April 13, 2007

NEW BERN, NC—The River Rats today introduced the "Flex Season Ticket", a new flexible option for the upcoming season.  "Flex" season ticket holders will receive a booklet of thirty undated vouchers good for any home game in 2007.  "Flex" season tickets will cost $100, the same price as a traditional season ticket.Fans interested in purchasing season tickets should call the team at (252) 675-5689.

"The Flex Season Ticket allows fans the flexibilty to use their vouchers in any combination during the season," said River Rats General Manager Michael Weisbart.  "They can use it to bring four friends to opening night, attend by themselves the next, and bring a party of ten to see fireworks--it's really wide open."

Traditional season tickets are still on sale, Weisbart said.  Traditional season tickets include one game ticket for each of the 30 home games the River Rats will play at Boykin Field this summer.  Prices are $100 for adults, $75 for seniors and military, and $50 for children ages 3 to 12.

In addition to discounted ticket prices, season ticket holders receive a number of extra benefits.  These include a VIP Parking Pass (one per account, first 30 accounts only) and specials events like our “Meet the Players” pre-season picnic and “Batting Practice with the Team” in-season event.

Rats notes:

The River Rats are looking for up to 16 "New Bern Sporting Goods" Bat Boys for the summer.  Applicants must be at least 10 years of age and able to work games for most of the team’s ten week schedule.  Bat Boys will assist players and coaches in the dugout and on the field, and will be rotated between the River Rats and visiting teams.  Bat boys must purchase a jersey and provide their own baseball pants, but will receive a free kid’s 2007season ticket.  Applications are available online and at New Bern Sporting Goods. 

The River Rats are also looking for girls ages 3 to 12 to join the new "Hearnes Jewelers Diamond Girls" cheerleaders at River Rats games this season.  Every girl who completes registration will be accepted.  Girls do not need any prior cheering experience.  Diamond Girls will need to purchase a cheerleading uniform but will receive a free kid’s 2007season ticket.  Applications are available online and at New Bern Sporting Goods.  

About the River Rats:

The New Bern River Rats baseball club is a member of the Coastal Plain League, a high-profile wood-bat collegiate summer baseball league.  The team will open the 2007 season on Wednesday, May 30 against the Wilmington Sharks at New Bern High School’s Boykin Field.  All 57 games can be heard on the Meinke Car Care Center Broadcasts on ESPN Radio 1490 AM. The team’s official website is www.NewBernRiverRats.com.

About the Coastal Plain League:

The Coastal Plain League is the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 10th anniversary season, the CPL is the largest summer league in the country, featuring 15 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL is certified by Major League Baseball, and gives college players the chance to refine their skills with wooden bats during the summer months. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.