April 22, 2010

(Willmar, MN)- The Willmar Stingers of the Northwood League announced its complete 2010 promotional schedule today.  The Stingers promotional schedule including the Home Opener featuring Hall of Famer Paul Molitor, is loaded with special guests, giveaways and theme nights.

The Stingers promotional schedule is highlighted with three post game fireworks shows and special guests Dora the Explorer, former AWA and G.I. Joe Action Hero Sgt. Slaughter and the Minnesota Twins Mascot T.C. all making appearances in Willmar. The promotional schedule also includes giveaways for the first 250 fans through the gates that will take place before over half of the Stingers home games this season.  These items include full-sized wood baseball bats, baseball bat bags, souvenir batting helmets, replica jerseys, and even kazoos the will make the ballpark sound like a beehive.  The Stingers will also have several theme nights including a Summertime St. Patty’s Night where the players will wear green jerseys and green hats and 70’s Night where fans are encouraged to dress in 70’ style and the Stingers will be wearing retro uniforms.

“Promotions are what make Northwoods League baseball great,” Stingers co-owner Ryan Voz stated.  “We have 35 home games and each game has something unique and fun for the entire family,” Voz added.
 
The entire 2010 Stingers promotional schedule can be seen by clicking on the schedule and the promotional schedule tab above.  The Stingers Home Opener presented by Christianson & Associates is Thursday, June 3 at Bill Taunton Stadium.  Game time is at 7:05pm.  Single Game Tickets for the Home Opener and all Stingers home games will go on sale starting on Saturday.  Season tickets for the 2010 season presented by Charter Communications are $149 for reserved seat tickets and $169 for box seat tickets. For more information regarding this story or upcoming season, please call 320-222-2010.