FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2007
GRIZZLIES ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE TO BE HELD DECEMBER 10th
The Gateway Grizzlies are ringing in the holiday season with the return of a holiday tradition! For the sixth consecutive year, the Grizzlies will hold their annual holiday sale in Izzy's Den, the Grizzlies team store inside GCS Ballpark!
Grizzlies Fest '07 will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 10 with great deals on Grizzlies merchandise plus the release of the 2008 10-game mini-plans. The store will remain open until 10:00 p.m. for fans and holiday shoppers with blow-out prices ranging from 10-50% off. Great deals will be available for new mini-plan purchases also.
The Grizzlies are once again teaming up with the Cahokia Community Basket and will accept donations of new toys and canned food goods.
From 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Santa Claus and Izzy the Grizzlie will be on hand for pictures. Grizzlies Manager Phil Warren, Bench Coach Darin Kinsolving, and first baseman Mike Breyman will also be signing autographs during that time, plus fans will enjoy free cookies and cocoa.
"This has become a great tradition for us," Grizzlies General Manager Tony Funderburg said. "We've changed things a little this year, but it will still be a fun day."
The Grizzlies open their 2008 season Wednesday May 21, when they host the Southern Illinois Miners at 7:05.
Season tickets, mini-plans, and group are currently on sale, and can be purchased by visiting GCS Ballpark, or calling the Grizzlies office at (618) 337-3000.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff O'Neill, Joe Pott, or Tony Funderburg in the Grizzlies office by calling (618) 337-3000.
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