Legends Fan Guide
Affiliation
The Lexington Legends are a Class "A" affiliate of the National League
Houston Astros. The Astros will provide the club with 25 players, a manager, two
coaches and a trainer. Lexington signed a new four-year player-development
contract with the Astros in 2008.
Alcoholic Beverages
Draft beer and liquor are available for purchase by adults 21 and over. All
patrons ordering alcohol are required to provide proper identification. Alcohol
will not be sold after the middle of the 7th inning. Additionally, many servers,
wait personnel, ushers and security officers are trained in alcohol awareness
techniques. Individuals who appear to be intoxicated will be refused service at
the discretion of the ballclub. The Legends reserve the right to refuse service
to anyone.
Animals
Animals are prohibited within Whitaker Bank Ballpark with the exception of certified guide
dogs for disabled individuals or any guide dog, signal dog, or other
animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of
an individual with a disability, including, but not limited to, guiding
individuals with impaired vision, alerting individuals with impaired hearing
to intruders or sounds, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling
a wheelchair, or fetching dropped items. Dogs are allowed in the annual "Bark In
The Park" game dates. Call the Legends Box Office at 859-422-7867
for more information on details about "Bark In The Park" nights.
Autographs
Fans are not allowed into the box seat area until 30 minutes prior to the
ballgame in order to seek autographs from players in the dugout area. After this
time, players are not allowed to sign autographs. Following the ballgame, fans
may seek autographs along the infield wall.
Automated Teller Machine
There is one ATM located in the Legends Clubhouse Gift Shop located next to the main
entrance.
Banners & Signs
Banners and signs are permitted providing they are baseball related and in good
taste, as determined by the Legends. They may not obstruct play, advertising
signage or another guest's view of the game. Signs must not be commercial in
nature, may not utilize wood or metal material, and may not be affixed to any
part of Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The Legends reserve the right to confiscate any sign or
banner.
Batting Practice
The Legends begin batting practice approximately two and a half hours before
game time, generally at 4:30 for a 7:05 PM game. Visiting team begins batting
practice at 5:15 and concluded at 6:00 PM.
Birthday Parties
Children are invited to have their birthday party at a Legends home game. The
birthday child receives an autographed ball, a Legends visor and will be taken
on the field for the crowd to sing "Happy Birthday". Each child in the
birthday party receives a team pennant. Reservations must
be made in advance by calling the Group Sales Department at 859-422-7853.
Bottles, Cans & Coolers
No one shall be permitted to bring any outside bottles, cans, or coolers into
the ballpark. Medical exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis with a
written note from a licensed medical professional.
Broadcasts
All Legends games are broadcast on flagship station ESPN Radio WLXG 1300 AM. By
acquiring numerous affiliates across the state, the Legends have built one of the
largest radio networks in all of Minor League Baseball. Keith Elkins will be
calling the play-by-play action. Every Legends broadcast will begin 15 minutes
prior to game time.
Budweiser Stables
Located along the first base line, the Budweiser Stables offer a VIP picnic area with
seating for 300 people. Offering food not on the standard concession menu, the
Stables present the best in large corporate gatherings for the Lexington
baseball experience.
Cameras
Photographic or hand-held video cameras for personal use may be brought into Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Camera pods or other supports, however, are not permitted. Please be
courteous of those around you when taking pictures.
Cellular Phones
Use of cellular phones is permitted providing their use does not interfere with
another guest's ability to enjoy the game.
Characters & Appearances
The Legends characters are Big L, his wife Elle, their son Little
L, and crowd favorite PeeWee. They are all available for character appearances.
Please refer to our Character Appearance Application or call (859) 252-HITS to reserve these fun members of our family for your next
event!
Children's Play Area
Located just beyond the Family Section is the Children's Play Area. The Children's Play Area is complete with a carousel,
games, rides, inflatables, slides and more.
Code of Conduct
Guests using foul of abusive language or appearing in an intoxicated state will
be ejected from Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Fans who enter the playing field or interfere with
the play of a game will be ejected from Whitaker Bank Ballpark and will be subject to
arrest.
Credit Cards
MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express are accepted for all ticket, merchandise,
and concession purchases.
Elevator
The press box, luxury suites and main offices are accessible by elevator. The
elevator is located on the first base side of the concourse near Gate 3.
Family Section
Whitaker Bank Ballpark also features a special Family Section along the third base line,
Section 214, near the Children's Play Area. This special section is smoke- and
alcohol-free during all home games. The last four (4) rows of Section 214 are
designated the Family Section.
Fan Mail
The Legends will make every effort to reply to all fan mail. Please address all
letters to:
Legends Fan Mail
207 Legends Lane
Lexington, KY 40505
First Aid
Located at the end of the third base side concourse under section 214. All
Whitaker Bank Ballpark personnel are trained to take care of emergencies in a prompt and
efficient manner. Medical emergencies should be directed to the EMS personnel in
the first aid station. Other matters should be directed to security personnel,
front office staff, or ballpark ushers.
Food & Drink
Absolutely no food, beverages or alcohol of any kind may be brought into Whitaker Bank Ballpark.
Gates Open
Gates open 60 minutes prior to game time. Guests are encouraged to come early
and watch the pre-game ceremonies and seek out autographs from players.
Group Information
Groups of 20 or more may receive discounted ticket prices. Options for
all-you-can-eat picnics are also available. You may choose from several
different seating options. A variety of buffet options are available. Other
group opportunities include Birthday Parties for kids and nightly luxury suite
rental, based on availability. Your groups may also purchase custom-made Legends
t-shirts with your company name across the front at a discount price or other available group merchandise. For more
information, please contact the Group Sales Department at 859-252-4487.
Handicap Access
All Whitaker Bank Ballpark facilities comply with the American Disabilities Act. The elevator
located at the Whitaker Bank Ballpark entrance is available to provide access to the Luxury
Suite Level. Ramps located at the ends of the concourse lead to Section 212-213
and 204-205 reserved, box and club seating.
JIF Kid's Club
Open to Legends fans 12 and under. The cost is only $13 to join. Benefits
include JIF Kids Club t-shirt, a personalized membership card, opportunity to Run the
Bases each Sunday game, merchandise discounts, a special card sent to you wish you a
Happy Birthday, special prize drawings and much, much more. To sign up, please
visit our Registration Table set up inside the front gates or call the Legends
main office at 859-422-7854.
Lawn Seating
The use of folding chairs is permitted in the 1st Base lawn only of Whitaker Bank Ballpark.
Lexington Professional Baseball Company, LLC
The Lexington Legends are owned and operated by the
Lexington Professional Baseball Company, LLC. Bill Shea is the owner of the Legends, Alan Stein serves as the President
& CEO, while Andy Shea serves as General Manager.
Lost & Found
Stop by the Guest Services Center if you need assistance with any lost objects
at Whitaker Bank Ballpark.
Lost Children
All Whitaker Bank Ballpark personnel can assist with lost children. Security personnel will be
alerted immediately and an announcement will be made via the public address
system.
Merchandise
Merchandise is available for purchase at the Legends Clubhouse Gift Shop, located on the main
concourse. This shop features official Legends gear as well as other products
popular throughout professional baseball.
Offices
The Legends administrative offices are located within Whitaker Bank Ballpark on
the mezzanine level. Office hours are Monday through Friday: 8:30 - 5:00. The
administrative office is closed during games. Telephone: 859-252-4487; Fax: 859-252-0747
Parking
Whitaker Bank Ballpark offers more than 1,200 parking spaces with an additional 3,000
spaces within a 10-minute walk. Parking for baseball games is $3.00 & $5.00.
The Legends assume no liability for any vehicle parking in the Whitaker Bank Ballpark parking
lot, including but not limited to damage from thrown or batted balls or objects.
The parking lots are well lit and patrolled regularly during each game.
Pepsi Party Deck
The Pepsi Party Deck is located above and beyond the right field wall and can seat up to 200 people. This area
is for groups only and serves an all you can eat picnic that starts an hour
before the game and lasts for two hours. There will not be traditional ballpark seating in this area, but rather a casual "social gathering"
atmosphere. Please contact the Group Sales Department for more information 859-252-4487.
Rain Out, Postponements and Refunds
In the event that five innings of a game are not played (except when the home
team is winning at the end of 4 full innings) tickets may be exchanged at the
Legends Box Office for a ticket of equal value (subject to availability) to any
regular season game, excluding scheduled special events. The ticket will not be
replaced if lost or stolen. Group outing organizers should contact the Group
Sales Department to handle all necessary arrangements. Games that are rained out
will be rescheduled and played as part of a doubleheader, either in Lexington or
at the site of the visiting team. Both games of a doubleheader will be seven
innings in length.
Re-entry into the Whitaker Bank Ballpark
Re-entry into Whitaker Bank Ballpark will not be allowed once a patron has left the
ballpark. Those wishing to gain re-entry will be required to purchase a new
ticket.
Smoking
Whitaker Bank Ballpark is a smoke-free environment. All seating areas are classified as
non-smoking. There are 3 designated areas for smokers. One is behind the
bleachers, one is behind the Budweiser Stables and one is near the main
entrance.
Speed Pitch
Test your throwing arm at the Legends Speed Pitch located next to the main
entrance. A radar gun will determine your velocity.
Tickets
The Legends Box Office is open at 9 AM until the end of the fifth inning,
including weekends. When the team is out of town, regular box office hours are
8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday - Friday. Tickets may be purchased online at
www.lexingtonlegends.com or by calling the Legends Box Office at 859-422-7867. Cash,
Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express are all accepted at the Legends Box Office.
V.I.P. Club
The V.I.P. Club is an elite restaurant located directly behind home plate.
Indoor and patio seating is available, as well as full-service to your seat.
Club passes are required.

