NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State has announced its 2020 promotional schedule for home games this season. Below is a list of promotions that will take place at Duffy Bass Field.
Youth Team Tours
- Youth team tours are free for all teams and include watching batting practice in the ISU dugout, facility tours of Duffy Bass Field and Hancock Stadium and recognition as the "Redbird Baseball Honorary Youth Team."
- To become the Honorary Youth Team for a game this season, contact PJ McLees at pamclee@ilstu.edu or 309-438-3399. This experience is limited to one team per game and scheduling is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Single Game Promotions
Tuesday, March 24 vs. Northwestern – 4:00 PM – Home Opener
- Dugout Club Hat Giveaway for the first 50 students
- Double Points for Student Rewards App Check-In
- Magnet schedule giveaway for all fans
- Hot Chocolate Bar
Tuesday, April 7 vs. Illinois – 5:00 PM – RSO Night
- Join us for RSO Night as student organizations will compete in events throughout the game for various prizes!
- If your RSO is interested in competing, fill out this Google Form: https://bit.ly/2USB3e8
- Hangout with Reggie Redbird before the game and snag a picture with your favorite feathered friend
- Taco Tuesday Concession Special
Saturday, April 18 vs. Dallas Baptist – 2:00 PM – Greek Day
- Greek organizations at ISU will compete for prizes throughout the game including an event in the Hancock Stadium Club and a Roku!
- Greek organizations can take Batting Practice on the field before the game
- To register your organization, fill out this Google Form: https://bit.ly/37UEDXO
- Pre-game tailgate
- First Pitch by member of Greek organization
- Gyro Concessions Special
Sunday, April 19 vs. Dallas Baptist – 1:00 PM – Red Alert Tailgate
- 4-Year Red Alert members can pick up their 2020-2021 member t-shirt
- Pre-game tailgate for Red Alert members with pizza, inflatables and a rock wall
- Double Points for Student Rewards App Check-In
- Hangout with Reggie Redbird before the game and snag a picture with your favorite feathered friend
- Chocolate Parfait and $1 Nachos Concession Special
Saturday, May 2 vs. Bradley – 2:00 PM – Stuff the Duff/Reggie's Kids Club Day
- Bucket Hats Giveaway for the first 250 students
- Pom Pom giveaway to all fans, while supplies last
- Reggie's Kids Club Activity Stations on the concourse
- Photobooth
- Make your own Pennant
- Decorate Own Baseball
- Hangout with Reggie Redbird before the game and snag a picture with your favorite feathered friend
- Double Points for Student Rewards App Check-In
- Post-Game Autographs on the Concourse
- $1 Hot Dogs Concession Special
Wednesday, May 6 vs. Oral Roberts – 7:00 PM – Wacky Wednesday
- Join Redbird baseball for a night of Wacky Fun!
- Back by popular demand! The Toilet Plunger Toss returns along with new wacky promotions!
- Wacky Hot Dogs Concession Special
Saturday, May 16 vs. Southern Illinois – 1:00 PM – Senior Day
- Senior day ceremony for the 2020 Baseball seniors!
- Mom-themed Concession Special delivered to their seats
Season-Long Promotions
Beer & Wine
- New for the 2020 season, beer and wine will be available at Duffy Bass Field for all home baseball games! Sodexo, ISU Athletics' concession and catering partner, will be responsible for managing the game day operations and will incorporate beer and wine into their beverage menus.
Kid Announcer For an Inning
- During the 5th inning of every Saturday home game, one lucky kid will be chosen to be the Kid Announcer of the Game! Pre-registration is required and open to all kids 12 and under. To register, follow this link: https://forms.illinoisstate.edu/forms/2020_redbird_baseball_pa_for_a_day
- March 28 vs. Butler – 2 p.m.
- April 11 vs. Valparaiso – 2 p.m.
- April 18 vs. Dallas Baptist – 2 p.m.
- May 2 vs. Bradley – 2 p.m.
- May 16 vs. Southern Illinois – 2 p.m.
Kids Sunday Rundays
- Following the conclusion of every Sunday home game, kids can run the bases on the field
- March 29 vs. Butler – 1 p.m.
- April 12 vs. Valparaiso – 1 p.m.
- April 19 vs. Dallas Baptist – 1 p.m.
- May 3 vs. Bradley – 1 p.m.
Post-Game Autographs
- Following the conclusion of select games throughout the season, the baseball team will be available on the concourse to sign autographs for fans
- March 29 vs. Butler – 1 p.m.
- April 11 vs. Valparaiso – 2 p.m.
- April 19 vs. Dallas Baptist – 1 p.m.
- May 2 vs. Bradley – 2 p.m.
Ice Cream Sundays
- On select Sundays throughout the season, Dippin' Dots will be sold at a special price of just $3
- April 12 vs. Valparaiso – 1 p.m.
- April 19 vs. Dallas Baptist – 1 p.m.
- May 3 vs. Bradley – 1 p.m.
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