Nutzy 'Going Green' with GRTC

RICHMOND, VA - The Flying Squirrels and GRTC Transit System have announced that Nutzy will be "Going Green" leading up to Opening Day on Thursday, April 7th. Beginning Monday, April 4th, the first fan to find Nutzy on one of the GRTC bus routes, give him a high-five and tell him the password for the day will win a prize package from GRTC and RideFinders. The promotion will run through Wednesday, April 6th, and a total of three prize packages will be given away.

"We could not be more excited to partner with GRTC," said Flying Squirrels Vice President and COO Todd "Parney" Parnell. "Taking the bus to Squirrels' games is a viable option for fans and hopefully this program will help make them aware of that option while also having some fun with Nutzy."

"During its 150 year history, GRTC Transit System has been honored to serve the Richmond Region by providing mobility options and as a committed community partner. GRTC and its RideFinders division are delighted to continue and enhance that tradition by joining the Flying Squirrels in supporting environmental stewardship" stated GRTC CEO Eldridge F. Coles.

Passwords will be posted on ridegrtc.com as well as ridefinders.com. Monday's password will be posted on Friday, April 1st. The passwords for Tuesday and Wednesday will be posted in the afternoon on the previous day.

Daily Passwords

Monday, April 4th - Zinger
Tuesday, April 5th - Telework Tech
Wednesday, April 6th - Go Green The winning fan on each day will receive a prize package consisting of a Family 4-pack of Flying Squirrels tickets to Opening Day, a $25 GRTC Go Card, two Team RideFinders t-shirts, a Team RideFinders Mrs. Match personal organizer, a Team RideFinders Cost Calculator calculator, a Team RideFinders Vanity Vanpool compact mirror, a Team RideFinders collector card set, and a Team RideFinders comic book.

For more information on routes and utilizing GRTC for travel to and from Flying Squirrels games during the 2011 season, fans are encourage to visit ridegrtc.com.

Individual game tickets for the Flying Squirrels' 2011 season including Opening Day, April 7th, are on sale now. Season tickets and mini-plan packages are also available and can be purchased by calling (804) 359-FUNN (3866), visiting the Flying Squirrels Ticket Office at The Diamond or visiting SquirrelsBaseball.com.