Sea Dogs Announce 2016 Promotional Schedule
Portland, Maine - The Portland Sea Dogs have unveiled an action-packed promotional schedule for home games at Hadlock Field in 2016, headlined by four bobblehead nights, five fireworks shows, and numerous theme nights along with giveaways, special guests, community events, and more.
"We are excited about the promotions that we have lined-up for this season," stated Sea Dogs Executive Vice-President and General Manager Geoff Iacuessa. "Every night we have multiple promotional activities taking place, there certainly will be something for everyone. The fun and creative promotions that we offer is just one of the many elements that make Hadlock a great place for fun, affordable, family entertainment."
BOBBLEHEADS
Bobbleheads continue to be the most sought-after giveaway. This season the Sea Dogs will have four bobblehead giveaways. Eduardo Rodriguez bobblehead night kicks off the 2016 slate on Thursday, May 12th, and is made possible by U.S. Cellular. Jackie Bradley, Jr. bobblehead night comes next on Tuesday, June 21st, and is presented by Bath Savings Institution. Travis Shaw will be honored with a bobblehead on Thursday, July 21st, courtesy of Irving Oil. Blake Swihart rounds out the bobblehead giveaways on Tuesday, August 2nd, also courtesy of Irving Oil. Bobbleheads are given away to the first 1,000 fans that enter Hadlock Field.
FIREWORKS
The Sea Dogs will be hosting five fantastic post-game fireworks shows at Hadlock Field in 2016. Fireworks are scheduled for May 27th, made possible by U.S. Cellular, June 23rd, July 3rd, presented by Residential Mortgage Services, July 23rd, presented by New England Ford Dealers, and August 24th, presented by Emerson Toyota.
THEME NIGHTS
The Sea Dogs are thrilled to be hosting several theme nights throughout the season and encourage fans to participate and get in on the fun. Highlighting this year's theme nights is Top Gun Night, powered by Pratt & Whitney North Berwick Veterans Council, on Saturday, June 11th. The Sea Dogs will honor the 30th anniversary of the iconic movie by wearing specially designed Top Gun flight suit jerseys. On Wednesday, August 3rd, players will be wearing special camel jerseys in honor of Hump Day, presented by Pony X-Press Zoo. Caesar the Camel will also be in attendance. And Saturday, August 6th is Star Wars Night at Hadlock Field. The Sea Dogs will be wearing X-Wing fighter pilot uniforms that will be auctioned off to benefit Make-A-Wish Maine.
On Wednesday, May 4th, the Sea Dogs celebrate Martial Arts & Ninja Turtle Night. Ninja Turtle Raphael will be back at Hadlock Field to lead fans dressed as Ninja Turtles around the field in a pre-game parade and sign autographs. Steve Lavigne, one of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles illustrators, will be offering free drawing lessons in the Park Ave. Plaza.
Other theme nights on the docket include Superhero Day, presented by Modern Pest Services, on May 15th which features an appearance by Spider-Man, Flannel Night (June 1st), Halloween at Hadlock (June 12th), Princess & Pirate Party (July17th), Irish Night (August 17th), and dog lovers will have two chances to enjoy a game with their beloved dogs with Bark in the Park nights on July 16th and August 26th.
The wild, crazy, and zany ZOOperstars will make an appearance at Hadlock Field on July 14th. The Sea Dogs' popular Field of Dreams/ Fan Appreciation game will take place on August 27th at 6:00 PM, presented by Nextgen College Investing Plan.
APPEARANCES
Highlighting the Sea Dogs celebrity/ athlete appearance series will be New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis, who is scheduled to make an appearance at Hadlock Field on Tuesday, May 3rd, courtesy of Asylum Sports Bar & Grill. Lewis will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and be available for autographs on photos provided by the Sea Dogs from 6:00-7:00PM. John O'Hurley, most notably known for playing the role of Jay Peterman on Seinfeld will be at Hadlock Field on July 15th. The Maine Game Wardens that star in the hit T.V. show North Woods Law will be at Hadlock on August 16th. Other celebrity/ athlete appearances are expected to be booked throughout the season.
THROWBACK THURSDAY SERIES
The Sea Dogs popular "Throwback Thursday" series will return in 2016 with several retro nights throughout the year beginning with 1996 Night on Thursday, May 12th, when the Sea Dogs will wear their classic teal uniforms and the first 1,000 fans into Hadlock Field will receive a 1996 Sea Dogs team photo. Thursday, June 23rd is 80's Night, featuring the DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future and a pre-game concert from 80's cover band "The Awesome". Disco Night will take place on Thursday, July 21st and feature a concert from Motor Booty Affair. And Thursday, August 18th is Elvis Night, which will include a pre-game performance by Dana Z as Elvis.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Sea Dogs believe in being a strong contributing member of the community. As a result, the team has several community based promotions on the schedule for 2016 including Hometown Heroes (April 16th), Autism Awareness Day (April 17th), Military Appreciation Day (May 29th), Goodwill Donation Drive (June 22nd), Special Olympics of Maine Day (June 26th), and "Jersey Off Their Back" night to benefit the MDA on July 16th.
DAILY PROMOTIONS
Sundays at Hadlock Field will feature two recurring promotions great for the whole family. As usual, Kids Run the Bases postgame, presented by Bon-Ton. And new this season, every Sunday the Sea Dogs will feature a Dog of the Day, presented by Maine Veterinary Medical Center. An adoptable dog from a local animal shelter will be highlighted in a pre-game recognition ceremony and fans interested in adopting the dog can meet with the shelter to find out if adoption is the right fit. And once again every Monday at Hadlock Field is MOMday, presented by Sun Tan City. Moms get free every Monday when presenting a MOMday coupon and purchasing a child's general admission ticket. Three Wednesdays (June 22nd, August 3rd, & August 24th) ) will be "Washing Wednesdays" where a lucky fan will win a new washing machine, courtesy of Agren Appliance. Thursdays will be the Throwback Thursday series and Fridays starting in June will be "Flat Screen Fridays", where the Sea Dogs will giveaway two 32 inch flat screen T.V.'s, courtesy of David Munster's T.V. Sales & Service.
Promotions will continue to be added throughout the season. A complete list of promotions can be found at www.seadogs.com.
The Sea Dogs open the 2016 season on April 7th against the Reading Fightin Phils in Reading, PA. The home opener is set for Thursday, April 14th at 6:00 PM against the Hartford Yard Goats. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs ticket office at 207-879-9500 or online at www.seadogs.com.