LAKEWOOD, NJ - BlueClaws ticket packages for the 2012 season are now on sale and the team has launched a new online ticket store where fans can book their ticket plans right from the comfort of their own computer.

Fans can now lock in the best seats for the best games with the 2012 home opener (click here to see the 2012 schedule) on Thursday, April 12th against Hagerstown.

Ticket packages range from Season Tickets (all 70 home games) to the seven-game Bushel of BlueClaws ticket package.

"Ever since the 2011 season ended, we've been getting ready for 2012, and this is the next step," said BlueClaws General Manager Geoff Brown. "This year is going to be very special for us, welcoming in our 5-millionth fan, and we have a wide variety of package options and great gifts to fit every fan."

The new BlueClaws Online Ticket Store (click here) enables fans to order their ticket packages from home, including entering their own dates for custom packages. The site was made in conjunction with Baseball Advanced Media.

The BlueClaws will enter 2012 just 161,397 fans shy of becoming the fastest team in New Jersey and South Atlantic League history to reach the 5-million fan mark.

BlueClaws Ticket Packages
Season Tickets: Includes 30% off the same great seats at all 70 home games, a season ticket holder picnic, player meet and greet, early entrance, and all the benefits of smaller plans
Half-Season Tickets: 20% savings on tickets plus early entrance, on-field batting practice, and the benefits of smaller plans
Partial Plan: These 15-game plans include 15% savings on tickets plus early entrance, on-field batting practice, day trips to Monmouth Park and a Phillies game, and the benefits of the smaller plans
Bushel Plan: These 7-game plans include 10% savings on tickets, A two-hour skating pass to Howell Ice World, plus a choice of AMC Movie Passes, Sesame Place tickets and a gift card to Monmouth Mall (other options could be added later).
All-You-Can-Eat: This 9-game plan (pre-selected dates include three fireworks nights and two Saturdays among the games) comes with unlimited hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and soda.

Fans can choose their own dates or pick from pre-selected plans.

For those that have trouble picking their own dates in advance, the BlueClaws offer three Flexible Plans.

BlueClaws Flexible Plans
FlexiBushel: Receive seven undated vouchers good for seven different games. These can be redeemed over the phone as soon as fans decide what games they can come to
Grass Pass: Receive 10 undated vouchers good for general admission seating on the Surf Taco Sod Squad. Also comes with a 10% off coupon in the ClawsCove and a blanket.
Thirsty Thursday Club: For fans that enjoy Thirsty Thursdays at FirstEnergy Park, receive seven undated tickets good on Thursdays. Also comes with a special Thirsty Thursday mug and access to a VIP line in the Coors Light WRAT Trap.

All of these ticket packages can be ordered over the phone at 732-901-7000 option 3 or online at the new BlueClaws Official Ticket Store (click here).

The BlueClaws, South Atlantic League affiliate of the Phillies, have led the league and New Jersey in attendance in all 11 seasons.

The BlueClaws offseason is presented by Central Jersey Blood Center. The BlueClaws are proud to bring awareness to the needs of blood donation in the area and support the community efforts of Central Jersey Blood Center. Visit CJBCBlood.org for more information.

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