{"id":491,"date":"2016-07-11T17:25:17","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T17:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarckbaseballisback\/?p=491"},"modified":"2016-08-23T18:59:46","modified_gmt":"2016-08-23T18:59:46","slug":"three-names-one-winner-vote-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northwoodsleague.com\/bismarck-larks\/three-names-one-winner-vote-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Candidates. One Winner. Vote TODAY!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tIn an election year, what better way is there to pick our team name than a good old fashioned VOTE!<\/em><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

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\n\tNOW THIS IS NO ORDINARY VOTE.<\/strong> Think about it Bismarck. This will be the logo on your hat. The name you're chanting in the bottom of the 9th. And unlike our Presidential votes, this can't be undone in 4 years. This is permanent! It's your duty; rather, it's your obligation to give your two cents and let us know what you think! Your future (or maybe just your summers) depend on it.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tFrom July 11-August 14, the Bismarck, Mandan, and surrounding communities will be able to cast their vote for the name they'd like to be rooting for next summer. After over 500 votes, the following names were chosen as the three leading candidates to be the next Bismarck Baseball team name!<\/strong><\/em>\n<\/p>\n

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  1. \n\t\t\tBismarck Bullies <\/strong><\/u>– A tribute to North Dakota’s favorite US President, Teddy Roosevelt, this name would focus it’s branding around a Teddy themed “Bull” Moose, referencing the Bull Moose Party he started in 1912. Think of a moose with monocles and a mustache! Themed red, white, and blue, the Bullies branding would feature a popular North Dakota animal and give off a patriotic feel that fits well for a team located in the capital of the state. Adding seating sections like The President’s Club<\/em> and The Pulpit<\/em> at the ballpark would tie this presidential theme all together.\n\t\t<\/li>\n
  2. \n\t\t\tBismarck Flickertails<\/strong><\/u> – A nod to North Dakota’s nickname the Flickertail State, this name gives the new team a fun, family-friendly identity with a great minor league feel to it. The logo and mascot, a Flickertail, would give major emphasis on the ground squirrel’s iconic tail and teeth. Seating areas like the The Nut House <\/em>would soon become fan favorites.\n\t\t<\/li>\n
  3. \n\t\t\tBismarck Larks (Meadowlarks)<\/strong><\/u> – Not only does the name have a great ring to it when said with Bismarck, but the state bird of North Dakota also visits our state mostly in the summer (just like our baseball team). The Meadowlarks most distinct attribute is it’s yellow color surrounded by hints of black and grey, which would dominate the team’s branding. \n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    \n\tFor voting, fans will be entered into the drawing to win one of 50 Bismarck baseball caps or one of 25 t-shirts.<\/strong> To add an additional entry for prizes fans can 1) <\/strong>Reserve their 7-Game Ticket Package on our website (see below for details)  2) <\/strong>LIKE Bismarck Baseball on Facebook and post your favorite team name on our wall 3) <\/strong>Follow Bismarck Baseball on Twitter @bismarckbasebal and tweet your favorite name at the team using #FinalVote. Winners of the contest will be announced in August AFTER the Final Five name vote.\n<\/p>\n

    \n\tThe team name, logo, and a few other exciting announcements will be released at a Team Kickoff Event at Bismarck Municipal Ballpark later this fall. Date and time of this event to be announced.\n<\/p>\n

    \n\tFans can also reserve their 7-Game Packs for the 2017 inaugural season online now. 7-Game Packs and Season Tickets are the only way to guarantee tickets to Opening Weekend<\/u>, the other best games of the season, Bismarck Baseball bobbleheads, and much more. <\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>\n<\/p>\n

    \n\tA small list of additional rules are listed below:<\/u>\n<\/p>\n