2017 Baseball Promotions Schedule
Monday, February 13, 2017 | Baseball
With Opening Night just days away, final preparations are being made for the start of the 2017 Florida baseball season. Lots of fan-friendly promotions are on tap this season at McKethan Stadium.
The Gators enter the season ranked No. 2 in the country. UF and LSU were voted as the favorites by the league's coaches to win the Southeastern Conference title and Florida had a league-high five players on the Preseason All-SEC First Team.
To kick off the season, the first 500 fans to Friday night's season opener will receive 2017 Opening Night t-shirts. In addition, Gator Great Josh Fogg will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
The Gators enter the season ranked No. 2 in the country. UF and LSU were voted as the favorites by the league's coaches to win the Southeastern Conference title and Florida had a league-high five players on the Preseason All-SEC First Team.
To kick off the season, the first 500 fans to Friday night's season opener will receive 2017 Opening Night t-shirts. In addition, Gator Great Josh Fogg will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
WEEKLY PROMOTIONS
Tuesday*- UF Alumni Association Nights—All UFAA members receive 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seating
- UF and Santa Fe Faculty and Staff Nights—All UF and Santa Fe Faculty and Staff receive 2-for 1 reserved bleacher seating
- *Excludes 3.14 vs. Florida State
- UF Alumni Association Nights—All UFAA members receive 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seating
- UF and Santa Fe Faculty and Staff Nights—All UF and Santa Fe Faculty and Staff receive 2-for 1 reserved bleacher seating
- City of Gainesville Appreciation Night – Gainesville residents with valid I.D. (i.e. driver's license) can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats
- City of Ocala Appreciation Day – Ocala residents with valid I.D. (i.e. driver's license) can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seats
- Pepsi Family Nights – Purchase 4 GA tickets, 4 hotdogs and 4 sodas for only $20, presented by Pepsi
- Gator Booster Nights—Purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seating
- Seniors Nights—Senior citizens, ages 55 and older, can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seating
- Military/First Responders Nights—All military members and first responders, active and retired, can purchase 2-for-1 reserved bleacher seating
- Family Sundays – GA tickets, small popcorn and 12oz. sodas are only $1 each.
- Community National Anthem – Prior to the game, kids 12 and under, can line the field for the National Anthem
- Kids Korner-Fun and games set up on the concourse for kids 12 and under!
- Allison Ables Real Estate Circle the Bases - Kids, 12 and under can circle the bases with Albert following non-conference Sunday games
- Autograph Alley - Immediately following conference Sunday games, Gator players will be available to sign autographs in Autograph Alley down the 3rd base line.
KEY GAME PROMOTIONS AND GIVEAWAYS
February 17 vs. William and Mary- Opening Night
- Ceremonial First Pitch—Gator Great Josh Fogg (1998 First Team All-American pitcher)
- First 500 fans receive 2017 Opening Night T Shirts
- Food Truck Fridays
- First 500 fans receive jersey shaped Florida Baseball rally towels
- Food Truck Fridays
- First 500 students receive Florida Baseball raglan style t shirts
- First 1,000 fans receive Spring Sports schedule cards!
- First 250 fans receive Florida Baseball clear tote bags
- Pi Day—The first 250 fans receive a slice of Apple Pie
- First 250 fans receive a Florida Baseball fish eye lens phone attachment
- UF Greek Life Student Challenge
- Food Truck Fridays
- First 500 fans receive a jersey shirt just like everyone's favorite mascot, Albert!
- First 500 fans receive set 1 of 2 of Florida Baseball player trading cards
- Saluting Those Who Serve—Join us as we welcome all active military, veterans and first responders and stay tuned for special recognitions throughout the game.
- First 150 fans receive a special Florida Baseball Digital Camo shirt
- First 1,000 fans receive a special Albert Bobble-waist figure
- Food Truck Fridays
- Friday Night Fireworks—Special fireworks show following the game
- Green Game presented by WCA
- Cinco De Mayo
- First 500 fans receive set 2 of 2 of Florida Baseball player trading cards
- Food Truck Fridays
- Senior Day—Join us pre-game as we
- Yard Sale Giveaway—Fans can choose one (1) item from a giveaway "Yard Sale". Past giveaway items from Baseball and other Gators events will be up for grabs
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