Woodchucks Launch Jiffy Lube Hometown Hero Program for 2026
Wausau, WI- The Wausau Woodchucks and Jiffy Lube are teaming up for the 2026 season to present the Jiffy Lube Hometown Hero Program! This is a season long promotion that will recognize those making a difference in our community at each Woodchucks game this season.
The Woodchucks are looking for nominations for the Hometown Hero Program. These individuals can be anyone in the community deemed a hometown hero including frontline workers, police officers, firefighters, military personnel, teachers, and more.
This year, the Woodchucks organization wants to recognize those who may not be in these career fields as well but also make a difference through volunteering or helping the community around them thrive in one way or another. Small acts of kindness are impactful and can be a reason to nominate someone for this honor.
Jiffy Lube Hometown Heroes will be recognized at each Woodchucks game this summer. They will receive four tickets to enjoy the game with their family, as well as four food and beverage vouchers to be used at the game.
Do you know someone making a difference in their community? Nominations are open now at https://northwoodsleague.com/wausau-woodchucks/community/community-initiatives/hometown-heroes/.
The Wausau Woodchucks are gearing up for an exciting 2026 season! Opening Day at Athletic Park for the Woodchucks is Thursday, May 28th against the Green Bay Rockers at 6:35 PM, featuring a Wisconsin Lottery Hat Giveaway for the first 500 fans 18 and older. Tickets for Opening Day can be purchased here. Season tickets, group outings, and select ticket packages are available now by calling 715-845-5055 or by visiting woodchucks.com.
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The Wausau Woodchucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its’ 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 24 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 400 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove, two-time Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com) and ESPN+. For more information, visit www.woodchucks.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Woodchucks as your favorite team.