Fisher Cats Unveil New Team Colors, Promotional Schedule for All-Star Season

Manchester, N.H. - The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, have announced their new official team colors as red, white and blue. The Fisher Cats have also released their 2011 Promotional Schedule and Mini-Ticket Plans, including a team record 29 Atlas Fireworks shows and 19 premium giveaway items.

The Fisher Cats uniform design will remain the same as the 2010 season while the color schemes will be new.  The home uniforms will be white with blue piping around the arms, neck and down the front of the jersey and sides of each pant leg. The "Fisher Cats" script will remain across the chest of the jersey in blue with a white and red outline. The home cap will be blue and feature a white "NH" logo with blue and red outline, and a silver Fisher Cat's tail crossing the "H".

"We think the new colors are suited to our logo and our region," said Fisher Cats President Rick Brenner.  "We tried the red, white, and blue uniforms on the Fourth of July last season and our fans were very receptive, and they brought us a no-hitter.  We are excited to have a sharp new look for our fans and can't wait to debut it on the field."

The road uniform will be blue in color with white piping. "Fisher Cats" will be script on the chest in white with red outline.  The left sleeve will adorn a red, white and blue Uncle Sam logo.  The road cap will be blue with a gray bill and feature the white "NH" logo with blue and red outline, and a silver Fisher Cat's tail crossing the "H".

The alternate jersey will be red in color with white piping.  The left chest will feature a white "FC" logo, and on the left sleeve the silver Fisher Cat's paw wrapped around a baseball logo. All uniforms will be accompanied with blue socks.

The wardrobe will also feature three alternate caps and a batting practice cap.  The batting practice cap will be blue with a red bill and will adorn the silver Fisher Cat's paw wrapped around a baseball logo.  The first alternate cap will be blue with a red bill and feature the white "NH" logo with blue and red outline, and a silver Fisher Cat's tail crossing the "H". Alternate cap number two will be red with a blue bill and feature a white overlapping "FC" logo with blue outline. Alternate cap number three will be red with a blue bill and feature the red, white and blue Uncle Sam logo.

Authentic Fisher Cats merchandise featuring the new colors, such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, fitted and adjustable caps for men, women and children are now available at the official Fisher Cats Souvenir Store at Merchantsauto.com Stadium, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Fans can shop online 24 hours a day at www.nhfishercats.com.

Fisher Cats fans will have the opportunity on select dates to receive complimentary giveaway items including kids jerseys, baseball caps, mini bats, t-shirts, logo baseballs, pennants, magnetic schedules, backpacks, lunch bags and bobbleheads. 2011 will also feature the return of USA Subs Baseball Bingo, where you can win great prizes everytime your Fisher Cats are at bat during every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday home game.  The first giveaway of the 2011 season will come on Opening Day, April 7, when the first 1,000 fans through the Merchantsauto.com Stadium gates will receive the popular Fisher Cats Fleece Blanket.

"Our fans deserve the best brand of entertainment when they come to the ballpark and it is important to us that we provide it," said Brenner.  "I think the promotional calendar this season has something for everyone. We've upped our Atlas Fireworks shows and have added some new and exciting events that we think our fans will really enjoy."

Guests at Merchantsauto.com Stadium will be treated to a plethora of themed nights including Salute to the Competitive Intramural Athlete (April 11), Oral Health Challenge Night, presented by Northeast Delta Dental (April 28, June 12, July 19, 31, Aug. 14), Teacher Appreciation Night (May 17), Memorial Day Celebration, courtesy of BAE Systems (May 30), Law Enforcement Night (June 9), Faith and Family Night (July 7, Aug. 13), Splash Day (July 11, Aug. 10), Decades Night (July 23), Military Appreciation Night, presented by BAE Systems (Aug. 24), and Fan Appreciation Day (Aug. 28).  All veterans and active military personnel will receive free admission on Memorial Day Celebration and Military Appreciation Night courtesy of BAE Systems. New Hampshire plans to unveil additional themed events as the season draws near.

The Fisher Cats will continue to offer several cuisine specific events in 2011 including the Chili Cook-Off (April 13), Chowder Fest (April 27) and the Wing-Off (May 18).  New in 2011, fans with peanut allergies will be able to enjoy two scheduled Peanut Free Nights on May 19 and June 22. 

Students who excel in the classroom and on the playing field will continue to be honored by the Fisher Cats with U.S. Cellular Most Improved Student Night (May 8, June 8, 22), Indian Head Athletics Scholar Athlete Night (April 21, May 18, June 7), CCSNH Reading Challenge Night (April 27, May 9, 29, June 7, 21), Educational Day (May 11, 19), Music Awards Night (April 26), Autofair Make the Grade Night (June 10) and Summer Reading Night (Aug. 9).

Local Scout Troops will have the opportunity to stay the night on the award winning field at Merchantsauto.com Stadium during two scheduled Scout Sleepover Nights on June 10 and August 12.

 2011 Fisher Cats Mini-Ticket Plans will include ten- and six-game options for each individual package. Fans may choose from the Red Sox Affiliate Plan, Fireworks Frenzy Plan, Friday Mini-Ticket Plan, Saturday Mini-Ticket Plan, Sunday Mini-Ticket Plan, FREE Food Mini-Ticket Plan and the Pick-a-Plan. All packages include a bonus ticket to Opening Day on April 7.

The FREE Food Mini-Ticket Plan provides the fan with a voucher redeemable for a hotdog, bag of chips and small fountain drink to go along with each game's ticket. The Pick-a-Plan package gives fans the option to select any combination of ten or more games during the season they would like to attend.

Any fan who purchases a 2011 Mini-Ticket Plan will receive a complimentary bonus gift package including a free oil change or five car washes from Valvoline Instant Oil Change; one (1) free lift ticket to Pats Peak Ski Area; a $10 gift card to Sanel Auto Parts; and a $10 gift card to T-BONES Restaurant/Cactus Jack's.

New in 2011, the Fisher Cats Debit Card offers fans the option to use a special personalized account with a personalized ID card to purchase tickets for Fisher Cats games with funds previously deposited into an account.  This alternative means of ticket access provides fans with a quick and flexible way to pay for tickets to any game they choose.

New Hampshire Fisher Cats Full- and Half-Season tickets for the 2011 All-Star Season, including Opening Day 2011 on April 7^th and the 2011 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game on July 13 at Merchantsauto.com Stadium are on sale now. Tickets to the 2010 Granite State Baseball Dinner, presented by Northeast Delta Dental, scheduled for Saturday, November 20, are also on sale by calling (603) 641-2005 or visiting www.nhfishercats.com.

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