Spikes anthem auditions set for this Saturday
This year's anthem auditions will take place Saturday, April 9 as part of the Spikes Spring Kickoff event. The event, which coincides with the first day of single-game ticket sales for the 2011 season, runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration for the National Anthem tryouts will run from 11 a.m. to Noon with performances beginning at 11:30 inside Suite 519 and 520. Those interested in auditioning should report first to the Main Ticket Plaza at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
All performances must be a capella, and the anthem can be performed solo, with a chorus, or as an instrumental. A panel of guest judges, including PJ from the B94.5 Morning Zoo and Jeff Brown from THE BUS 93.7 FM, will help the Spikes evaluate each performance and ultimately decide the roster of singers who will perform the anthem prior one of the team's 38 home games this summer.
The National Anthem Tryouts will be just one of the many activities taking place at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
FIRST DAY OF SINGLE-GAME TICKET SALES
Starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, fans can secure the best seats to all 38 Spikes regular season home games in one of three easy ways:
- In person at the Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Box Office
- By phone at 272-1711 or toll-free (877) 99-SPIKES
- On the web by clicking here
PORTER GARDENS FAN FEST & TICKET PICK-UP EVENT
Throughout the entire event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. fans are invited to visit Porter Gardens, located adjacent to the ballpark's Main Ticket Plaza for an interactive fanfest, featuring free kids inflatable games and rides, face painting and other kids activities, interaction with mascots Ike the Spike, the Nittany Bank Nookie Monster and Bob the Baseball Dog and much more. Between 11 a.m. and Noon, the Spikes will be providing complimentary lunch in the form of BBQ pulled pork sliders and cole slaw. Also, fans who have already reserved a 2011 Season Ticket or Mini-Plan package, or a Flex Book can pick up their tickets at Porter Gardens between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
FAN HOME RUN DERBY (1-2 p.m.)
The Spikes will hold a fan home run derby from 1 to 2 p.m. on the field at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The fan home run derby is open to all ages. To participate, simply show at least one valid ticket or Flex Book voucher to any 2011 Spikes home game. Any child 12 and under who hits the ball into the outfield grass in fair territory will win a free 2011 Kids Club membership. Any adult who hits a home run will win Spikes season tickets. Home run derby participants will be limited to just three swings in an effort to allow as many participants as possible.
IKE'S KIDS BASEBALL EGG HUNT (2-2:30)
The Spikes will host a baseball egg hunt for kids under the age of 12. The event will take place in the outfield starting at 2 p.m. A pee wee egg hunt for kids under the age of 6 will also be held. Kids will be able to win candy, Spikes tickets and other prizes by gathering up as many eggs as possible. One lucky kid will win the grand prize, a complimentary 1-hour home visit by Ike the Spike!
KIDS BASEBALL HITTING CLINIC (2-3 p.m.)
Ike's Kids Club members and all other kids 12 and under can sharpen their skills with a free Baseball Hitting Clinic run by former Ohio University Division I baseball player and current Spikes ticket account executive Kris McDonough. The clinic will take place in the indoor batting tunnel at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
Before visiting Saturday's event at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, fans can check out the Spikes 2011 game schedule, single-game ticket information, 2011 promotional schedule and other ticket options.