Baseball Notes For TinCaps, Cubs
The Fort Wayne TinCaps, along with the South Bend Cubs, are looking for national anthem singers for the 2020 season. (File photo by Mike Deak)
WARSAW – Both regional minor league baseball teams are prepping for the 2020 season, and have issued a series of preseason announcements.
SOUTH BEND CUBS
Fan Photos Wanted
The South Bend Cubs are pleased to announce another opportunity for fans to be part of the upcoming baseball season by submitting their favorite fan photos taken at Four Winds Field. President Joe Hart said a select number of fan photos will be used in promotional materials like television commercials and print advertising. Others will be displayed throughout the season on the jumbo video-scoreboard.
Fans can visit MySouthBendCubs.com to upload their favorite fan photos. Submitted materials should include fan gear, or have been taken at Four Winds Field. Fans can continue to upload their photos to the website or via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #mysouthbendcubs throughout the baseball season.
“Last year, fans welcomed this opportunity with so much enthusiasm. We were blown away by the number of photos that were submitted,” said Hart. “Our fans are what make this ballpark a success. We absolutely want to do this again because we’re proud to be part of their lives—they are a part of our lives.”
The South Bend Cubs open the 2020 season with a 3-game homestand on Thursday, April 9th, Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th vs. Lake County. All games include special promotions and post-game fireworks.
National Anthem Auditions
Auditions and applications are now being accepted for individuals and groups to perform the national anthem at Four Winds Field prior to a 2020 South Bend Cubs home game.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION FORM
Audition Requirements:
All auditions must be submitted as a video. Audio files, tapes, or CDs will not be accepted. Videos will be accepted as a downloadable file, video link such as YouTube or Google Drive, or DVD. Videos can also be recorded on a mobile device. The 2020 audition form must accompany your submission. Performances of the national anthem are not to exceed two minutes. All vocal auditions must be performed a cappella (no musical accompaniment). Instrumental performances will be accepted. Those who audition in groups must include all members in the audition video.
Please send all electronic auditions to [email protected]. Mailed auditions should be sent to South Bend Cubs, National Anthem Audition, 501 W South St. South Bend, IN 46601. Audition drop-offs can be submitted at the same address.
The last day to submit 2020 national anthem auditions is Monday, March 2, 2020. Applicants are asked to submit their audition video via email or DVD by dropping off at the Four Winds Field main office. Once submitted, auditions will go through a careful judging process. Final decisions will be made in March and a member of the South Bend Cubs staff will reach out to those who have been selected.
The South Bend Cubs open the 2020 season at Four Winds Field on April 9 against the Lake County Captains. Opening Night will feature a special presentation celebrating the 2019 Midwest League Championship. Additional details on the celebration will be released in the coming weeks.
FORT WAYNE TINCAPS
National Anthem Auditions
The Fort Wayne TinCaps are set to host auditions to perform the National Anthem before a game at Parkview Field during the 2020 season.
Singers, instrumentalists, and groups are welcomed to try out. Auditions will be held at Parkview Field on Tuesday, Feb. 18 (4-6 p.m.), Thursday, Feb. 20 (4-6 p.m.), and Saturday, Feb. 22 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.). Those interested in trying out MUST schedule a tryout time in advance by contacting Sarah Kendall at 260-407-2808 or [email protected].
Note: In recent years, all tryout spots have been filled within 24-48 hours. Therefore, if interested in auditioning, schedule a tryout slot as quickly as possible.
Keep in mind, not everyone who tries out will earn an opportunity to perform before a game. Tryout participants will be evaluated by TinCaps staff members and local musicians.
Those who are selected to perform the National Anthem at one of the team’s 70 scheduled regular season games will receive four tickets to the game at which they perform. (Click here for the team’s 2020 schedule.)
Opening Day 2020 at Parkview Field is Monday, April 13 (6:05 p.m.) when the TinCaps host the Dayton Dragons.
Parkview Field Promotions
With Opening Day at Parkview Field on April 13 less than 70 days away, the Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced their day of the week promotions for the 2020 season. The daily lineup features a combination of past favorites joined by exciting new promotions.
- Mondays: Family Feast Nights presented by US Foods
– Select concession items, such as hot dogs, popcorn, and soft drinks, for only $1
- Tuesdays: San Diego Padres Affiliation Appreciation (NEW)
– The TinCaps will wear San Diego Padres-style brown and gold jerseys in partnership with their MLB affiliate
- Wednesdays: Paws & Claws Nights presented by Law’s Country Kennel (NEW)
– Fans are welcome to bring their dog or cat to the game (special ticket required)
– Discounted White Claw drinks
– Night games only
- Thursdays: Thirsty Thursdays presented by Rudy’s
– $1 domestic draft beers and other drink specials
- Fridays: Theme Nights
– The team will celebrate popular TV shows, movies, and cultural hits with special jerseys, video board headshots, between-innings promotions, ballpark décor, and more.
- Saturdays: National Entertainment Acts
– National entertainers, like Jake the Diamond Dog, QuickChange, the ZOOperstars!,Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act, BirdZerk!, and contemporary violinist Daniel D., will perform during games between innings and postgame
- Sundays: Postgame Autographs presented by Subway
– Fans can meet players and get autographs on the right-field grass
The TinCaps are unveiling their full promotional schedule on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@TinCaps) ahead of individual tickets to all games going on sale on Wednesday, Feb. 12 (8 a.m.). Other promotions include fireworks, giveaways, trivia nights, and beverage tastings.
Fans can purchase their tickets at TinCapsTickets.com, by calling 260-482-6400, and in person at Parkview Field. The team is offering a free breakfast to fans who buy tickets at the ballpark between 8-10 a.m. on Feb. 12. In the meantime, season ticket packages and group outings are already on sale.
In advance of single game tickets going on sale on Wednesday (Feb. 12), the Fort Wayne TinCaps have released their promotional schedule for the 2020 season at Parkview Field. The TinCaps have a jam-packed calendar of promotions that begins with Opening Day on Monday, April 13 (6:05 p.m.), and includes celebrity appearances, brand new highlights, and a Minor League Baseball-high 29 postgame fireworks shows.
In 2020, Parkview Field will welcome Leslie David Baker a.k.a. Stanley Hudson from The Office on Friday, July 17, as well as WWE Hall of Famer Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat for Pro Wrestling Night on Friday, Aug. 21. Two players from the Indianapolis Colts will also be in attendance for Colts At Bat on Thursday, May 14.
Another date many fans will be sure to circle on their calendar is Sunday, July 5, when the first 2,000 fans to enter Parkview Field will receive a Fernando Tatis Jr. bobblehead. The San Diego Padres star shortstop played for the TinCaps in 2017, and at just 18 years old, set the franchise’s single-season record for home runs.
The TinCaps will host their first ever Sensory Friendly Game on Tuesday, July 28, when fans can expect softer music, more spacious seating options, and other accommodations to support families who are affected by sensory-processing challenges.
Other new promotions for the 2020 season include several group trivia nights, plus a theme night dedicated to fans of Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer. On top of that, the ’Caps are also introducing coffee to their season-long lineup of beverage tastings.
Meanwhile, the team is still offering many of its most popular past promotions, like Star Wars Night, multiple Princess Nights, Comic Book Hero Night, Wands and Wizards Night, and visits from national entertainers like Jake the Diamond Dog and the ZOOperstars!
As previously announced, 2020 will also feature the debut of other new promotions, such as Paws and Claws Nights on Wednesdays and Días de La Familia, when the TinCaps will take on the identity of Manzanas Luchadoras for select games.
The TinCaps’ 70-game regular season home schedule runs through Labor Day (Sept. 7). Along the way, the team is home on the Fourth of July, Father’s Day, and during the Three Rivers Festival. Click here for the full schedule of game dates and times.
Beginning Feb. 12, tickets can be purchased at TinCapsTickets.com, by calling 260-482-6400, and at Parkview Field. Fans who buy tickets at the ballpark between 8-10 a.m. on Wednesday will be treated to a free breakfast buffet. (Season ticket packages and group outings are already on sale.)
– Colts At Bat (Thursday, May 14)
– Star Wars Night (Friday, May 22)
– Princess Nights (Friday, May 29 and Monday, July 20)
– Comic Book Hero Night (Monday, June 8)
– Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer Night (June 19)*
– Office Night featuring an appearance by “Stanley Hudson” (Friday, July 17)
– Wands and Wizards Night (Friday, Aug. 7)
– Pro Wrestling Night featuring an appearance by Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat (Friday, Aug. 21)
– Turn the Park Pink for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer (Saturday, May 16)
– Cancer Survivors Night, supporting the Parkview Cancer Institute (Saturday, June 20)
– Peanut-Free Nights (Wednesday, July 15 and Tuesday, Aug. 18)
– Sensory Friendly Night (Tuesday, July 28)*
– Military Appreciation Night pres. by OmniSource, Steel Dynamics and the Padres (Monday, Aug. 24)
– Sundays: Postgame Autographs presented by Subway
– Mondays: Family Feast Nights presented by US Foods
– Tuesdays: San Diego Padres Affiliation Appreciation*
– Wednesdays: Paws and Claws Nights presented by Law’s Country Kennel*
– Thursdays: Thirsty Thursdays presented by Rudy’s
– Fridays: Theme Nights
– Saturdays: National Entertainment Acts
– Magnet Schedule (April 13-14, April 16-19)
– Fernando Tatis Jr. Bobblehead presented by Parkview Health (Sunday, July 5)**
– Wall Calendar (Sept. 4-7)
– Star Wars Trivia (Thursday, May 14)*
– Seinfeld Trivia (Wednesday, June 10)
– The Office Trivia (Thursday, July 9)*
– General Trivia (Wednesday, Aug. 12)*
– BirdZerk! (Saturday, May 30 and Saturday, Aug. 22)
– Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act (Saturday, May 16 and Saturday, June 27)
– Jake the Diamond Dog (Saturday, July 4 and Monday, Aug. 10)
– ZOOperstars! (Saturday, July 18)
– QuickChange (Saturday, Aug. 8)
– Daniel D., Contemporary Violinist (Saturday, Sept. 5)
– Las Manzanas Luchadoras vs. Los Cascabeles de Wisconsin (May 1-3)
– Las Manzanas Luchadoras vs. Los Cabritos Maldichos de South Bend (June 26-28)
– Beer Tastings (Friday, May 29 and Tuesday, Aug. 11)
– Wine Tastings (Friday, April 17 and Tuesday, July 28)
– Martini Tasting (Tuesday, June 9)
– Margarita Tasting (Friday, May 15)
– Bourbon Tasting (Wednesday, July 15)
– Coffee Tasting (Sunday, April 19)*
Scout Overnights
– Boy Scouts of America (Saturday, May 16 and Friday, June 19)
– Girl Scouts (Friday, May 29)
*NEW for 2020
**First 2,000 fans to enter gates
