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Re: FredNats 2020
« Reply #50: December 10, 2020, 02:21:43 PM »
Honestly, I am glad we still have a team here.  It could be worse.  I just hope we have a season.

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Re: FredNats 2020
« Reply #51: December 10, 2020, 04:41:33 PM »
Honestly, I am glad we still have a team here.  It could be worse.  I just hope we have a season.

Hopefully the Major League guys still rehab there, that was the primary reason to attend games in Potomac all these years (or to occasionally see someone on their way up like Robles, Soto, and Alex Meyer.).  The 2019 team was pretty awful, I think only Reetz had major league potential.

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Re: FredNats 2020
« Reply #52: December 10, 2020, 05:05:05 PM »
Hopefully the Major League guys still rehab there, that was the primary reason to attend games in Potomac all these years (or to occasionally see someone on their way up like Robles, Soto, and Alex Meyer.).  The 2019 team was pretty awful, I think only Reetz had major league potential.
I hope so too.
Agree with you about 2019 - rough year.  I hope Reetz gets his shot.  He does have potential and he is a super nice guy.  I like to see guys like him get ahead.

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Re: FredNats 2020
« Reply #53: January 26, 2021, 10:46:24 AM »
For those outside the FXBG area, the Fred Nats are doing a lot to assure the public here that they will have a season with fans in the stands. 
This could be merely to get people to buy tickets, but I thought I would share.

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Re: FredNats 2020
« Reply #54: January 26, 2021, 10:51:13 AM »
For those outside the FXBG area, the Fred Nats are doing a lot to assure the public here that they will have a season with fans in the stands. 
This could be merely to get people to buy tickets, but I thought I would share.

I hope so, that's a really nice stadium and it would be great to see a game there this year.

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« Reply #55: January 26, 2021, 10:59:24 AM »
For those outside the FXBG area, the Fred Nats are doing a lot to assure the public here that they will have a season with fans in the stands. 
This could be merely to get people to buy tickets, but I thought I would share.

I don't see how they expect virginia to be in a condition to allow that. The vaccine isn't being rolled out fast enough to get the population vaccinated and there is no way to offer in person to vaccinated people only. This seems like a total cash grab to help service construction debt

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Re: FredNats
« Reply #56: January 26, 2021, 12:03:07 PM »
Public sporting events aren't super high risk, we have close to a year of data on this now.

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Re: FredNats
« Reply #57: January 26, 2021, 12:47:04 PM »
Public sporting events aren't super high risk, we have close to a year of data on this now.

We have almost no data with venues near normal capacity

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Re: FredNats
« Reply #58: January 26, 2021, 01:49:44 PM »
I don't see how they expect virginia to be in a condition to allow that. The vaccine isn't being rolled out fast enough to get the population vaccinated and there is no way to offer in person to vaccinated people only. This seems like a total cash grab to help service construction debt
gonna guess 20% capacity, and if distribution, J&J, Astra Zeneca get added, you might see everyone who want an injection get some by end of June.  Fred Nats aren't starting until May, right?  I could see butts in the seats by July, at least with reduced capacity.

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« Reply #59: January 26, 2021, 01:56:22 PM »
gonna guess 20% capacity, and if distribution, J&J, Astra Zeneca get added, you might see everyone who want an injection get some by end of June.  Fred Nats aren't starting until May, right?  I could see butts in the seats by July, at least with reduced capacity.

A vaccine give-away promotion might be interesting.

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Re: FredNats
« Reply #60: January 26, 2021, 01:58:05 PM »
A vaccine give-away promotion might be interesting.
maybe toss in a free beverage and have a "shot and a beer" night.

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« Reply #61: January 26, 2021, 03:38:31 PM »
maybe toss in a free beverage and have a "shot and a beer" night.

have you ever considered a career in sports marketing? :)

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« Reply #62: January 26, 2021, 05:32:46 PM »
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Re: FredNats
« Reply #63: January 29, 2021, 09:04:45 AM »
maybe toss in a free beverage and have a "shot and a beer" night.
That's brilliant!   

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Re: FredNats
« Reply #64: January 29, 2021, 09:10:35 AM »
That's brilliant!   
Now JCA won't be able to fit into his black WS hat.:)

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« Reply #65: February 02, 2021, 04:27:27 PM »
Now JCA won't be able to fit into his black WS hat.:)

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« Reply #69: March 10, 2021, 02:26:30 PM »
https://www.milb.com/fredericksburg/news/2021-frednats-promo-schedule

FREDERICKSBURG, VA -- The Fredericksburg Nationals are excited to release their promotional schedule for their Inaugural 2021 season. Fans will be treated to daily and nightly special promotions, 10 theme nights, and 10 exclusive giveaways inside the ballpark.

On Tuesdays, fans are invited to “Two Dollar Taco Tuesdays” sponsored by Chancellor’s Village. The FredNats will host two “Bark in the Park” nights on Wednesdays, the first on June 16 and on second on August 25. All pop-up promotions on Wednesdays will be brought to fans by Rappahannock Goodwill Industries. Fans can grab $2 draft beer at the ballpark on Thirsty Thursdays, sponsored by Rebellion. Fans will be treated to the biggest firework show in town after every Friday night game. Every Saturday game will have a different theme for fans to enjoy.

To close out all homestands, Sundays will be “Salute to Service” games, sponsored by SimVentions. On “Salute to Service” games the FredNats will recognize all active and retired members of our armed forces and first responders. The first 1,000 fans in the gates on select Sundays will be able to receive exclusive FredNats giveaway items. The FredNats are also producing six custom theme jerseys that will be auctioned off for charity following the games they are worn in. Notably, FredNats players will wear military themed jerseys every Sunday to be auctioned off at the end of the season.

The FredNats will host their first home game on Tuesday, May 11 and give away an exclusive "Opening Day Inaugural Ticket." On Wednesday, May 12 the team will give away a branded clear bag that fans will be able to use in compliance with the clear bag policy in the ballpark. Fans are invited to wear their best FredNats gear to represent the home team for the first theme night on Saturday, May 15. To close out Opening Weekend, the FredNats are giving away a stadium replica on Sunday, May 16.

The FredNats will be celebrating what would have been the 22nd birthday of Harambe the gorilla, who tragically lost his life at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2016, on Saturday, May 22nd. The first 1,000 fans in the gate will receive a custom Harambe stein, sponsored by 6 Bears & A Goat. The FredNats have also produced a Harambe themed replica jersey for this night. The proceeds from the charity auction for the Harambe jersey will benefit the Dutch Gorilla Foundation.

Wizard Weekend is coming to the ballpark on Saturday, June 5, accompanied by a Gus Bobblehead giveaway on Sunday, June 6, sponsored by Mary Washington Healthcare.

Fans will get a blast from the past on Saturday, June 19 at 90’s Night in the ballpark, sponsored by Joan Diaz-Mendez, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Realty. The first 1,000 fans on Sunday, June 20 will receive an exclusive FredNats themed 90’s hat, sponsored by Pepsi.

The weekend of the Fourth of July will celebrate with the largest fireworks show of the year.

July 10 will be SpongeBob Night, sponsored by Mary Washington Healthcare featuring a SpongeBob themed jersey. Sunday, July 11 will have a toy trolley car giveaway with Mary and George Washington as the first piece in an annual trolley series, sponsored by J. Barber Moving and Storage.

To accompany the 2021 Summer Olympics, the FredNats will be hosting Gus’ Summer Games at the ballpark on Saturday, July 31. The first 1,000 fans on Sunday, August 1 will receive a free FredNats replica jersey, sponsored by Colonial Internal Medicine.

August 14 and 15 will be "Geekend" in the ballpark. This weekend will feature a themed replica jersey and a villain themed Hawaiian shirt giveaway on Sunday, August 15, sponsored by the Rappahannock Area YMCAs.

The most romantic night of the season will be the Bachelorette Bash on Saturday, August 28. Bachelor and Bachelorette parties are invited to celebrate at the ballpark! Fans will be asked to accept this rose with a free Gus bachelor bobblehead on Sunday, August 29.

To close out the 2021 season, the FredNats will host Fan Appreciation night on Saturday, September 18, sponsored by Amy Cherry Taylor and Associates. The FredNats will be wearing jerseys with photos submitted by fans on them throughout the 2021 season. The military jerseys worn by players throughout the 2021 season will open for auction on Sunday, September 19.

The FredNats will also be joined by several local media sponsors for each night at the ballpark. WPER will join the FredNats for each Two Dollar Taco Tuesday. Alphamedia, home to 93.3 WFLS, LIVE 99.3, and 96.9 THE ROCK will be at the ballpark for Thirsty Thursdays and Salute to Service Sundays. Telemedia stations THUNDER 104.5 and 95.9 WGRQ will be at the ballpark for Firework Fridays and Saturday Theme nights.

The Fredericksburg Nationals couldn't be more excited for all of the fun they are preparing for fans for the 2021 season. For any questions regarding the 2021 promo schedule of the Fredericksburg Nationals, please email Marketing Coordinator, Paige Honaker, at phonaker@frednats.com.

The Fredericksburg Nationals are a minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals in the Low- A East League. The FredNats will begin play in May of 2021 at their brand new, state-of-the-art facility located at 42 Jackie Robinson Way next to the Fredericksburg Expo & Convention Center in Fredericksburg, VA. Stay up to date with the team online at www.frednats.com and follow the Fredericksburg Nationals on Facebook (@FXBGNats), on Twitter (@FXBGNats), and on Instagram (@fxbgnats).

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Re: FredNats
« Reply #70: March 26, 2021, 02:03:57 PM »

Drove up to F'sburg this morning and picked up a 2 seat 15 game mini-plan.  Was able to pick some pretty choice seats considering they are nearly sold out given the current capacity allotment of 1,000...

We got the George Plan...all but 1 game is a night game.  1 hour drive from the house door-to-door...total price $352.00...or about $12.00 a ticket...

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« Reply #71: March 26, 2021, 02:46:33 PM »
Drove up to F'sburg this morning and picked up a 2 seat 15 game mini-plan.  Was able to pick some pretty choice seats considering they are nearly sold out given the current capacity allotment of 1,000...

We got the George Plan...all but 1 game is a night game.  1 hour drive from the house door-to-door...total price $352.00...or about $12.00 a ticket...

it's a beautiful stadium. enjoy!

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« Reply #72: March 31, 2021, 09:31:52 AM »
it's a beautiful stadium. enjoy!
Indeed.  I have been several times.  I really can't wait to go to a game there.

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« Reply #73: April 08, 2021, 10:21:17 PM »
I left my Nats cap in my locker at work yesterday, and I took off early to watch the double-header.  I decided to drop by Fred Nats stadium to pick up a new cap, and the team was working out.  The first game was on the big screen, so I watched the game and the workout as I slowly picked up a new cap. 
The stadium looks great and seeing the guys out there practicing made me more eager than ever to see a real game in this park. 
Loving my new cap too.   I do wish that the double header against the Braves went better, but it was a great day.
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« Reply #74: April 11, 2021, 10:49:09 AM »
FredNats open house is this coming Saturday.  11-2, ballpark tours and concessions available