Free Stuff! Squirrels Announce 2016 Giveaways
Richmond, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, conclude a week-long unveiling of their 2016 Promotional Calendar with the announcement of over 30 giveaway dates over the course of the season. Almost all of the 11 Kids Club Sunday giveaways will focus on the theme "Building a Ballplayer" with items that include batting gloves, replica jersey and even a Wiffle Ball set. Adults also have something to look forward to with 11 Free Shirt Friday giveaways. The 2016 Free Shirt Friday theme will use the likeness of former Squirrel standout players such as Joe Panik, Brandon Crawford and Matt Duffy. A full list and details for the giveaway nights are listed below. Ticket packages for the 2016 season are available by contacting the front office. Individual tickets go on sale until February 27th at Fan Fest.
2016 Giveaway Dates
Friday, April 15: Jackie Robinson Free Shirt Friday (1st 1,000 15 & up) & Happy Hour
Sunday, April 17: Kids Club T-Shirt (1st 1,500 14 & under), Brunch & Baseball
Monday, April 18: Bark in the Park Dog Frisbee (1st 300 dogs) presented by Ardent
Friday, April 29: Squirrels Jersey Free Shirt Friday (1st, 1,000 15 & up) & Happy Hour
Sunday May 1: Kids Club Sweatband (1st 1,500 14 & under), Brunch & Baseball
Monday, May 2: Bark in the Park Dog Collar (1st 300 dogs) Presented by Coca-Cola
Wednesday May 4: Ballpark & Chill, Fleece Blanket Giveaway (1st, 2,000 all ages) presented by American Family Fitness
Monday, May 9: Bark in the Park Dog Bandana (1st 300 dogs) presented by VCA Animal Hospitals
Friday, May 13: Andrew Susac Free Shirt Friday (1s 1,000 fans 15 & up) & Happy Hour
Sunday, May 15: Kids Club Wiffle Ball Set (1st 1,500 14 & under), Brunch & Baseball presented by Glory Days Grill
Friday, May 20: Brandon Crawford Free Shirt Friday (1st 1,000 Fans 15 & up) & Happy Hour
Sunday, May 22: Kids Club Sunday Batting Gloves (1st, 1,500 14 & under), Brunch & Baseball presented by Coca-Cola
Friday, June 3: Kelby Tomlinson Free Shirt Friday (1st 1,000 15 & up) & Happy Hour, Human Cannonball appearance, presented by Floor and Décor
Sunday, June 5: Kids Club Hat (1st 1,500 15 & up), Brunch & Baseball presented by Martin's
Friday, June 17: Matt Duffy, Free Shirt Friday (1st 1,000 15 & up) & Happy Hour presented by Speak Up 5K
Sunday, June 19: Father's Day Tie (1st 1,500 18 & up), Father's Day Hat and Base Auction to benefit Flying Squirrels Charities, Brunch & Baseball, Kids Club Sunday
Monday, June 27: Bark in the Park Frisbee (1st 300 dogs) presented by Ardent
Tuesday, July 5: Bark in the Park Collar (1st 300 dogs) presented by Coke
Friday, July 8: Joe Panik Free Shirt Friday (1st 1,000 15 & up)
Sunday, July 10: Kids Club Nutzy Cape (1st 1,500 14 & under) Superhero Day, Brunch & Baseball,
Monday, July 18: Bark in the Park Dog Bandana Giveaway (1st 300 dogs) presented by VCA Animal Hospitals
Friday, July 29: Chris Heston Free Shirt Friday (1st 1,000 15 & up) & Happy Hour
Saturday, July 30: Camo Hat Giveaway (1st 1,500 21 & up) Superblast Saturday & Military Appreciation Night presented by the Virginia Putative Father's Registry
Sunday, July 31: Kids Club Socks (1st 1,500 14 & under) presented by Coca-Cola
Monday, August 8: Bark in the Park Frisbee (1st 300 dogs) presented by Ardent
Friday, August 12: Brandon Belt Free Shirt Friday (1st 1,000 15 & up) & Happy Hour
Sunday August 14: Kids Club Replica Jersey (1st 1,500 14 & under), Brunch & Baseball presented by the Children's Hospital @ VCU
Friday, August 19: Grateful Dead Free Shirt Friday (1st 1,000 15 & up) & Happy Hour
Sunday, August 21: Kids Club Fire Hat & Sheriff Badge (1st 1,500 14 & under) Guns & Hoses softball game, Brunch & Baseball presented by Halligan Bar & Grill
Monday, August 29: Bark in the Park Bandana (1st 300 dogs) presented by VCA Animal Hospitals
Friday, September 2: Boulevard to the Bay Free Shirt Friday (1st 1,000 15 & up) & Happy Hour presented by Coca-Cola
The Flying Squirrels 2016 home schedule begins April 14th at 6:35PM against the Altoona Curve. Season tickets, mini plans and group packages are currently available by contacting the box office at 804-359-FUNN or online at www.squirrelsbaseball.com. The Squirrels will be opening The Diamond on April 7th-9th to host a three-day, four game series against the Hartford Yard Goats due to uncertainty surrounding the Hartford ballpark opening date.