuating the Flying Squirrels lineup of celebrities is former Washington Redskins’ great Brian Mitchell, who will get fans ready for football season on Saturday, August 6th.

Full Flying Squirrels’ 2011 Calendar of National Acts & Celebrities:
Monday, April 11th – 6:35 PM vs. Bowie Baysox – George “The Animal” Steele (Legends of Wrestling Series Part 1)
Tuesday, April 26th – 6:35 PM vs. Trenton Thunder – Anson “Potsie” Williams (Retro-Celebrity Series Part 1)
Friday, May 6th – 7:05 PM vs. Altoona Curve – Little Elvis
Saturday, May 7th – 6:35 PM vs. Altoona Curve – The Amazing Christopher
Saturday, May 14th – 6:35 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators – Mick Foley (Legends of Wrestling Series Part 2)
Wednesday, May 25th – 7:05 PM vs. Erie SeaWolves – Erik “Ponch” Estrada (Retro-Celebrity Series Part 2 presented by VA State Police H.E.A.T. Program)
Wednesday, June 15th – 7:05 PM vs. Binghamton Mets – Mr. Belding (Retro-Celebrity Series Part 3 presented by Verizon Wireless)
Friday, June 24th – 7:05 PM vs. Erie SeaWolves – Deadliest Catch Fishermen Appearance presented by The Wildlife Foundation of Virginia
Saturday, July 9th – 6:35 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators – Cowboy Monkey
Tuesday, August 2nd – 7:05 PM vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats – Phillie Phanatic
Friday, August 5th – 7:05 PM vs. Portland Sea Dogs – “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase (Legends of Wrestling Part 3)
Saturday, August 6th – 6:35 PM vs. Portland Sea Dogs – Brian Mitchell Appearance

Individual game tickets for the 2011 season of Flying Squirrels baseball will go on sale to the public at 9 AM on Saturday, March 5th. To purchase individual game tickets, fans may attend Flying Squirrels’ Fan Fest at The Diamond, beginning at 9 AM, call (804) 359-FUNN (3866) or log on to SquirrelsBaseball.com. Flying Squirrels’ season ticket and mini-plan holders may purchase individual game tickets beginning on March 1st, either at The Diamond or over the phone.

Season ticket and mini-plan packages for the 2011 season are currently available. For more information, contact the Squirrels at (804) 359-FUNN (3866) or visit SquirrelsBaseball.com.

2011 FLYING SQUIRRELS’ PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR: FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZAS

21 Fireworks Displays Announced For 2011 Season

2011 Flying Squirrels’ Promotional Calendar Release Schedule:
Monday, February 14th – Fireworks Extravaganzas
Tuesday, February 15th – Giveaway Items
Wednesday, February 16th – National Acts & Celebrity Appearances
Thursday, February 17th – Community & Theme Nights
Friday, February 18th – Special Events & Full Calendar

RICHMOND, VA – The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the 2010 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, have begun their week-long unveiling of the team’s 2011 promotional calendar with the announcement of 21 fireworks extravaganzas during the 2011 season. The lineup of fireworks displays includes 2011 Opening Night on April 7th, four consecutive spectaculars to celebrate Independence Day (July 4th-7th), and the final two regular season games at The Diamond on August 31st and September 1st.

The Flying Squirrels will debut the American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Thursday Night Fireworks Series, featuring 10 home dates throughout the 2011 season. Additionally, Verizon Wireless and the Flying Squirrels will present a four-part Wednesday Night Fireworks Series.

“Although we had tremendous success during our inaugural season in Richmond, we want to make sure that everything we do is bigger, better and louder in 2011,” said Flying Squirrels’ Vice President & COO Todd “Parney” Parnell. “Our fans came out in droves for the 15 fireworks shows we presented in 2010, and we’re thrilled to be able to significantly add to that number this year.”

In addition to the two fireworks series, and shows to commemorate Opening Night 2011 and Independence Day, the Squirrels will also stage another handful of displays during the season. The Richmond Times-Dispatch will present a spectacular on Tuesday, May 24th, and the team will also host a special display for the Silver Squirrels Club on Tuesday, June 14th. On Saturday, August 20th, Fireworks will be presented in honor of the County of Henrico’s 400th Birthday Celebration.

2011 Flying Squirrels Fireworks Schedule:
Thursday, April 7th – 7:05 PM vs. New Britain Rock Cats (Opening Night Celebration)
Friday, April 8th – 6:35 PM vs. New Britain Rock Cats (Opening Night Celebration)
Thursday, April 21st – 6:35 PM vs. Altoona Curve (American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Thursday Night Fireworks Series)
Wednesday, April 27th – 6:35 PM vs. Trenton Thunder (Verizon Wireless Wednesday Night Fireworks Series)
Thursday, May 12th – 7:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators (American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Thursday Night Fireworks Series)
Thursday, May 19th – 7:05 PM vs. Bowie Baysox (American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Thursday Night Fireworks Series)
Tuesday, May 24th – 7:05 PM vs. Erie SeaWolves (Presented by The Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Thursday, May 26th – 7:05 PM vs. Erie SeaWolves (American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Thursday Night Fireworks Series)
Tuesday, June 14th – 7:05 PM vs. Binghamton Mets (Silver Squirrels Spectacular)
Thursday, June 16th – 7:05 PM vs. Binghamton Mets (American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Thursday Night Fireworks Series) Wednesday, June 29th – 7:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators (Verizon Wireless Wednesday Night Fireworks Series)
Monday, July 4th – 6:35 vs. Trenton Thunder (Independence Day Celebration)
Tuesday, July 5th – 7:05 PM vs. Trenton Thunder (Independence Day Celebration)
Wednesday, July 6th – 7:05 PM vs. Trenton Thunder (Verizon Wireless Wednesday Night Fireworks Series) Thursday, July 7th – 7:05 PM vs. Trenton Thunder (American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Thursday Night Fireworks Series)
Thursday, July 21st – 7:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators (American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Thursday Night Fireworks Series)
Thursday, August 4th – 7:05 PM vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats (American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Thursday Night Fireworks Series)
Thursday, August 18th – 7:05 PM vs. Bowie Baysox (American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Thursday Night Fireworks Series)
Saturday, August 20th – 6:35 PM vs. Akron Aeros (Presented by County of Henrico’s 400th Birthday Celebration)
Wednesday, August 31st – 7:05 PM vs. New Britain Rock Cats (Verizon Wireless Wednesday Night Fireworks Series)
Thursday, September 1st – 7:05 PM vs. New Britain Rock Cats (American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Thursday Night Fireworks Series)

Individual game tickets for the 2011 season of Flying Squirrels baseball will go on sale to the public at 9 AM on Saturday, March 5th. To purchase individual game tickets, fans may attend Flying Squirrels’ Fan Fest at The Diamond, beginning at 9 AM, call (804) 359-FUNN (3866) or log on to SquirrelsBaseball.com. Flying Squirrels’ season ticket and mini-plan holders may purchase individual game tickets beginning on March 1st, either at The Diamond or over the phone.

Season ticket and mini-plan packages for the 2011 season are currently available. For more information, contact the Squirrels at (804) 359-FUNN (3866) or visit SquirrelsBaseball.com.

FLYING SQUIRRELS SEEK FAN VOTE TO “NAME THE NUT”

Voting Opens Monday, February 7th to Name New Acorn Mascot

RICHMOND, VA- The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced plans for a new Acorn Mascot and are asking fans to vote on the name. Fans can vote online through the poll question at www.squirrelsbaseball.com or through the Flying Squirrels iPhone application. Voting is open online and through the app from Monday, February 7th to Friday, February 11th.

The Five Finalists (Alphabetical)
Cappy
Chippy
Corny
Oakley
Zinger

Fans who have already downloaded the “Flying Squirrels App” can vote by opening the app, choosing the “Nutzy needs your help in naming a new friend” article link and submitting their vote. The Application is available to download from the app store for free for fans that do not have it yet.

”Although Nutzy has many friends in the community, we thought he could use a buddy at the ballpark every night too.” said Flying Squirrels Director of Community Relations and Promotions Christina Shisler. “We chose a very fun loving acorn as Nutzy’s sidekick, and are looking forward to incorporating his antics into the festivities of each game.”

The Flying Squirrels’ new Acorn Mascot will be unveiled Thursday, February 24th at 2:00 PM at the Empire Theater at Theater IV on Broad Street. The unveiling is free and open to the public.

Mini-Plan and Season Ticket packages for the 2011 season are currently available and can be purchased by calling the Flying Squirrels at (804) 359-FUNN (3866) or by visiting the Flying Squirrels Ticket Office at The Diamond.