Maine Olympian Julia Clukey to Make Appearance at Hadlock Field on August 22
Fans will have the opportunity to meet Clukey and get her autograph. She will also throw out a ceremonial first-pitch prior to the game.
Clukey from Augusta, Maine is a member of the United States Olympic Luge team. She competed in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, Canada where she finished 17th. Always looking to reach new heights, Julia has already announced that she plans to compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
In November 2008, Julia notched her career-best finish in a World Cup competition in Lake Placid, New York when she finished in 4th place, missing the podium by just .04 seconds. The time was also one of her four top-10 finishes during the 2007-08 World Cup season. In addition to her best race time, Julia is a four-time International Start Champion.
In 2010-2011, Julia continues to climb in the World Cup rankings with top 15 finishes. She posted strong times in December that include a 1st place finish in a Nation's Cup event and a 5th place finish in a World Cup Event at Park City, Utah in late December.
Clukey has partnered with The Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association to be actively involved in the Association's responsibility campaign. Julia has recorded public service announcements and appeared on local radio shows to raise awareness about the consequences of underage drinking.
Tickets for the August 22nd Sea Dogs game are available by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500 or order online at www.seadogs.com. Gates to the ballpark will open at 5:30 PM. The first 1,000 fans through the gate will also receive a Ryan Kalish bobblehead doll, courtesy of Northeast Delta Dental.