From the Bee Hive

Thursday, September 1st 2016
Hello Friends,

This is it! The final four games of the regular season and it's coming down to the wire between the Rome Braves (Atlanta Braves) and YOUR Augusta GreenJackets! Each team tied for first place in the Southern Division, we have a jam packed weekend in store including our final Junior Jackets game where kids eat FREE and it's Fan Appreciation Weekend!  We'll also be having our final Bark in the Park for 2016 so bring man's best friend and join the fun!

The GreenJackets are in position to make a playoff run and we need you to come out and Orange Out The Lake! 
 
This week's From the Bee Hive E-blast includes information on this Sunday's Junior Jackets Day at the Lake, Saturday's AU Run With the GreenJackets 5K, Playoff tickets, Bojangles Fireworks Family 4 Pack and much, much more!  

THANK YOU for being a member of Junior Jackets in 2016, we're up to over 3,000 members and growing!  Hope to see you out at the Lake this weekend!

Catch the Buzz,

Auggie


Check Out the 2016 Ticket Options!

2016 Little Caesars Birthday Bash

All-New Future Jackets Program



Last Junior Jackets Sunday Game for 2016 - Kids Eat FREE
Fan Appreciation Weekend/Bark in the Park 
 
Junior Jackets Game Sunday, September 4th
vs. Rome Braves  (Atlanta Braves)
Gates Open: 4:00pm
First Pitch: 5:05pm

A special thank you to the 2016 Junior Jackets partners allowing this program to be FREE: Associated Credit Union, EdVenture Children's Museum, Kid to Kid, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt and Tum-E Yummies!  

Check in at the Junior Jackets table located out front by the Shepeard Community Blood Center Ticket Office on your way into the game this week to get your FREE ticket and FREE Food Voucher!

September 4th is a special Junior Jackets Sunday, as it is our last Junior Jackets Sunday of 2016! We'll have a jam packed celebration of FUN for you including our last Bark in the Park Sunday and Junior Jacket kids members 12 and under eat FREE!

Bring your 4-legged friends out to Lake Olmstead Stadium! As always, there will be prizes and various contests for dogs and their owners.

Have you come and taken advantage of all the great Junior Jackets perks this season? If not you won't want to miss:
  • Pre-game Catch on the Field 4:00pm-4:30pm
  • High Five Tunnel 
  • First pitch kid
  • Play Ball Kid
  • Guest PA announcer
  • Super Contests
  • Run the bases after the game 
  • and so much more...

GreenJackets Homestand Preview (9/2 - 9/5)

The playoffs are on the line and the GreenJackets are back in town for their final home stand, a 4-game series with the Rome Braves (Atlanta Braves) Friday, September 2nd. It's also Fan Appreciation Weekend and with giveaways and fun for all ages, come and see what all the fun is about!  Read More!
Individual Playoff Tickets On-Sale Now!
Your GreenJackets in a battle for playoff spot
 
For the first time since 2013 YOUR GreenJackets are on the verge of the South Atlantic League Playoffs.  We are currently in a battle with the Rome Braves who we finish the season with at the Lake this weekend!  Now mo re than ever we invite you to come out and Defend the Lake as we Cheer on the 'Jackets!  It's going to be an exciting Fall here at the GreenJackets!
 
Tentative Play off Home Schedule: 
First Round (Best of 3):
Game #1 - W ednesday, September 7th at 7:05 PM                   

Championship Round (Best of 5):
Game #1 - Monday, September 12th at 7:05 PM                         
Game #2 - Tuesday, September 13th at 7:05 PM                         

Opportunity to purchase discounted 2016 Playoff Strip:
Playoff Strips (All 3 Games)*
Box:  $27
Reserved:  $21
General Admission:  $18
*Any unused tickets due to games not being played would be credited toward a 2017 season seat plan. 
 
 
To join the fun contact theGreenJackets Front Office Representative at (706) 922-WINS(9467) or email info@greenjacketsbaseball.com.
AU Run With the GreenJackets 5K 
Grab your friends and join us Saturday

It's not to late to register to join the GreenJackets and the Augusta University Cross Country and Track and Field Team for an annual tradition to kick off Labor Day Weekend - Saturday, September 3rd - the Augusta University Run for the GreenJackets 5k.  It's shaping up to be a cool Saturday morning for a run!
 
Registration is only $26 and includes race entry, ticket to GreenJackets game that evening and a collectors Water Bottle - all while supporting the Augusta University Cross Country and Track and Field Team  

Military Appreciation & Great Outdoors Jersey Auction


The Military and Outdoor Jerseys auctions are live and bidding ends this Friday at 5:00pm! Proceeds benefit  the  Augusta Warrior Project and National Wild Turkey Federation.  
Bryan Reynolds Named SAL Player of the Week


The Augusta GreenJackets are proud to announce that outfielder Bryan Reynolds has been named SAL Player of the Week. This week's award ranges from the dates of Augusta 22nd through 28th. 

Reynolds hit .467 for the week, going 14-30 with one home run and four RBI in seven games. 

Bojangles Fireworks Family 4 Pack

Fans have 1 more chance to purchase the most popular new package with the GreenJackets, the Bojangles Fireworks Family 4 Pack. For only $40 ($99 value) it's the best deal in town!  
EdVenture - Farmville 

Join Edventure Children's Museum for the annual family-friendly farm festival on September 10 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Through unique hands-on experiences, children will learn about farm animals, farm machinery, and the fresh produce that keeps us healthy. Enjoy toddler tractor races, animal mask art activities, a petting farm, face painting, and other farm-themed activities. Farmville is free with museum admission.
Learn More!
Join the Fun at The Family YMCA    





Join the Family YMCA  during the month of September and pay the date as your Joiner's Fee!  Never a contract, join today and take parts in classes, different sports and much more. Find out how being a member can benefit you and your family!  Learn More!
2016 World Series of Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, October 22nd

Join the GreenJackets at Lake Olmstead Stadium Saturday, October 22nd, from 12-5pm for the 2nd annual World Series of Chili-Cookoff benefiting Camp Lakeside! The best chili wins $500 so come and see what the fun is about.  Test your mettle by entering a team or come out and enjoy chili all afternoon, hope you can join us!  Learn More!
Save the Date - Fun Events Coming Up

Wednesday, September 7th - tentative Game One of the Playoffs at Lake Olmstead Stadium

Saturday, October 22nd
-World Series of Chili Cook-off

Saturday, December 10th
-3rd Annual Auggie's Holiday Bazaar/Toys for Tots Drive 

#CatchTheBuzz