2009 Promotional Schedule
   
Wednesday, June 10 Home Opener! Welcome Jack Clark & Danny Cox to Springfield! Sliders Championship Ring Giveaway presented by Hopp Information Technologies. The first 500 fans will receive a free championship ring commemorating the 2008 championship season. Magnet Schedule Giveaway sponsored by Allied Waste Services. The first 500 fans will receive a free 2009 magnet schedule. 
 

Friday, June 12 State Journal Register Night. Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by Allied Waste Services. The first 500 fans will receive a free 2009 magnet schedule. Post Game “Fireworks Fridays” sponsored by United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local No. 16. Reading Club Night! 
 

Saturday, June 13 Sliders Baseball Cap Giveaway. The first 500 fans will receive a free Springfield Sliders baseball cap. Magnet Schedule Giveaway sponsored by Allied Waste Services. The first 500 fans will receive a free 2009 magnet schedule.  
 

Tuesday, June 16 Jack Clark Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Springfield Park District. The first 500 fans will receive a free bobblehead of the Sliders field manager & former St. Louis Cardinal great Jack Clark. Scout Night! 
 

Thursday, June 18 Blues, Bones & Baseball presented by Smokey Bones Barbeque and Grill. Post game concert by the Dan Rivero Trio. Leinenkugel’s Can Coozie Giveaway sponsored by Miller Brewing Company. The first 500 fans, 21 and older, will receive a complimentary can coozie. Sweet Home Chicago Night! $3.00 admission for fans wearing Blackhawks, Cubs, or White Sox apparel. 
 

Saturday, June 27 St. John’s Children’s Hospital Bicycle Helmet Giveaway. The first 500 kids, 12 and under, will receive a free bicycle helmet courtesy of St. John’s Children’s Hospital. Free Cash Night sponsored by Town & Country Bank. Fans will have an opportunity to win cash in the money machine! 
 

Sunday, June 28 All Faith Night! Former Chicago Cub & St. Louis Cardinal Kent Bottenfield will be on-hand to sign autographs prior to the game & perform a post game concert by FCA & Calvary Temple Christian Center. $3.00 admission for fans showing a church bulletin. Pre game play-catch with dad on the field! Springfield Southewest Baseball Night! 
 

Wednesday, July 1 Danny Cox Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Sangamon County Pain Center & ABC 20. The first 500 fans will receive a free bobblehead of the Sliders pitching coach & former St. Louis Cardinal great Danny Cox.  
 

Thursday, July 2 Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Baseball Card Giveaway presented by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum. The first 500 fans will receive a free Abraham Lincoln bicentennial baseball card. Pre 4th of July Fireworks Celebration presented by County Market. Post game All-American Fireworks Extravaganza! 
 

Sunday, July 5 Sliders Baseball Card Set Giveaway presented by Antonio’s Pizza. The first 500 fans will receive a free baseball card set of the 2009 Sliders players & coaches. 
 

Monday, July 6 Fredbird The Redbird Night & Rally Rag Giveaway presented by Sangamon County Pain Center. Come to the ballpark to meet the St. Louis Cardinals mascot! Also, the first 500 fans will receive a free red & white rally rag! 
 

Wednesday, July 8 Speedy Bobblehead Giveaway presented by the Springfield Park District. The first 500 fans will receive a free bobble head of the Sliders mascot!  
 

Thursday, July 9 Foam Finger Giveaway presented by Optimal Chiropractice: A Creating Wellness Center – Dr. Martha Nessler. The first 500 fans get a free foam finger. 
 

Friday, July 10 Vince Coleman Night! Former St. Louis Cardinal great & legendary base stealer Vince Coleman will be on-hand to sign autographs prior to the game. Post Game “Fireworks Fridays” presented by United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local No.16 
 

Sunday, July 12 Sliders Championship Ring Giveaway presented by Hupp Information Technologies. The first 500 fans will receive a free championship ring commemorating the 2008 championship season. Little League Night! 
 

Wednesday, July 15 2009 Prospect League All-Star Game presented by Bennigan’s. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum & ABC 20. Come out to the ballpark to see the future stars of tomorrow! Coz’s Pizza & Pub Home Run Derby to precede game. Post Game Fireworks courtesy of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local No. 16. 
 

Friday, July 17 2nd Annual Guns vs. Hoses Charity Softball Game. Home Run Derby 7:05pm. Game 7:35pm. Come out and support our local heroes from the area police and fire departments. $4.00 admission. 
 

Monday, July 20 Jack Clark Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Springfield Park District. The first 500 fans will receive a free bobblehead of the Sliders field manager & former St. Louis Cardinal great Jack Clark. Scout Night! 
 

Wednesday, July 22 Sliders Baseball Card Set Giveaway presented by Antonio’s Pizza. The first 500 fans will receive a free baseball card set of the 2009 Sliders players & coaches. 
 

Thursday, July 23 Jimmy Buffett Night presented by Lickins Brand Bar-B-Cue Products, Dutch Farm Cheese & Wonder Bread. $2.00 Miller Chills & Cheeseburgers all night long! Miller Chill Can Coozie Giveaway sponsored by Miller Brewing Company. The First 500 fans, 21 and older, will receive a free can coozie. 
 

Friday, July 24 Illinois Pork Producers Night presented by Illinois Pork Producers Association. Post Game “Fireworks Fridays” courtesy of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local No. 16. 
 

Saturday, July 25 Whitey Herzog Night! Legendary St. Louis Cardinal Manager Whitey Herzog will be on hand to meet & greet the fans! 
 

Sunday, July 26 Sliders Mini Bat Giveaway presented by Coca-Cola of Springfield. The first 500 kids, 12 and under, will receive a free mini bat. Little League Night! 
 

Thursday, July 30 Illini Night presented by Red Cactus Salsa, Lickens Brand Bar-B-Cue Products. Jays/Snyder’s Snack Foods & Wonder Bread. Salute the Chief! Former Illni Chief, Logan Ponce, will be on-hand to sign autographs. College Night! Half price tickets & free mini hamburgers to college students showing ID. Chamber Night! 
 

Friday, July 31 St. Patty’s Night in July presented by Bennigan’s. Sliders players and coaches will sport green jerseys, which will be auctioned off after the game. Proceeds will go to benefit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. Post Game “Fireworks Fridays” courtesy of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local No. 16. 
 

Saturday, August 1 Strike Out Stroke Night! $1.00 for each ticket purchased at the gate will be donated to St. John’s Hospital Stroke Program. 2009 Sliders Team Poster Giveaway presented by Rudin Printing & St. John’s Hospital. The first 750 fans will receive a free Sliders poster. Garrison Group will donate $50 to the St. John’s Hospital Stroke Program for every strikeout by a Sliders pitcher. 
 

Monday, August 3 Exhibition Game: U.S. Military All-Stars vs. Springfield Sliders, Danny Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Sangamon County Pain Center & ABC 20. The first 500 fans will receive a free bobblehead of the Sliders pitching coach & former St. Louis Cardinal Danny Cox. Free admission to military families! 
 

Tuesday, August 4 Tackle Cancer Night! The St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders will be on-hand to sign autographs prior to the game and Sliders will donate proceeds to the American Cancer Society. 
 

Wednesday, August 5 Speedy Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Springfield Park District. The first 500 fans will receive a free bobblehead of the Sliders mascot! 
 

Friday, August 7 Fan Appreciate Night! Great Giveaways all night long! Post Game “Fireworks Fridays” courtesy of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local No. 16.