CANNON BALLERS & KINETIC LINK UP TO ENHANCE FAN EXPERIENCE

(KANNAPOLIS, NC) - With the opening of the Kannapolis Sports and Entertainment Venue less than 100 days away, the team revealed a Founding Partnership with Kinetic by Windstream that includes wireless internet access for all fans attending games and other events. As part of the alliance, the 6,000-square foot premium hospitality space on the suite level will be known as the Kinetic Club.
 
Fans expect to be constantly connected nowadays, and the Kinetic partnership makes that possible. Kinetic by Windstream has dedicated 10GB of wireless internet service, so even on a sell-out night with 5,000 spectators there won't be any issue checking the White Sox score from a Cannon Ballers game, or posting a photo of yourself and Boomer. The fast and free wireless internet will be available to SEV visitors all year-round, making the facility an even more attractive place to work and play. The park will be open to residents daily during daylight hours for people to use as a City of Kannapolis park.
 
"No matter how much fun our fans are having at Cannon Ballers games, they want to be connected to everything going on in the world. Kinetic by Windstream adds a 21st Century amenity to our fan experience. That connection works both ways, and our wireless access provides a conduit and glimpse into the festive atmosphere that our new ballpark provides for those not present through social media," said team Operating Partner Scotty Brown. "It also helps us ensure top-notch service everywhere from the Kinetic Club to the merchandise store."
 
The Kinetic Club is a climate-controlled centerpiece of the new stadium that overlooks the first base line and features picturesque views of the North Carolina Research Campus. It features seating of more than 200 for meals and a full-service bar. In addition to the 70 scheduled Cannon Ballers home games, this premium space is available to rent for events and celebrations of all types.
 
As the leader in both residential and commercial internet services in the region, Kinetic by Windstream is synonymous with exemplary customer service for all its customers. In that spirit, Kinetic by Windstream will sponsor the Cannon Ballers Customer Service Kiosk, a hub for all fans to ask questions and seek information.
 
"Windstream is excited to be the official Internet provider of the Cannon Ballers with our Kinetic suite of products. In addition to reopening our Kannapolis downtown retail store, we have signed on to be a big sponsor of the Cannon Ballers. It just does not get more local than sponsoring the hometown baseball team," remarked Stacy Hale, president of operations for Windstream in the Carolinas.
"There is such excitement with the construction of the new stadium in conjunction with the reopening of our Kinetic retail store located a block away. We hope fans will stop by before and after a game to check out what Windstream has to offer in the community."
 
As part of the partnership, Kinetic by Windstream will provide a total of 1,000 tickets to area youth for the team's summer camp days. In a unique twist, Kinetic will sponsor Row K of the Cannon Ballers new home, slated to open on Thursday, April 16th. The team's partnership with Kinetic by Windstream extends to all data and phone services at the Cannon Ballers office headquarters and team store at 216 West Avenue.
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