Wellington Heat embarks on season opener tonight; 7 players still need hosts
By Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Wellington Heat baseball team will embark on its third season at Sellers Park field in Wellington.
The season opener starts tonight this Friday, May 29 at 7:05 p.m. against the Denver Cougars. Many of your favorite Heat players and Slyder are back in 2015. Enjoy Beverages such as beer, soda, gatorade and water along with good food and concessions including 1/3 lb Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, nachos, candy, sunflower seeds, pickles and much more.
There is still need to house seven Wellington Heat players this summer. Contact Linda Metzen at 316-833-6405 for more information.
“The Heat Baseball team strives to create an atmosphere full of fun and games! Enjoy Heat bean bag toss in the beer garden, in-between inning contests and lots of free giveaways every night,†according to the message on the Wellington Heat Facebook site. “The Heat Staff are excited to bring you this high level baseball team along with all of our promotions nightly. We look forward to seeing you at the ball park.â€
The Heat hopes to defend its Jayhawk League Championship from a year ago and return the NBC World Series in Wichita.
It all begins tonight. Here are the first eight home games and where you can pick up free tickets:
****** Friday May 29 vs Denver Cougars ******
OPENING NIGHT PACK THE PARK
Game time: 7:05
Come out and support the Wellington Heat in the third annual opening night of the 2015 Heat Baseball Season!
Sponsored by Bank of Commerce.
****** Saturday May 30 vs Denver Cougars ******
HEAT KARAOKE- CONCERT NIGHT
Game time: 7:05
Stay after the game and watch the beer garden turned into a stage of music and fun. Entrance is free, and all ages are welcome.
Sponsored by Impact Bank.
****** Sunday May 31 vs Park City Rangers ******
FAMILY FUN NIGHT FEATURING: BASEBALL BINGO!
Game time: 7:05
Purchase your baseball bingo ticket for $2.00 and get a chance to win one
of several prizes including half the bingo pot!
Sponsored by The City of Wellington.
****** Tuesday June 2 vs Newton Rebels ******
Totally 80’s – DANCE FOR YOUR DINNER!
Game time: 7:05
Sign up to be a contestant to dance for your dinner! Hot dog,Hamburger, or nachos, chips and a beverage is included for all
dancers. Fans will be the judges, so be prepared to get your groove on!
First 5 Contestants to sign up will be in the dance contest.
Sponsored by: SCCAT Drug Action Team.
****** Wednesday June 3 vs Valley Center Diamond Dwags ******
HUMP DAY BEER BUST
Game time: 7:05
Buy your Hump Day Beer Bust ticket for $20.00 and receive a Beer Stein, courtesy of the Heat, and bottomless drinks for the entire evening.
Sponsored by: Gill Chiropractic.
****** Saturday June 6 vs Bethany Bulls ” Jayhawk Home Opener” ******
COUNTRY NIGHT –
Game time: 7:05
Come out and enjoy country music all night, and be entered into drawings. Sign up for the tire race competition between innings and have a chance to win all you can eat and drink for the rest of the night. (some age restrictions do apply.)
Sponsored by: Countryside Motors.
****** Sunday June 7 vs Bethany Bulls ******
BEACH PARTY – D-TAN T-SHIRT TOSS!
Game time: 7:05
D-tan will be tossing t-shirts all night long. Show up for your chance on catching one of these exclusive Heat/D-tan t-shirts. Have fun tossing around beach balls in the crowd and wear your best beach attire for chances to win best beach outfit prize.
Sponsored by: D-Tan.
****** Tuesday June 9 vs Liberal Bee Jays ******
FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT TEAM PICTURE GIVEAWAY
Game time: 7:05
Be one of the first 200 people through the gate for your chance at a free Heat Team Picture. Have it signed by your favorite Heat Players after the game is over. Follow The Heat Baseball Players and Staff down to the Dore after the game to be able to get to know them better!
Sponsored by: The Dore.
