NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State softball team has announced its 2022 promotional schedule for its home games this season. Details about specific promotions and days can be found below.
Saturday, March 26 vs. Drake (DH) – 12:00 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. – Home Opener and Giveaways
- Giveaway: Softball Topps Cards (first 200 fans)
- Schedule Magnet
- Double points on the Redbird Rewards app
- $3 hot chocolateÂ
Sunday, March 27 vs. Drake – 12:00 p.m. – Autographs
- Autographs with players after the game
Saturday, April 2 vs. Indiana State (DH) – 12:00 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. – Reggie's Kids Club Day
- Reggie's Kids Club PA announcer
- Rock climbing wall for kids
- Autographs with players after the game
- $3 nachos
Sunday, April 3 vs. Indiana State – 12:00 p.m. – Redbird Rally and Shirt Giveaway
- Redbird Rally Day
- First 100 fans get a surprise apparel giveaway
Wednesday, April 6 vs. Illinois – 5:00 p.m. – RSO Appreciation Day and Cerebral Palsy Awareness
- Recognition for Cerebral Palsy Awareness
- Tailgate for students in the parking lot with pizza and inflatables
- Biggest group attendance (by a registered student organization) gets a tailgate pass
Saturday, April 9 vs. Evansville (DH) – 12:00 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. – Youth Softball Day
- Autographs with players after the game
- Softball pinata
Sunday, April 10 vs. Evansville – 12:00 p.m. – Title IX Celebration and Tennis Ball Toss
- Guest recognition for Title IX
- Softball alumni recognition
- Tennis Ball Toss after the game
- Proceeds will benefit the Extra Innings Club - $5 for 3 balls
Wednesday, April 27 vs. Bradley – 5:00 p.m. – Local Art Day
- Student artwork will be on display
- Kids Art Contest
- Double points on the Redbird Rewards app
- $1 hot dogs
Saturday, April 30 vs. Valparaiso (DH) – 12:00 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. – Daddy Daughter Day
- Pop-up photobooth
- $2 popcorn
Sunday, May 1 vs. Valparaiso – 12:00 p.m. – Senior Day
- Honor and recognize the senior class
- Guess that Redbird
- Where's Waldo? Senior Edition
ON DECK
The Redbirds are scheduled for a nonconference, midweek matchup with the Northern Illinois Huskies (8-10, 2-1 MAC) on Wednesday, March 23 at 3 p.m. before making their 2022 home debut on Saturday, March 26 at 12 p.m. for a doubleheader against the Drake Bulldogs (6-15, 1-2 MVC).Â
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