7/8/17 - STAR WARS NIGHT WITH THE SACRAMENTO RIVERCATS

[Draeden Wren (Donald Wicks)]

The Sacramento River Cats baseball team is offering an open invite to costumed fan groups to attend their event on July 8, 2017. This is approved by Lucasfilm. For event details and participation please contact the team directly. Contact information for the event is listed below. Please feel free to share this broadly with your clubs!

Contact: Trevor Levine / tlevine@rivercats.com

We have an interesting occurrence for the 8th as it has since been named a rescheduled double header. First pitch will be at 5:05 PM for the first game, with the second game pending afterwards. We’d ask that those who are attending the game be here around 3:30 PM. Gates will open at 4 and I assume that you’ll need time to change before gates open.

The event has no distinct end time as it is a baseball game and there’s no way to tell when a game will end. However we ask that you stay for the first game and you’re free to leave in-between games.

We will have a parking pass list for those attending the event. I highly suggest that everyone attending carpools to the event as it makes splitting up the passes much easier.

I will be the main point of contact but you will likely not have an opportunity to see me as I am stuck in the control room during the game. I will have someone meet with you come that gameday. I haven’t scheduled my staff yet for that date but I will give you a name when one is presented to me.

You can call my cell phone at 978-578-3325 if you have any more questions.

Trevor



Directly below is what we send to the teams regarding Open Invites for Fan Group participation at sports games:

All SW themed events with Major and Minor league teams are now considered OPEN INVITES. This means we do not have to cast and teams do not have to pay performers. Teams must welcome all fan groups on a first come basis and cannot ask for specific characters or specific amounts. They can set a maximum limit based on accommodations. Open Invites are just that: an invitation to fan groups to show up at an event in costume. Teams cannot direct fan group members to do any activities or be anywhere specific at a specific time. They may provide the groups with a list of activities to self-organize and participate in, but it is at fan group members’ own discretion. We strongly prefer that characters do not throw out first pitches, participate in puck drops, sing the National Anthem or things of that nature – if they want, fan group members may escort a child or fan to the mound, etc., but must not be directed to do so. Characters should not hold, wear, sit in or stand on any branded item or logo, especially with a team emblem. The fan groups are welcome to be photographed with others wearing the team logo/brands or in front of signage featuring the team logo/brand, however. We strongly suggest that teams provide a handler for costumed fans during activities to ensure the safety and security of said costumed fans and to protect them from overzealous game attendees. Costumed fan groups must be referred to as members from their respective fan groups and not as official SW/Disney/Lucasfilm characters.

Please do not RSVP with LFL. The corresponding team contact is listed above if you and your members are interested. Spots fill up fast - not all fan groups will get to participate in events where there is a set limit, which are based on a teams’ bandwidth for accommodation.

Fan Groups invited to attend:

501st: Golden Gate Garrison
Rebel Legion: Endor Base
Mandos: Teren Clan
Saber Guild
Lightsaber Team
R2 Builders
The New Order
Stormtrooper Ranch
Outer Rim Brigade: Firespray Outpost

May the Force be with you!
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- Draeden Wren

Until we reach the last edge, the last opening, the last star, and can go no higher. - Enfys Nest

[Draeden Wren (Donald Wicks)]

You’re all set for a parking pass in our red lot.

When you arrive please make your way to the suite entrance. I’ll have a more detailed email later today!
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- Draeden Wren

Until we reach the last edge, the last opening, the last star, and can go no higher. - Enfys Nest

[Draeden Wren (Donald Wicks)]

We have all parking passes for you in our Red Lot

We would like to have everyone that's attending here ideally be at the gate at 5PM. We know that the game is slated to start at 4:30 but it will be a very low traffic situation at the gates that early. Those whom are here that early are welcome to be at gates at that time.

We will try to grab characters for contests throughout the night for contests are hope we can make some great memories.

I'll hope that we could keep most characters until around 9 PM. I realize it makes it a little difficult but hopefully we can hang onto some for later in the night. Obviously zero obligation with the oddness of the double header but we can make it work!

We will provide water to both of the dressing rooms. We realize it's a tight space but hopefully we can get all things organized on our end internally.

I'll have Jordan whom is my Lead Cat Crew Member be your primary contact when you get to the game, any requests you need for tomorrow can go through her. Her cell phone number is 916-719-2639. Please reach out to her with any questions. She's expecting a call if need be.

Thanks and looking forward to tomorrow.
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- Draeden Wren

Until we reach the last edge, the last opening, the last star, and can go no higher. - Enfys Nest