Sod Poodles Announce Promotional and Special Theme Schedule for Inaugural 2019 Season
The Amarillo Sod Poodles, Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, released their inaugural 2019 season promotional and special theme night schedule today with a wide variety of exciting events for Amarillo and the entire Texas Panhandle. Eighteen fireworks shows, seventeen fan giveaway nights and numerous promotional nights are featured
The Amarillo Sod Poodles, Double-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, released their inaugural 2019 season promotional and special theme night schedule today with a wide variety of exciting events for Amarillo and the entire Texas Panhandle. Eighteen fireworks shows, seventeen fan giveaway nights and numerous promotional nights are featured throughout the Sod Poodles 70-game home schedule.
"We are excited to share with our fans our inaugural 2019 promotions and events, including a variety of fireworks shows and theme nights, exciting giveaways, daily promotions, and much more!" said Tony Ensor, Sod Poodles President and General Manager. "This community deserves the best and biggest promotions professional baseball has to offer and that is exactly what we are going to deliver year after year. There is no doubt that HODGETOWN is going to be the place to be this summer!"
The inaugural season of the Sod Poodles will kick off with a memorable Opening Night on April 8 which will include a Commemorative Ticket giveaway to the first 1,000 fans in attendance and the first-ever post-game fireworks show. The initial homestand will also introduce team daily promotions including $2 Tuesday (April 9), Wiener Wednesday (April 10), Thirsty Thursday (April 11), Friday Night Fireworks (April 12), Spectacular Saturday (April 13), and Sunday Funday (April 14). Hometown Hero Mondays will debut on May 3.
The team's first theme night comes around the corner in the Sod Poodles third homestand on May 4 when the Sod Poodles host STAR WARS Night at HODGETOWN while also featuring a post-game fireworks show. Two additional theme nights will be featured during the 2019 season - Super Hero Night on August 3 following the contest, and World of Wizard Sky Fest, which features the LARGEST post-game fireworks show to end the regular season, on August 31.
To begin the month of July, the Sod Poodles will be hosting their first Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4, featuring America's Pastime and patriotic themed post-game fireworks.
Seventeen fan giveaway nights will take place at HODGETOWN beginning in the first homestand. Featured giveaway nights include Team Poster on April 14, Sod Poodles "Friends" shirt on May 5, Cooler Drawstring Bag on May 26, Replica Jersey on June 16, Stadium Replica on August 4, and Sod Poodles Hoodie on September 1. All giveaway nights will be limited to the first 1,000 fans in attendance.
Additional highlights include Bark in the Park on May 15 and August 14, which allows fans to come to the park with their dog, entertainer nights featuring PBS character Daniel Tiger on May 24, and two educational STEM day games for school group field trips days on May 22 and August 28.
Group hospitality options including left and right field group picnic patios throughout the home season are now available! For more information on booking your group outing, contact [email protected] or by phone at 806-803-7762. Single game tickets for all 70 home games will be on sale in the coming weeks.
The Sod Poodles will host their inaugural home opener at HODGETOWN on Monday, April 8 against the Midland RockHounds (Oakland Athletics). First pitch for the home opener is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
For the most up-to-date information, fans can visit www.SodPoodles.com or follow the team on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at @SodPoodles.
A highlight summary of 2019 Amarillo Sod Poodles promotions and events are listed below.
18 FIREWORKS SHOWS featuring:
Opening Night Celebration - April 8, 2019
Independence Day Celebration - July 4, 2019
11 Friday Night Music-Themed Fireworks Shows featuring "School's Out For Summer" (May 24), "Songs about Amarillo" (June 28), and "Christmas in July" (July 19)
3 Special Theme Shows - May 4 (Star Wars Night), August 3 (Super Hero Night), August 31 (World of Wizard Sky Fest)
17 FAN GIVEAWAY NIGHTS to first 1,000 fans featuring:
Commemorative Ticket: April 8
Magnet Calendar: April 11-13
Team Poster: April 14
Sod Poodles Friends T-Shirt: May 5
Grill Apron: May 25
Cooler Drawstring Bag: May 26
Replica Jersey: June 16
Garden Gnome: June 30
Astronaut Mascot Bobblehead: July 6
Mascot Bobblehead: July 21
Stadium Replica: August 4
Trucker Hat: August 18
Sod Poodles Hoodie: September 1
ENTERTAINER AND COMMUNITY NIGHTS featuring:
Bark in the Park: May 15
STEM Day Game: May 22
Daniel Tiger Appearance: May 24
Bark in the Park: August 14
STEM Day Game: August 28
WEEKLY DAILY PROMOTIONS:
Hometown Hero Monday: Seven Total Dates
$2 Tuesday: Nine Total Dates
Wiener Wednesday: Eight Total Dates
Thirsty Thursday: 10 Total Dates
Friday Night Fireworks: 11 Total Dates
Spectacular Saturdays: 11 Total Dates
Sunday Funday: 10 Total Dates
About HODGETOWN:
HODGETOWN, opening in April and located in the heart of downtown Amarillo, is the newest sports and entertainment destination in Amarillo with state-of-the-art facilities and an unprecedented commitment to quality and service. The ballpark will feature a full range of programming that includes professional and affiliated baseball as well as events like high school and college games, concerts, themed events, and much more. The venue will play host and bring guests from all around the nation to downtown Amarillo annually.