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2023
Customer Service Reference Book
DAYTON DRAGONS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
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DAYTON DRAGONS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
For Questions Regarding Suites...
Contact:
Director of Ticket Administration & Box Office
Lindzey Watson 937-278-2287 x 130
For Questions Regarding Sponsor Suites
Please use the 2023 Listing of Sponsors on pages two and three to connect with the correct Sponsor Services Lead
The Dragons have three (3) premium giveaways planned for the 2023 season. These items are given to all of season ticket holders in their ticket package.
• Elly De La Cruz Bobblehead (ALL PLANS)
• Family Club - Dragons Cooler
• Business Club - Dragons Padfolio
Family Club Events
• “Meet the Team” Event - Saturday, June 10 (10AM-12PM)
• Family Club Movie Night - Saturday, July 15 (6PM-9:30PM)
• Dragons Appreciation Party - Saturday, August 19 (6PM-8:30PM)
Business Club Events
• Dragons Business Club Networking Event presented by Dayton Business Journal- Wednesday, May 24 (5:30PM-7:30PM)
• Dragons Business Club Expo presented by Dayton Business Journal- Wednesday, July 26 (4PM7PM)
• Dragons Appreciation Party - Saturday, August 19 (6PM-8:30PM)
Four honorees will be recognized during an inning break at four separate games that will showcase some of the most remarkable success stories that Anthem has been a key player in. The honoree will be recognized on the field ruing an inning break and will then make a lap around the bases to signify a “Home Run for Life”.
• Wednesday, May 17
• Wednesday, June 7
• Wednesday, June 28
• Wednesday, July 19
• Wednesday, August 23
POST-GAME FIREWORKS
• Saturday, June 9
• Saturday, June 23
• Tuesday, July 4
• Saturday, July 22
• Saturday, August 5
• Friday, September 8
The Dragons MVP Program, a tool for teachers, uses the marketing power of Dayton Dragons Baseball as an educational tool for fourth and fifth grade teachers to help them motivate and reward students for success in the classroom. This is where the beauty of the Dragons MVP Program kicks in. The use and distribution of the awards we’re offering is entirely up to each teacher. Each teacher is the sole judge and jury in how to use the Dayton Dragons MVP ‘tool’ in their class room. Fourth and fifth grade teachers in a five county area (Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren counties) will receive an award kit to recognize five students in their classroom. Each of the five students selected as a Dragons MVP in their classroom will receive four lawn tickets to a special MVP night at Day Air Ballpark, an MVP certificate, and a uniquely designed MVP hat.
In addition to these items, they also have the opportunity to have their success story highlighted in PlayBall! And Dayton Daily News, participate in a pre-game parade, throws out a first pitch, participate in the umpire/plate meeting, deliver the game ball to the mound, and participate in an Entertainment skit during a Dragons game.
• Tuesday, April 11
• Wednesday, April 12
• Thursday, April 13
• Friday, April 14
• Tuesday, April 25
• Wednesday, April 26
• Thursday, April 27
DRAGONS KIDS CLUB presented by Hot Head Burritos
Cost: $24.99
Available for purchase in Dragons Den or online
Members (Ages 3-14) receive:
• Dragons replica Sunday Green jersey
• Dragons Lunchbox
• Hot Head Burritos Kids Meal Voucher
• Dragons Hat
• Dragons lawn tickets (2)
• Kids Club Activity Book
• Monthly prize drawings
Members will be able to select one game to attend.
ANNUAL EVENTS
Dragons 5k
Saturday, July 15 @ 8 AM
Great American Beer Tasting
Saturday August 12 @ 2PM - 6PM
Donatos Family Movie Night
Friday, August 18 @ 6 PM
College Prep Night
Wednesday, September 27 @ 6PM
Children ages 7–13 can enter to win to be a Dragons Baseball Buddy. Each winner will get to enter the ballpark early on game days, receive a custom Dragons jersey, hat, backpack, autographed baseball, photo opportunities, and more souvenirs. Buddies will also be a part of the Dragons starting lineup on their game day.
One lucky Grand Prize Dragons Baseball Buddy winner will be randomly selected to have their own night at the park with their family and friends. The day at the park consists of a picnic on the field, games with the Dragons Green Team and mascots, running the bases, photos, and complimentary food and beverage. Plus, a shopping spree in the Dragons Den Team Store.
Buddies receive:
• Dragons Jersey
• Dragons Hat
• Announced with Dragons starting lineup
• Six (6) tickets to the Dragons game.
• AND MORE!
• Saturday, June 10
• Sunday, June 11
• Saturday, June 24
• Sunday, June 25
• Saturday, July 8 • Sunday, July 9
• Saturday, July 22 • Sunday, July 23 • Saturday, August 5 • Sunday, August 6
• Saturday, August 26 • Sunday, August 27
• Wednesday, September 13 - Baseball Buddies Grand Prize
List of Dayton area Kroger Stores can also be found at daytondragons.com/buddies.
RBI PROGRAM
Montgomery County Environmental Services and the Dayton Dragons want you to recycle right and
win some cool prizes by participating in the Recycling Bin Initiative! Participants will receive:
• Four lawn tickets to an RBI Night at a Dragons game (June 22 or August 22)
• Exclusive RBI Gifts
• Automatically be entered to win Dragons prizes and experiences. Visit daytondragons.com/RBI to participate and learn more.
HOMETOWN HEROES
The Hometown Heroes Program with the support of DDC and Reynolds and Reynolds, is a season long celebration for all veterans, both past and present. Four times throughout the 2022 season, the Hometown Heroes Program will be spotlighting various organizations and causes.
• Friday, April 14
• Saturday, May 20
• Thursday, June 8
• Tuesday, July 4
• American Celebration Night, Saturday, August 26
ENTERTAINMENT ACTS
BirdZerk
• Friday, July 7
Firework Nights
• Friday, June 9
• Friday, June 23
• Tuesday, July 4
• Saturday, July 22
• Saturday, August 5
• Friday, September 8
Marvel Night
• Friday, August 4
Princess Jade
• Tuesday, April 11
• Sunday, May 21
• Saturday, June 3
• Saturday, June 10
• Tuesday, June 20
• Saturday, July 8
• Wednesday, July 19
• Wednesday, August 2
• Sunday, August 27
• Saturday, September 9
RVP:
• Friday, April 28,
• Friday, June 2
• Thursday, June 11
• Saturday, July 22
• Sunday, September 10
Team Zoom
• Sunday, June 3
• Sunday, July 23
Zooperstars
• Saturday, July 8
Dragons Televised Games (25 dates) – DAYTON’S CW Channel 13 (Spectrum) & Channel 26 (Other cable providers)
Point of Exit: First Street/Cafe Gate Assembly Area: Moeller Brew Barn Sidewalk Across First Street
Lawn B
Point of Exit: Outfield Gate
Assembly Area: Centerfield Flats Parking Lot
PD C
Lawn D
Point of Exit: South Stairwell
Assembly Area: Moeller Brew Barn Sidewalk Across First Street
Suite 1-10 South Stairwell
Party Deck 1 South Stairwell
Point of Exit: Suite Lobby Entrance
Assembly Area: Plaza
Suites 11-20
Press Box
Point of Exit: North Stair Well
Assembly Area: Miller Valentine Parking Lot
Suites 21-30
Party Deck 2
Enforcement
The Sr. Director of Operations is responsible for the daily maintenance and enforcement of the procedure outlined below. Oversight is provided by the Executive Vice President.
Location of Dragons VIP Parking Garage
Dragons VIP Parking garage is located in the parking garage across the street from Day Air Ballpark in the CareSource building.
Hours of Operation
For Dayton Dragons night game VIP patrons, the garage opens an hour and a half before game time. All vehicles must be removed from the garage an hour after
Parking Operations
CareSource Garage
Eric Deutsch, 937-302-7588
• VIP/Suite Holders
• Season Ticket Holders
Water Street Parking Garage (Price Varies)
(210) 842-4873
Marsh & McLellan Lot ($10)
Dragons Reserved Parking ($5)
Taylor Street Lot A ($5)
Taylor Street Lot B ($5)
• Call the Dragons box office at 937-228-BATS (2287)
• Come to the Dragons box office at Day Air Ballpark
Game day hours:
Monday – Friday 10 AM to 9 PM or 7th inning, whichever comes first
Saturdays 12 PM to 9 PM or 7th inning, whichever comes first
Sundays 12 PM to 7th inning (1 PM game)
Non-game day hours:
Monday – Friday 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturdays – Closed
Sundays – Closed
Online at daytondragons.com
• Charge by phone with Ticketmaster at 937-228-2323
• Ticketmaster outlets located in Kroger Grocery Stores
If a fan requests a copy of a game tape or wants a copy of an entertainment skit they participated in, please direct them to:
Website: www.daytondragons.com > About tab > Video Requests
If no internet access: Jamie Penwell (937) 228-2287 ext 158 jamie.penwell@daytondragons.com
Day Air Credit Union Customer Service Booth has info cards to distribute to fans.
Visit daytondragons.com
• Find the menu labeled “Day Air Ballpark” and hover cursor over it
• Click on “Special Messages and Greetings” from the drop down box
• This will take you to a form to submit your request:
Items needed for form…
Your name
Your phone number/email
What you want the special message to say Date you want the special message to play
Prefer submissions by website; however, if they do not have email they can contact Jamie Penwell (937) 228-2287 ext 158 jamie.penwell@daytondragons.com
Q: How do I get a picture with Heater and Gem?
A: Heater and Gem are always on the plaza 45 minutes to 15 minutes before the game start time and are available for pictures. They are also near the main gates of the stadium to say goodbye to fans towards the end of the game (unless there is a kids run the bases).
• You can ask any one of the Entertainment Staff members to see if the mascots are available for a picture.
• If you see the mascots themselves you may ask them for a picture but they may have to perform at that time, but they will be willing to take a picture with you following their performance.
Q: How do I get a birthday/anniversary etc. on the video board?
A: Visit daytondragons.com
• Find the menu labeled “About” and hover cursor over it
• Click on “Special Messages and Greetings” from the drop down box
• This will take you to a form to submit your request: Items needed for form…
Your name
Your phone number and email What you want the special message to say Date you want the special message to play
Q: How can I get in a contest on the field?
A: The Entertainment Staff (Green Team) selects all of their contestants out on the plaza before the games between 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM and 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM before day games.
• You may approach any Entertainment staff member to see if they have any available spots for their entertainment skits for that evening.
• Please note that many of the skits have specific contestants in order for the skit to have good comedic value so we may not be able to use your persona for a certain skit (i.e.- an adult for Toddler Race).
Q: How can I get the Green Team to sing Happy Birthday to someone?
A: Green Team will sing our birthday song to fans throughout the game.
• Will need Name, Seat Location, and any special instructions.
• Can be prearranged or arranged during game.
• Contact Green Team Point Person to convey this information.
• Green Team may not have time to complete birthday until the end of the game.
Q: How do I get to sing the national anthem?
A: This year the Dragons and the Dayton Daily News held virtual national anthem tryouts from January to March daytondragons.com/nationalanthem for more information.
Q: How do I get to be on the Green Team?
A: Every year the Dayton Dragons hold Entertainment Staff tryouts to fill vacant spots on their staff. If you’re fun, energetic, responsible and outgoing and feel like you would be a good addition to our staff visit daytondragons.com for more information, or e-mail the Director of Entertainment, Jamie Penwell at jamie.penwell@daytondragons.com. Auditions take place in the fall around November.
Q: When will Heater and Gem be up on the concourse?
A: Heater and Gem maintain a very busy schedule throughout the course of the game.
• Please feel free to speak with an Entertainment staff member to find out the next time the mascots will be making a trip to the concourse.
• In addition, Heater and Gem will always be on the plaza between 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM before the game.
• They will also be at the main gates to say goodbye at the main gates.
Q: Is Gem Heater’s girlfriend?
A: Gem is Heater’s niece. Heater is Gem’s uncle.
Q: When do Heater and Gem give autographs?
A: Heater and Gem are always on the plaza from 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM and 12:15 to 12:45 before day games and are available for autographs then. They sometimes will do a short signing with the players along the 3rd base side fence between 6:30 PM to 6:45 PM.
Q: How do I get to throw out a 1st pitch?
A: The Dragons reserve 1st pitches for our sponsors as part of their sponsorship packages.
Q: How do I get a t-shirt?
A: The Entertainments staff tosses t-shirts into the crowd over the course of the game. They are always looking for the loudest and most energetic fans to throw the t-shirts to so, cheer loud and the Entertainment staff will try their best to get you a shirt.
• The Entertainment staff also awards t-shirts to the winners/ participants of certain contests.
• Feel free to ask any Entertainment staff member if they have a skit that you could participate in.
Q: I have a card to be in a contest, where am I supposed to meet the Green Team?
A: You can meet the Entertainment staff behind section 110/111 at the time designated on your card. (if there is no time marked on the card, please see a Entertainment Staff member for more details).
Q: Do any of the concessions stands take cash at the ballpark?
A: No, in 2021 the Dragons went fully cashless at Day Air Ballpark, gift cards can be purchased in the Team Store, Customer Service Booth or Box Office for use in the stadium.
Arts Centers and Museums
Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
Dayton Art Institute
Dayton Cultural Center
Dayton Visual Arts Center
Fraze Pavilion
K-12 Gallery for Young People
LaComedia Dinner Theatre
The Loft Theatre
937-228-3630
937-223-5277
937-333-2489
937-224-3822
937-296-3300
937-278-4776
937-746-4554
937-228-7591
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center 937-376-4944
Nutter Center 937-775-3498
Riverbend Art Center 937-333-7000
Rosewood Arts Centre
University of Dayton Arena
937-296-0294
937-229-4635
Victoria Theatre Association 937-228-7591
Performing Arts
The Bach Society of Dayton
Brookville Community Theatre
Culture Works
Dayton Ballet Company
937-294-BACH
937-833-6790
937-222-ARTS
937-228-3630
Dayton Black Cultural Festival 937-475-2707
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 937-228-3232
Dayton Opera 937-228-3630
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra 937-228-3630
The Dayton Playhouse 937-424-8477
Dayton Theatre Guild
Fifth Third Broadway Series
The Human Race Theatre Company
937-278-5993
1-800-294-1816
937-461-3823
The Muse Machine 937-222-MUSE
Musica! 937-619-9755
Malls
Dayton Mall
2700 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.
At St. Rt. 725 and St. Rt. 741. Exit 44 off I-75 and exit 2 off I-675
Open: Mon.-Sat. 10 AM to 9 PM and Sun. Noon to 6 PM
The Mall at Fairfield Commons
2727 Fairfield Commons Dr.
Beavercreek, OH
Exit 10 off I-675 South and North
Open: Mon.-Sat. 10 AM to 9 PM and Sun. Noon to 6 PM
The Greene- Outlet Mall 51 Plum St. Beavercreek, OH
937-490-4900
Open: Mon.-Sat. 10 AM to 9 PM and Sun. Noon to 6 PM
If you’re looking for an interesting place to spend your evening, Downtown Dayton has plenty of nightlife to keep things lively. Whether your taste runs to the comfortable ambiance of a neighborhood pub or to someplace where you can dance the night away, you’ll find it here. If live music is your preference, you can come downtown to enjoy live jazz, rock, blues, swing salsa, ‘80s music and many other diverse musical styles.
GRAB N GO SPECIALTY CARTS
DIPPIN’ DOTS
DAIRY CAESAR DRESSING
CHEESE
CHEESE SAUCE
CHURROS
COFFEE CREAMER
GHOST PEPPER CHEESE
BRATWURST
HOT CHOCOLATE
JALAPENO CHEDDAR
BRATWURST
PIZZA
QUESO BLANCO
RANCH DRESSING
SOUR CREAM
VEGGIE BURGER
EGGS
CAESAR DRESSING
CHICKEN TENDERS
CHURROS
HONEY MUSTARD
MAYONNAISE
RANCH DRESSING
VEGGIE BURGERS
SOY
AMERICAN CHEESE
CARAMEL CORN
CHURROS
HOT CHOCOLATE
MAYONNAISE
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK
VEGGIE BURGERS
WHEAT
CHICKEN TENDERS
CHURROS
HAMBURGER BUNS
HOT CHOCOLATE
HOT DOG BUNS
PIZZA
PRETZELS
SEASONED FRIES
VEGGIE BURGERS
NUTS
CARAMEL CORN
Bratwurst
Section 107, 109, 112, 114
Burrito Bowls
Salsa Cart
Nacho Bowls
Section 105
Coffee/Hot Chocolate
Section 107, 109, 112, 114
Cheeseburgers
Section 114
Chicken Tenders / Basket
Section 114
1/2 Pound Coney
Dragon Sticks
Section 111, Moeller Brew Barn
Dragon Fire
Domestic Draft Beer
Section 107, 114
Domestic Beer Bottles
Section 109, 112
Donatos Pizza
Section 109, 112
Dragon Chalice Draft Cocktail
Section 109, 112
Dragon Stein Margarita
Section 105
French Fries
Section 114
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Lawn A
Frito Lay Chips
Section 112, 113, 114, 115
Funnel Cakes
Monument BBQ
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Section 114
Heater’s Hot Chocolate Chalice
Section 107, 109, 112, 114
Jumbo Hot Dogs
Section 107, 109, 112, 114
Labatt Blue Cans
Section 109, 112
Loaded Nachos
Section 105
Moeller Brew Barn Draft Beer
Section 105, 110
Packaged Imported/Specialty Beer
Section 105
Pork Tenderloin Fritter
Monument BBQ
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Seciton 107
Salads
Pepsi Grab’n’go
Soft Taco Section 105
Souvenir Helmet Nachos
Section 105
Vegetarian Burger
Section 114
AVAILABLE IN ALL CONCESSIONS:
Food Drinks
-Hot Dog
-Peanuts
-Fountain Soda
-Gatorade
-Mar-Chele Pretzel -Bottled Water
-Cracker Jacks
-Popcorn
-Nachos
-Candy
Monument Ave BBQ - Section 115
Beef Brisket Sandwich - Pulled Pork SandwichPeanuts - Potato Chips - Souvenir Helmet BBQ Chips - Housemade Kettle Chips - Pulled Pork
Nacho - Domestic Beer Bottles - White ClawBottled Soda - Bottled Water - Labatt Blue Cans
Smokies Sausage Shack - Section 106
Foot Long Bratwurst - Foot Long Hot Dogs
-Ghost Pepper/Apricot Sausage - Italian Sausage
- Smokie’s Sausage of the Homestand - Potato
Chips - Domestic Beer Bottles - Labatt Blue
Cans - Bottled Soda - Bottled Water
Steakadelphia - Section 107
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches - Philly Steak
Nachos - Souvenir Philly Steak Nachos - Potato
Chips - Domestic Beer Bottles - Labatt Blue
Cans - Bottled Soda - Bottled Water
Coney Corner - Section 114
Footlong Cincinnati Coney - Regular Cincinnati
Coney - Tijuana Dog - Potato Chips - Bottled
Water - Bottled Soda - Domestic Beer BottlesLabatt Blue Cans
Dragon’s Fire - Right Field Concourse
Cheeseburger - Potato Chips - Bottled
Water - Bottled Soda - Domestic Beer
Bottles - Labatt Blue Cans
Salsa Cart
Souvenir Helmet Nacho – Loaded Nacho
– Burrito Bowl – Walking Taco – Churros
– Bottled Water – Bottled Soda – Bottled
Gatorade – Domestic Beer Bottles – Labatt
Blue Cans – Moeller 20 oz. Draft – Margarita
16 oz. Draft
Sam Adams Tap Room - Section 105Labatt Blue Cans - Mike’s Hard Lemonade
Cans - White Claw Cans - Dragon Chalice
Specialty Cocktail - Specialty Draft Beer -
Domestic Bottled Beer - Cocktails - Wine
- Fountain Soda - Bottled Water - Peanuts
- Potato Chips - Cracker Jacks
Home Plate Bar - Section 111
Fountain Soda - Bottled Water - Domestic
Beer Bottles - White Claw Cans - Mike’s
Hard Lemonade Cans - Cocktails - Dragon
Chalice Specialty Cocktail - Cutwater
Cocktail Cans - Labatt Blue Cans - Premium
Draft Beer - Moeller Brew Barn Draft Beer
and Cans - Wine - Fresh Squeezed Hard
Lemonade Blox Upgrade - Soft PretzelsCracker Jacks - Peanuts
Dragon’s Lair- Left Field
Premium Draft Beer - Domestic Draft Beer
- Whtie Claw Cans - Mike’s Hard Lemonade
Cans - Cocktails - Dragon’s Chalice
Specialty Cocktail - Wine - Water - Blox
Upgrade - Potato Chips - Cracker JackPeanuts
Moeller Brew Barn Silo - Lawn D
Moeller Brew Barn Draft Beer and CansBottled Water - Peanuts - Cracker Jacks
Draft Beer Carts - Section 114, 104, Lawn D
Premium Draft Beer - Domestic Draft
Beer - Mike’s Hard Lemonade - PeanutsCracker Jack’s
Titos Cart/Bar - Section 113
Premium Draft Beer - Cocktails - Assorted
Craft Beer Bottles and Cans - White Claw
Cans - Dragon Chalice Specialty CocktailWine - Domestic - 16oz Cans - Mike’s Hard
Lemonade Cans - Bottled Water - Peanuts
Dippin Dots Carts - Section 108, Lawn A, Lawn B and Lawn D
Souvenir Helmet - Dippin Dots Cup - Cotton Candy - Bottled Water
Bill’s Lemonade - Lawn A
Regular Sized Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Graeter’s Ice Cream Cart - Section 111
Graeter’s Ice Cream Helmet, Cotton Candy Bottled Water
Graeter’s Big Ice Cream Cups - Section 107, 109, 112, 114
Sweet P’s
DAYTON DRAGONS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL
Sponsor: Kroger
Promotion/Event Details: Kids ages 7 to 13 have the opportunity to participate. Once selected as a Kroger Baseball Buddy, the winning child will receive six lawn tickets to a specific game. Prior to the start of the game, the buddies will receive a jersey to wear (and keep) and get to sit in the dugout with the players. When the Dragons are introduced, the Baseball Buddies names will also be announced. The Dragons player and the Baseball Buddy will both run out to their position on the field. The Baseball Buddies will stay with their player throughout the singing of the national anthem. After the national anthem, the Baseball Buddies will return to the dugout and be escorted to their seats.
Date/Time Frame: • Saturday, June 10
• Sunday, June 11
• Saturday, June 24
• Sunday, June 25
• Saturday, July 8
• Sunday, July 9
• Saturday, July 22
• Sunday, July 23
• Saturday, August 5
• Sunday, August 6
• Saturday, August 26
• Sunday, August 27
• Wednesday, September 13 - Baseball Buddies Grand Prize
How to participate: To enter, individuals must go to their local Kroger store and pick-up an entry form at the Baseball Buddy display (typically by the Customer Service desk) or visit the Dragons online. All entries will be mailed in to the Dragons front office.
Prizes (If necessary): Grand Prize: All selected buddies will be entered in a drawing to win a free softball game to be played at Day Air Ballpark with 25 of their friends and 5 Dragons players.
Services Contact: Brittany Snyder
brittany.snyder@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 x 148
Sponsor: Day Air Credit Union
Promotion/Event Details: Come out to Day Air Ballpark to meet with representatives from over 60 colleges and universities from around the country. Attend seminars about financing and choosing the right college and, be entered to win a scholarship by pre-registering for the event.
Date/Time Frame: Wednesday, September 27, 2022 6PM-8PM
How to participate: Register on www.daytondragons.com/collegeprep starting on August 5, 2023.
Prizes (If necessary): Those who pre-register online and attend the event are entered to win a college scholarship from Day Air Credit Union.
Services Contact: Brandy Guinaugh
brandy.guinaugh@daytondragons.com
(937)228-2287 x 143
Alex Livingston
alex.livingston@daytondragons.com
(937)228-2287 x 112
Sponsor: Flying Ace Express Carwash
Promotion/Event Details: The Dragons Community All-Star Program honors individuals who have gone above and beyond to improve the quality of life in the Miami Valley. From fire fighters to first responders to volunteers and good Samaritans, we’re going to highlight these Community All-Stars at Dragons games all summer long. Several will even be honored during a Dragons game with a tribute video about their story.
The Dragons are going to “Honor Dayton’s Best” at games all summer long. It’s time these unsung Community All-Stars are recognized for their good deeds and efforts.
Date/Time Frame:
• May 19
• June 9
• July 7
• August 1
• September 5
How to participate: Nominate an all-star today by visiting www.daytondragons.com/communityallstar
Services Contact: Jake Arthur
jake.arthur@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 x 116
Sponsor: Orthopedic Associates
Promotion/Event Details: The 2023 Dragons 5K will take place on Saturday, July 15 at 8 AM, starting on the plaza in front of Day Air Ballpark. The event is open to walkers, runners, and strollers.
For signing up, participants will receive four lawn tickets to a Dragons game, a Dragons 5K t-shirt, Dragons hat, finisher’s medal and more! The race will be immediately followed by a post-race party on the plaza.
- Pets are not allowed for safety reasons
- Everyone is welcome at the post-race party.
- The race course can be found online.
- Shirt size requests are only guaranteed if you sign up by July 8.
Date/Time Frame: Saturday, July 15 at 8 AM
Early bag pick up on July 14 from 8 AM to 6 PM at stadium
How to participate: Sign up by: visiting www.daytondragons.com/dragons5k or filling out a registration form at the box office.
Cost: $25 until June 1
$30 until July 8
$35 after July 8
$20 for youth (age 17 & under)
Services Contact: Jake Arthur
jake.arthur@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 x 116
Sponsor: Wendy’s
Promotion/Event Details: The Wendy’s Friends and Family program gives our fans dinner and a show! This program includes a special Dayton Dragons hat, a ticket to the game, and a Wendy’s voucher for a Biggie Bag. This value would normally range from $40. Kids can run the basespostgame.
Date/Timeframe:
• Saturday, April 15, 2023
• Sunday, April 30, 2023
• Friday, May 19, 2023
• Thursday, June 1, 2023
• Saturday, June 10, 2023
• Sunday, June 25, 2023
• Friday, July 7, 2023
• Sunday, August 5, 2023
• Friday, August 25, 2023
• Thursday, September 7, 2023
How to participate: To purchase, fans need to contact a ticket representative at (937) 228-2287, visit the Dragons box office, or online at www.daytondragons.com.
Cost: $13 for lawn seats or $17 for stadium seats
Services Contact: Jack Twomey
jack.twomey@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 x 111
Sponsor: Heidelberg Distributing
Promotion/Event Details: The 13th annual Great American Beer Tasting event will take place on Saturday, August 12 from 2 PM to 6 PM at Day Air Ballpark. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that will include over 100 beers to sample from, fun games, and plenty of high-end Budweiser and Dayton Dragons raffle prizes.
Tickets are $35 until June 1, $40 until August 7 and ($50 per ticket if purchased the week of the event) and includes 20 samples, a raffle ticket for Budweiser and Dragons merchandise, and a souvenir pint glass. If you purchase your ticket before June 1, you will also receive a free 2023 Great American Beer Tasting t-shirt as well as three additional raffle tickets.
Designated driver tickets are also available for $10 per ticket and includes complimentary soda or water as well as a raffle ticket.
Date/Time Frame: Saturday, August 12 from 2 PM to 6 PM.
How to participate: To purchase tickets, fans can visit the Dragons box office or visit www.daytondragons.com/beertasting
Prizes (If necessary): Prizes include Budweiser and Dragons merchandise.
Cost: $35 pre sale until June 1
$40 pre sale until August 7
$50 week of event
$10 designated driver tickets
Services Contact: Nicole Annucci
nicole.annucci@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 x 114
Sponsor: Bob Ross Auto
Promotion/Event Details: 32 high schools in the Miami Valley area are taking the field at Day Air Ballpark.
Visit www.daytondragons.com/hsbaseball for more information.
Date/Timeframe:
How to participate: Our 2023 High School Baseball Schedule is finalized. However, if you would like your school to participate in the program, contact a Dragons ticket representative and they will add you to the list for next year.
Contact: Carl Hertzberg
carl.hertzberg@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 ext. 160
Tanner Buhrts
tanner.buhrts@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 ext. 139
Sponsor: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Promotion/Event Details: Five honorees will be recognized during an inning break at five separate games that will showcase some of the most remarkable success stories that Anthem has been a key player in. The honoree will be recognized on the field during an inning break and will then make a lap around the bases to signify a “Home Run for Life”. Inning break is typically the end of the 3rd.
Date/Timeframe:
• Wednesday, May 17
• Wednesday, June 7
• Wednesday June 28
• Wednesday, July 19
• Wednesday, August 23
How to participate: All honorees are pre-selected Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Honorees, their families, their doctors, Anthem reps. etc, will enjoy the game from a suite, food & beverages, a behind the scenes tour and souvenirs. Honorees are also recognized on the field during an inning break and will get to take a lap around the bases.
Services Contact: Brittany Snyder
brittany.snyder@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 ext. 148
Sponsor: Dayton Development Coalition, Reynolds and Reynolds, Resonant Sciences
Promotion/Event Details: The Hometown Heroes Program with the support of DDC, Reynolds and Reynolds, is a season long celebration for all veterans, both past and present. Four times throughout the 2022 season, the Hometown Heroes Program will be spotlighting various organizations and causes.
Date/Time Frame: • Friday, April 14
• Saturday, May 20
• Thursday, June 8
• Tuesday, July 4
• Saturday, August 26 - American Celebration Night
Services Contact: Tanner Buhrts
tanner.buhrts@daytondragons.com
(937)228-2287 x 139
Sponsor: Hot Head Burrito
Promotion/Event Details: Members (Ages 3 - 14) receive:
• Dragons replica Sunday green jersey
• Dragons Lunch Bag
• Dragons hat
• Dragons lawn tickets (2)
• Hot Head Burrito Kids Meal Voucher
• Monthly prize drawings and Newsletter
Date/Timeframe: • Starts 3/17 - While supplies last
How to participate: Sign-up for the 2023 Dragons Kids Club by:
• Visiting the Dragons Den Team store
• Going online to www.daytondragons.com/KidsClub
• Calling (937) 228-2287
Cost: $24.99
Services Contact: Brittany Snyder
brittany.snyder@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 x 148
Sponsor: Donatos Pizza
Promotion/Event Details: Donatos Movie Night will be showing “Minions: Rise of Gru” (PG) on the Dragons giant HD video board.
Gates open at 6pm, movie starts at 7:30 pm. Before the movie, hang out with Heater and Gem, play games, participate in a raffle and more. Visit daytondragons.com/movienight for more info.
Date/Time Frame: Friday, August 18, 2023 (6:00pm - 10:00pm)
How to participate: Purchase a medium or large pizza from Dayton-area Donatos Visit www.daytondragons.com/movienight for more info.
Cost: FREE with purchase of a medium or large pizza at Donatos
Services Contact: Tanner Buhrts
tanner. buhrts@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 x 139
Sponsor: Ohio’s 529 Plan, The Dayton Dragons Foundation, WDTN-TV, and Dayton’s CW, Roosters, and Energy Optimizers
Promotion/Event Details: The Dragons MVP Program, a tool for teachers, uses the marketing power of Dayton Dragons Baseball as an educational tool for fourth and fifth grade teachers to help them motivate and reward students for success in the classroom. This is where the beauty of the Dragons MVP Program kicks in. The use and distribution of the awards we’re offering is entirely up to each teacher. Each teacher is the sole judge and jury in how to use the Dayton Dragons MVP ‘tool’ in their classroom.
Fourth and fifth grade teachers in a five county area (Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren counties) will receive an award kit to recognize five students in their classroom. Each of the five students selected as a Dragons MVP in their classroom will receive four lawn tickets to a special MVP night at Day Air Ballpark, an MVP certificate, and a uniquely designed MVP hat. In addition to these items, they also have the opportunity to have their success story highlighted in PlayBall! And Dayton Daily News, participate in a pre-game parade, throws out a first pitch, participate in the umpire/plate meeting, deliver the game ball to the mound, and participate in an Entertainment skit during a Dragons game.
Date/Time Frame: • Tuesday, April 11
• Wednesday, April 12
• Thursday, April 13
• Friday, April 14
• Tuesday, April 25
• Wednesday, April 26
• Thursday, April 27
How to participate: Must be a 4th or 5th grade student awarded by their teacher. Services Contact: Jack Twomey
jack.twomey@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 x 111
Kaylie Marshallkaylie.marshall@daytondragons.com
(937) 228-2287 x 108
Sponsor: Montgomery County Environmental Services
Promotion/Event Details: Just get a tracking sheet from the Day Air Credit Union Customer Service Booth or download on daytondragons.com/rbi. Learn to recycle right and check off a set amount of items listed on the tracking form for two weeks. Submit final tracked recycling numbers online at www.daytondragons.com/rbi
Return your tracking form or submit final tracking numbers online with your name, address, phone number and email included on the sheet. It can be dropped off at Day Air Ballpark Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM or mailed to the Dragons PO box.
Participants will receive a voucher for an RBI water bottle and RBI recycling bin (while supplies last) and an invite to 1 of 2 exclusive “RBI Nights” at a Dragons game. Participants can receive up to 4 lawn tickets for one of these nights.
Prizes (If necessary): Voucher is good for 1 prize: Exclusive RBI Water Bottle Participants can also win:
• VIP experience
• Four lawn tickets to an RBI Night at Dragons Game
• Exclusive RBI Gifts
• Automatically be entered to win Dragons prizes / experiences.
• Opportunity to throw out a first pitch
• Opportunity to win a luxury suite
Date/Time Frame: Promotion runs from start of season through August 5
RBI Night #1 - Thursday, June 22
RBI Night #2 - Tuesday, August 22
How to participate: Grab a tracking sheet from the Customer Service Booth or download on www.daytondragons.com/rbi and recycle correct items for two weeks.
Services Contact: Alex Livingston
alex.livingston@daytondragons.com
(937)228-2287 x 112
Sponsor: CareSource
Promotion/Event Details: CareSource’s Veteran Salute program highlights five veterans’ stories during the course of each season.
Veterans who are chosen are honored at a Dragons game with an in-game ceremony and provided with VIP treatment during their special game.
The program is an extension of CareSource’s continued commitment to serving special populations and its new efforts to support veterans through innovative health and life services programs.
If you know a veteran who deserves to be honored through this program, please submit their story online at www.daytondragons.com/veteransalute.
Any living, military veteran from the Miami Valley is eligible to be nominated. Deadline to submit a story is June 30, 2023.
Prizes (If necessary): Each veteran chosen to be highlighted will receive VIP treatment, including a pre-game stadium tour, a suite for them and their family and friends (food/beverage included), an on-field recognition during an inning break, and a special gift.
Date/Time Frame: Deadline to submit a veteran’s story is June 30, 2023.
Game Dates (one veteran honored per date):
• Sunday, May 21
• Sunday, June 25
• Sunday, July 23
• Sunday, August 6
• Sunday, September 10
How to participate: Submit a veterans’ story online at www.daytondragons.com/veteransalute.
If your veteran’s story is selected, the nominator will be contacted via phone or email.
Services Contact: Kaylie Marshall
kaylie.marshall@daytondragons.com
(937)228-2287 x 108h
Sponsor: Penn Station
Promotion/Event Details: Every Tuesday - Sunday Dragons fans can show the Penn Station coupon available on daytondragons.com/pennstation and social media and redeem a Buy One Get One free sandwich.
Promotional Items: Buy One Get One Digital Coupon
Date/Time Frame: Every Tuesday - Sunday (during Dragons Homestands)
How to participate: Show digital coupon at participating Penn Station locations
Services Contact: Jake Arthur
jake.arthur@daytondragons.com
(937)228-2287 x 116