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  Baseball (top)

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SEASON-LONG PROMOTIONS

FREE Baseball? Oh, Yes! It’s FREE Baseball!

Louisville Athletics is committed to providing the best fans with the best college baseball experience.With unprecedented access to the nationally ranked Cardinals, the University of Louisville will once again offer free admission to home games this season! The lone exception is the April 24 contest vs. Kentucky, which includes $10 reserved seating to accommodate the high demand. Bring the whole family and enjoy FREE baseball when you visit Jim Patterson Stadium.

 

FRIDAY: Budweiser Buck Night

Come thirsty and leave happy on Budweiser Buck Nights!Every Friday, fans can purchase draft beer and small Pepsi products for just $1 each throughout the ballpark courtesy of Budweiser. Get the weekend series started off right with this fan-favorite dollar deal!EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT!

 

SUNDAY: Dr. Bizer’s Vision World Family Fun Day

Join in on all of the fun every Sunday this season! All eight Sunday home games will feature special family entertainment and activities presented by Dr. Bizer’s Vision World including inflatable jumpies.Also, kids can run the bases after the game and select players will sign autographs on the field. Plus, a special “Family Four-Pack” will be available at the concessions as families can purchase four hot dogs, four 12oz. sodas, and a tub of popcorn for just $20. EVERY SUNDAY!

 

TUESDAY: Buckhead Mountain Grill Dollar Dog Day

A ballpark hot dog has never tasted better than on Tuesdays. Back by popular demand, fans can purchase hot dogs for only $1.00 each during every Tuesday home game thanks to Buckhead Mountain Grill. Limited to two per visit and while supplies last. EVERY TUESDAY!

 

Cardinal Cap Day

Wear your Cardinal hat to the ballpark and get rewarded! On select Saturdays this season, fans who enter the stadium wearing any Louisville hat will receive a voucher for free 32oz. tub of popcorn. This new promotion is scheduled for March 3, March 17, and March 24.

 

T-Shirt Tuesdays

Cardinal fans should look like Cardinal fans.So, Louisville Baseball is making sure you are decked out in the latest gear with T-Shirt Tuesdays courtesy of Penn Station, Adidas, and Dr. Bizer’s Vision World. On select Tuesday nights, the first fans through the gates will receive a specially designed Louisville Baseball t-shirt. Don’t miss this exciting giveaway on March 13, March 20, and April 24.

 

Baseball Trading Cards Giveaway

Looking to get your hands on the limited edition 2012 Louisville Baseball trading cards? Well, here is your chance! The trading cards feature student-athletes and coaches from the 2012 team and a specially-released Louisville Legends card with famous Cardinal alumni. Collect all five packs throughout the season! Ten cards will be given out each day on March 2, March 18, March 31, April 28, and May 11.

 


SPECIAL EVENTS

Elementary School Day: March 14 vs. Ole Miss, Noon

Hosting its third annual event, Louisville Baseball is excited to welcome more than 20 area schools for Elementary School Day. Combining the best of baseball and education, the day will highlight the importance of healthy eating habits and physical fitness while teaching good sportsmanship behavior. The kids will enjoy lots of activities and see the Cardinals battle the Ole Miss Rebels. For additional information, click here.

 

Cancer Awareness Night: April 3 vs. Western Kentucky, 6:00 p.m.

Join Louisville Baseball for their annual Cancer Awareness Night as the Cardinals continue their commitment to generating awareness for cancer research programs. Louisville will wear special black jerseys and hats featuring pink lettering during the game and fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of cancer awareness. Pink lemonade will be sold with $1 from every sale going to support Home Runs for Hope, a fundraiser with all of the proceeds benefiting Gilda's Club of Louisville.

 

Patriotic Game: April 13 vs. Seton Hall, 6:00 p.m.

To honor those who serve and have served our country, Louisville Baseball will salute the men and women of the Armed Forces and Louisville-area First Responders during the annual “Patriotic Game”. The Cardinals will wear commemorative jerseys and hats with a unique patriotic Cardinal logo during the game and fans are encouraged to wear their Red, White, and Blue in support of the event.

 

Louisville Legends Weekend: April 27-29 vs. Connecticut

During this weekend-long event, Cardinal baseball will turn back the clock to celebrate its more than 100 years of baseball history by honoring great teams and alumni, our “Louisville Legends”. Special recognition will be held for both the 1957 and 2002 teams. Celebrating their 55th anniversary, the Cardinal Nine of 1957 was the first team in school history to go undefeated at 15-0. Ten years ago, Louisville earned their first ever NCAA Regional bid, capping a record-breaking season in 2002. Pregame festivities and special offerings, including retro Cardinal gear, will be included.

 

GAME-BY-GAME PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Eastern Kentucky, 3 p.m.

 

Opening Day: Celebrate the opening of Louisville Baseball’s 95th season and the eighth season calling Jim Patterson Stadium home with the Cardinals’ home opener.Pregame festivities and introductions will be conducted prior to first pitch.

Schedule Poster Giveaway: Be one of the first 500 fans through the gates and pick up the exclusive 2012 Louisville Baseball schedule poster featuring the four Cardinal seniors.

 

Friday, Feb. 24 - Oakland, 3 p.m.

 

  • Budweiser Buck Night

 

Saturday, Feb. 25 - vs. Oakland, 1 p.m.

 

  • Schedule Keychain Giveaway: The first 500 fans to Patterson Stadium will receive the 2012 home schedule keychain, a convenient reminder on your key ring of when to watch the Cardinals this season.

 

Tuesday, Feb. 28 - vs. Eastern Illinois, 3 p.m.

 

  • Buckhead Mountain Grill Dollar Dog Day

 

Friday, March 2 - vs. Pepperdine, 3 p.m.

 

  • Budweiser Buck Night
  • Baseball Trading Cards Giveaway #1

 

Saturday, March 3 - vs. Pepperdine, 1 p.m.

 

  • Cardinal Cap Day
  • Turning the Tide Beach Item Giveaway

 

Sunday, March 4 - vs. Pepperdine, 1 p.m.

 

  • Dr. Bizer’s Vision World Family Fun Day

 

Tuesday, March 6 - vs. Indiana, 3 p.m.

 

  • Buckhead Mountain Grill Dollar Dog Day

 

Tuesday, March 13 - vs. Ole Miss, 6 p.m.

 

  • Buckhead Mountain Grill Dollar Dog Day
  • T-Shirt Tuesday

 

Wednesday, March 14 - vs. Ole Miss, Noon

 

 

Friday, March 16 - vs. Ball State, 6 p.m.

 

  • Budweiser Buck Night

 

Saturday, March 17 - vs. Ball State, 1 p.m.

 

  • St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
  • Cardinal Cap Day

 

Sunday, March 18 - vs. Ball State, 1 p.m.

 

  • Dr. Bizer’s Vision World Family Fun Day
  • Baseball Trading Cards Giveaway #2

 

Tuesday, March 20 - vs. Ohio State, 6 p.m.

 
  • T-Shirt Tuesday presented by Penn Station
  • Buckhead Mountain Grill Dollar Dog Day

 

Friday, March 23 - vs. Cincinnati, 6 p.m.

 
  • Budweiser Buck Night

 

Saturday, March 24 - vs. Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

 
  • Cardinal Cap Day
  • Jim LaFountain’s “The Game” Anniversary

 

Sunday, March 25 - vs. Cincinnati, 1 p.m.

 
  • Dr. Bizer’s Vision World Family Fun Day

 

Friday, March 30 - vs. Villanova, 6 p.m.

 
  • Budweiser Buck Night
  • Green Week

 

Saturday, May 31 - vs. Villanova, 1 p.m.

 
  • Baseball Trading Cards Giveaway #3
  • Green Week

 

Sunday, April 1 - vs. Villanova, 1 p.m.

 
  • Dr. Bizer’s Vision World Family Fun Day
  • Green Week

 

Tuesday, April 3 - vs. Western Kentucky, 6 p.m.

 
  • Cancer Awareness Night
  • Buckhead Mountain Grill Dollar Dog Day

 

Friday, April 13 - vs. Seton Hall, 6 p.m.

 
  • Patriotic Game
  • Budweiser Buck Night

 

Sunday, April 14 - vs. Seton Hall, TBA

 
  • Cardinal Spring Game FanFest

 

Sunday, April 15 - vs. Seton Hall, 1 p.m.

 
  • Dr. Bizer’s Vision World Family Fun Day

 

Tuesday, April 24 - vs. Kentucky, 6 p.m.

 
  • Red Out!
  • T-Shirt Tuesday presented by: Dr. Bizer’s Vision World
  • Buckhead Mountain Grill Dollar Dog Day

 

Friday, April 27 - vs. Connecticut, 6 p.m.

 
  • Budweiser Buck Night
  • Louisville Legends Weekend

 

Saturday, April 28 - vs. Connecticut, 1 p.m.

 
  • Louisville Legends Weekend
  • Baseball Trading Cards Giveaway #4

 

Sunday, April 29 - vs. Connecticut, 1 p.m.

 
  • Dr. Bizer’s Vision World Family Fun Day

 

Friday, May 11 - vs. St. John’s, 6 p.m.

 
  • Budweiser Buck Night
  • Baseball Trading Cards Giveaway #5

 

Saturday, May 12 - vs. St. John’s, 11:30 a.m.

 
  • Louisville Slugger Mini-Bat Giveaway
  • BIG EAST Baseball National Television Game on ESPNU

 

Sunday, May 13 - vs. St. John’s, 1 p.m.

 
  • Senior Day
  • Mother’s Day
  • Dr. Bizer’s Vision World Family Fun Day
  • Team Photo Giveaway

 

Tuesday, May 15 - vs. Morehead State, 6 p.m.

 
  • Fan Appreciation Day
  • Buckhead Mountain Grill Dollar Dog Day

 


  Softball (top)

SEASON-LONG PROMOTIONS

Posters: Fans can pick-up the official 2012 Louisville Softball schedule poster FREE, at each home game, while supplies last. This year’s poster features each member of the team.

 

Schedule Key Tags: Schedule key tags will be available for fans at every home game. Each key tag features the team’s three seniors and a home schedule of games. The key tags are FREE and are available while supplies last.

 

Family Fun Sundays: Beginning March 25th and reoccurring after every Sunday home game, kids 12 and under are invited to run the bases at Ulmer Stadium. In addition, the team will be available for autographs after the kids are finished running the bases. (Sunday dates: March 25, April 15 and April 29).


GAME-BY-GAME PROMOTIONS

Saturday, March 24 - Pittsburgh (12 p.m. & 2p.m.)

 

Girl Scout Day: Girl scout troops from all over the city are encouraged to attend the Cards’ double header against the Panthers. The first 400 girl scouts in attendance will receive an exclusive “spring sports” patch.

 

Sunday, March 25 - Pittsburgh - 12 p.m.

 

Drawstring backpack giveaway: As the Cards close out their home stand with the Panthers, the first 250 fans in attendance will receive a Cardinal Drawstring backpack, courtesy of the Shane Co.

 

Wednesday, April 4 - Kentucky (6 p.m.)

 

PACK THE PARK, RED OUT: The Cards will battle the rival Wildcats and all fans we are encouraged to pack Ulmer Stadium to try and help beat the attendance record of 1,134 fans. In addition, to create the ultimate home field advantage, fans are asked to wear RED and help RED OUT the Wildcats.

 

Friday, April 6 - Rutgers (12 p.m.)

 

GREEN WEEK: As part of UofL Athletics’ Green Week, fans will receive eco-friendly items to encourage a more sustainable lifestyle. More details to come.

 

Saturday, April 7 - Rutgers (12 p.m.)

 

ANNUAL CARDINAL EGG HUNT: Cardinal Kids are encouraged to come out prior to the game to participate in the annual Cardinal Egg hunt. In addition to the Egg hunt, the day will include arts and crafts, face painting, inflatables and more!

 

Saturday, April 14 - Longwood (12 p.m. & 2p.m.)

 

Spring Game Tailgate: In honor of the football team’s Spring Game taking place the same day, the Softball team is encouraging all fans to join in their tailgating party. Beer will be available at the Budweiser Beer Stand and fans are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs to the outfield berm to join in our tailgating party.

 

Sunday, April 15 - Longwood (12 p.m.)

 

Pink Game: The annual Pink game will be held to help raise awareness for breast cancer. Fans are encouraged to wear Pink to the game and participate in the day’s activities including a raffle. In addition, the team will be wearing special PINK jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game. All proceeds from the raffle and auction will go towards Breast Cancer Research.

 

Sunday, April 29 - Georgetown (12:00 p.m.)

 

Senior Day: Come out to the Cards’ last game of the season as they say goodbye to three seniors. Arrive early for a special ceremony as Tori Collins, Kristin Austin and Tesha Paysen play at Ulmer Stadium one final time.

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