Rattlers Part of "Most Family-Friendly Game/Event Experience"

GRAND CHUTE, WI - The readers of Sports Business Journal and SportsBusiness Daily have confirmed what Wisconsin Timber Rattlers fans already knew. In the publication's annual reader survey, Minor League Baseball was named "league with the most family-friendly game/event experience".

The survey consisted of four main sections: State of the Industry, Teams and Leagues, Media, Marketing and Sponsorship and the Best of the Rest, with each section containing questions pertaining to the topic with varying levels of participation.

"The Timber Rattlers are proud to be a part of the Minor League Baseball family and we couldn't agree more with Minor League Baseball being named the most family-friendly experience in all of professional sports," said team president Rob Zerjav. "Our mission with the Timber Rattlers is to create the best entertainment experience in the area for fans of all ages and of all interests. This past season we were recognized by our league as having the best promotional efforts at the ballpark and we take an immense level of pride in that honor." 

Wisconsin was the Midwest League's nominee for the national Larry MacPhail Award in 2016. The award recognizes the team that demonstrated outstanding and creative marketing and promotional efforts within its community, its ballpark (including non-game day events), and in media and promotional materials.  The Rattlers were also nominated by the Midwest League in 2012 and 2015. The Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers won the national award in 2012.

 "We recognize that families have many entertainment options from which to choose, and they continue to come to Minor League Baseball ballparks to make memories," said Minor League Baseball's Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer David Wright. "Their tremendous support has helped us remain a leader in sport and entertainment."

The schedule for the 2017 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers season is available here. Fans may purchase full season, half season, seven-game, and ten-game packages for next season through the Timber Rattlers Ticket Office at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium by calling (800) WI-TIMBER or (920) 733-4152; stopping at the Ticket Office; or online through timberrattlers.com.