SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — As first unveiled today and available in its entirety at www.boomersbaseball.com, the Schaumburg Boomers Promotional Schedule for the club’s Inaugural Season gives a taste of all the fun and excitement bound for Boomers Stadium in 2012, so don’t miss out! Witness the must-have giveaways, fireworks shows, wacky theme nights, special guests and affordable, family-friendly atmosphere in person!

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2012 PROMOTIONAL CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS!

The Boomers will introduce their all-new brand of world-class customer service, gut-busting in-game entertainment, highest quality food and beverages from restaurant partner Levy Restaurants, a safe, family-first environment and of course, dynamite baseball action for the first time during Opening Weekend, which kicks off with the first-ever Opening Night in franchise history at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25.

“Our entire staff has been working tirelessly in preparation for Opening Night and the rest of the 2012 season and we can’t wait to open the gates and show all of Chicagoland what we have in store for them,” Boomers President/General Manager Andy Viano said. “Every night at Boomers Stadium we’ll put a smile on every face, and these awesome promotions make it certain that every Boomers fan will go home happy.”

Every Boomers game features free parking and the ability for fans of all ages to run the bases after the game, and Opening Night will be a celebration of baseball’s triumphant return to Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs. The Boomers will power-on their new Daktronics HD videoboard giving Schaumburg fans a chance to be caught on the fan cam for the first time. The Boomers will also give away an Orange T-Shirt to the first 4,000 fans to “Orange Out” the ballpark, 3,500 magnet schedules and introduce the world to all the fun and excitement that is Boomers Baseball with fireworks after the game, performed by Melrose Pyrotechnics.

World-renowned competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi stops by the very next night on Saturday, May 26 for the Boomers 6 p.m. game. In addition to Kobayashi signing autographs and displaying his eating prowess, the Boomers will be celebrating Opening Weekend with a one-of-a-kind Prairie Chicken Helmet Giveaway for the first 1,500 fans through the gates, presented by Wintrust Community Banks.

The Boomers will also take the opportunity during Opening Weekend to honor the men and women of our armed forces with an extra group discount on top of the already affordable group prices on Military Appreciation Night on Sunday, May 27 with a special 6:30 p.m. start time so we can spoil you with the second set of Fireworks on Opening Weekend. The Boomers will give away camouflage backpacks to the first 1,500 fans and dedicate the evening to our veterans and active military personnel.

“The Boomers are happy to bring minor league baseball entertainment staples to Schaumburg in 2012,” said Boomers VP of Marketing & Promotions Dave Salvi. “Each year, however, will have its own flavor and it is important for our fans to enjoy the great traditions at a first-class rate, while getting something a little different year after year. We strive toward innovative and creative promotional initiatives, and believe the fans will positively respond. We want you to expect only great things when you come to Boomers Stadium!”

The fun doesn’t stop on Opening Weekend with the Boomers jam-packed month of June highlighted by a visit from some of your favorite Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion on Star Wars Night on Friday, June 15. The Boomers will also host a special Father’s Day game of catch with dad on the field after the game on Sunday, June 17. Ladies, we have a special night just for you, so bring your friends out for Wine, Women and Baseball on Thursday, June 7 as the Boomers cater an evening especially for you!

The excitement continues as the Boomers ask you to help set a world record with an attempt at the World’s Largest Squirt Gun Fight on Sunday, July 8 and don’t worry if you don’t want to partake in all the water fun, we will have a designated no squirt zone! Join the Boomers mascot Coop and other area mascots for Coop’s Birthday on Saturday, July 14 and come on back on Friday, July 27 for Olympics Night as we have a special Boomers style Opening Ceremony for the 2012 London Olympics!

Other important dates to mark on your calendar include Plumbers Night (June 6), Cancer Survivors Night (June 9) Bike Day (June 16), Hospitality Appreciation Night (June 18), First Responders Night (July 2), Superheroes Night (July 13), “I Appreciate You” Day! (July 25), Bark in the Park (August 15), Prairie Chicken Appreciation Day (August 16) Ditch Work Day (August 22), and Glee Night (August 29). See below or check out www.boomersbaseball.com/schedule/promotions for the full list!

Nightly promotions will be a staple of the Boomers in 2012 and beyond with Fireworks Fridays and Souvenir Saturdays highlighting the slate. The Boomers have eight fireworks shows after games in 2012, but Schaumburg Boomers Stadium will also be home to a free Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 3rd. The Boomers will continue the holiday when the club returns home on Friday, July 6 as we celebrate our nation’s birthday.

Boomers Family Sundays are sure to be a hit for families with a post-game autograph session after Sunday games, presented by Wintrust Community Banks. Bring the whole family out with the Boomers Sunday Family Pack, which includes four box seat tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $56!

Adding to the list of introductions made in 2012, the Boomers will host Hometown Tuesdays, which feature an extra group discount for groups from specific municipalities at Tuesday evening games. Whether you’re from Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, Wheaton, or Elgin, it pays to represent your hometown on Tuesdays at Boomers Stadium.

Calling all teachers, principals and school kids! What better way to celebrate a year of hard work and learning than with a field trip to Boomers Stadium for one of our two 11 a.m. Kids Days on Tuesday, May 29 and Wednesday May 30! Once the summer kicks into gear, the Boomers have a pair of Day Camp Days for kids groups that meet during the school offseason with an 11 a.m. scheduled first pitch on both Monday, June 25 and Wednesday, July 18.

For a complete rundown of the 2012 promotional schedule, visit www.boomersbaseball.com and click the schedule tab at the top of the page. The promotional schedule is subject to change, so please check back before attending any game to make sure promotions for that night have not been altered. Plus, more promotions are sure to be added to the schedule in the future.

Schaumburg Boomers Season Tickets, Boomer Bundles and Group Packages are available now by calling the Boomers front office at 847.461.3695. Log on to www.boomersbaseball.com for more information on any of the Boomers affordable ticket packages. 

SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS 2012 PROMOTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

NIGHTLY PROMOTIONS – EVERYONE runs the bases after each and every game!

Hometown Tuesdays – Additional group discount from nearby cities, towns and villages – different municipalities each night!
Craft Beer Thursdays – Snag a free pint glass and sample or buy beer from some of the Midwest’s preeminent craft breweries
Fireworks Fridays – Explosive fireworks display after every Friday game – no additional charge!
Souvenir Saturdays – Great Giveaways every Saturday!
Family Sundays – Family Four Pack just $56 and autographs on the field after every Sunday game, presented by Wintrust Community Banks

GIVEAWAYS – Gates open 1 hour prior to scheduled first pitch

Orange T-Shirt Giveaway (first 4,000 fans) – Friday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m., presented by the Boomers Founding Partners: Wintrust Community Banks and ATI Physical Therapy.
Magnet Schedules (first 3,500 fans) – Friday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Prairie Chicken Foam Helmet, presented by Wintrust Community Banks (first 1,500 fans) – Saturday, May 26 at 6 p.m.
Magnet Schedules (first 3,500 fans) – Saturday, May 26 at 6 p.m.
Fleece Blanket, presented by Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C. (first 1,500 fans) – Saturday, June 9 at 6 p.m.
Boomers Bandana (first 1,500 fans) – Saturday, June 16 at 1 p.m.
Baseball Cap, courtesy of ATI Physical Therapy (first 1,500 fans) – Saturday, June 23 at 6 p.m.
Travel Coffee Mug Giveaway (first 1,500 fans) - Saturday, June 30 at 6 p.m.
Beach Towel (first 1,500 fans) – Saturday, July 7 at 6 p.m.
Squirt Gun (first 1,500 fans) – Sunday, July 8 at 1 p.m.
Coop the Boomer Mascot Bobblehead (first 1,500 fans) – Saturday, July 14 at 6 p.m. 

*Fans giveaways are for all ages
*Adult giveaways for ages 18 and over

APPEARANCES

Takeru Kobayashi, World Record Holding Competitive Eater – Saturday, May 26 at 6 p.m.
The Ultimate Canuck – Thursday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Star Wars Characters, 501st Legion – Friday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Speedy Sven – Friday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. 

THEME NIGHTS

Military Appreciation Night – Sunday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Kids Days – Tuesday, May 29 and Wednesday, May 30 at 11 a.m.
Plumbers Night – Wednesday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Wine, Women & Baseball – Thursday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Cancer Survivors Day – Saturday, June 9 at 6 p.m.
Star Wars Night – Friday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Bike Day – Saturday, June 16 at 1 p.m.
Father’s Day – Sunday, June 17 at 1 p.m.
Hospitality Appreciation – Monday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Day Camp Day #1 – Monday, June 25 at 11 a.m.
Cup o' Joe Day – Saturday, June 30 at 6 p.m.
First Responders Night – Monday, July 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration – Friday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Jimmy Buffett Night – Saturday, July 7 at 6 p.m.
World’s Largest Squirt Gun Fight – Sunday, July 8 at 1 p.m.
Superheroes Night – Friday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Coop’s Birthday – Saturday, July 14 at 6 p.m.
Football Day – Sunday, July 15 at 1 p.m.
Faith and Family Night – Monday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Teacher’s Appreciation Night – Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Day Camp Day #2 – Wednesday, July 18 at 11 a.m.
I Appreciate You! – Wednesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Union Night – Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Olympics Night – Friday, July 27 at 6 p.m.
Back to School Night – Saturday, August 4 at 6 p.m.
Bark in the Park – Wednesday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Prairie Chicken Appreciation Day – Thursday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Businessperson’s Day – Wednesday, August 22 at 1:00 p.m.
College Student and Alumni Night – Thursday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m.
gLee Day – Tuesday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Fan Appreciation Night – Thursday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m.

HOMETOWN TUESDAYS – Extra group discounts for residents of featured towns, cities or villages!

Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. – Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park and Streamwood
Tuesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. – Schaumburg
Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. – Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Mt. Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows & S. Barrington
Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m. – Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Roselle, West Chicago & Wheaton
Tuesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. – Addison, Bensenville, Elk Grove Village, Itasca, Wood Dale
Tuesday August 28 at 6:30 p.m. – Bartlett, Elgin, South Elgin