University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Southern Miss Announces Promotions for Middle Tennessee Baseball Weekend
4/5/2016 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Here is a listing of the promotions for the weekend:
Military and First Responders Appreciation Weekend
•This event will take place as part of this weekend's C-USA Series against Middle Tennessee as it was rescheduled due to inclement weather during the series against Samford earlier in the season.
• Saturday will serve as the primary day of this annual celebration with a pregame on-field ceremony recognizing all members of the Military and First Responders. These individuals are asked to meet on Saturday by the First Baseline Gate by 1:30 p.m. to line up for this presentation as we thank them for their service to our country and our community. As part of this presentation, the Southern Miss Baseball team will wear their camo jerseys in support of Military and First Responders Appreciation Weekend.
• The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Honor Guard will be on hand for this presentation and will have the flags from all branches of the Military. The USM Army ROTC Color Guard will also be on hand to present the colors for the National Anthem.
•All members of the Military and First Responders in attendance will then take part in a special presentation on the field as we recognize them for their service.
• Prior to the presentation, SPC Quashena Lee who is stationed at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in Hattiesburg, and the Mississippi National Guard Soldier of the Year, will get things started with a ceremonial first pitch.
•Throughout the weekend, anyone with a Military or First Responders ID may purchase General Admission Tickets for $4 each.
•Fans may also purchase tickets that will be donated to members of the Military and local First Responders. These tickets may be purchased for $5 each and Southern Miss Athletics will match each ticket donation made by our fans. Tickets to be donated to members of the Military and First Responders may be purchased by calling the Southern Miss Ticket Office at 1-800-844-TICK.
Eagle Club Appreciation Weekend
• For all games throughout the weekend, members of the Eagle Club are able to purchase $4 General Admission tickets by showing their Eagle Club Membership Card at the Pat Ferlise Ticket Office or Pete Taylor Park Box Office. Members of the Eagle Club will also receive an email with a special promotional code that they may use to purchase tickets online at SouthernMissTickets.com.
• Additionally, select members of the Eagle Club will be able to watch Batting Practice from the field level during the games this weekend. Fans interested in this opportunity are asked to call the Eagle Club Office at 601-266-5299.
• Eagle Club members will also be able to win great prizes throughout the weekend at The Pete.
Eagle Jam Concert
•The annual Eagle Jam Concert, presented by the Southern Miss Activities Council (SMAC), will be headlined this year by singer-songwriter Ben Rector. This year's concert will take place in Reed Green Coliseum after Saturday's Baseball game against Middle Tennessee. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and fans that show their Baseball Ticket Stub from Saturday's game will receive Free Admission to the concert. Students and Faculty/Staff members with a USM ID will also receive Free Admission. Tickets are $10 each for anyone who does not have one of these options.
• Rector recently released a new album entitled "Brand New" that has received great reviews and his songs include Beautiful, Brand New and Dance With Me Baby.
•Rector has sold more than 250 thousand albums and has 2 million downloads. His four studio albums have repeatedly put him on top of the iTunes charts, leading to sold-out shows with fans that sing along with every word in theaters across the country.
• This event is free with USM ID or with a Baseball Ticket Stub from Saturday's game. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at EventBrite.com. Cash only will be accepted the day of the event. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m.
Mississippi Junior College and Community College Day at The Pete
• Saturday will also serve as Mississippi Junior College and Community College Day at The Pete as all students, faculty and staff may purchase $4 General Admission tickets to this game with their valid ID.
• Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Pat Ferlise Ticket Office or at the Pete Taylor Park Box Office
Youth Baseball Day
• Sunday will be Youth Baseball Day at The Pete as all local youth baseball programs are able to take advantage of a special ticket offer. To purchase tickets as part of this offer, please contact Evan Weber in the Ticket Office at 601-266-4563.
• Youth Baseball Players that take part in this special offer will also be able to join the team on the field for the National Anthem on Sunday.
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