The promotions for 2008 are supposed to be exceptional, especially with new GM Andrew Seymour (left) at the helm, but looking at the schedule right now, it looks even greater than anticipated.

(Nat Bailey Stadium - Vancouver, B.C.) - The Vancouver Canadians introduced their full 2008 schedule with promotions, game times and opponents.  The C’s gearing up for their 9th season in the Northwest League will open up the summer at home against the Tri City Dust Devils on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 at 7:05pm.

 Vancouver will host nine fireworks nights over the course of the Canadians 38-game home schedule   including Canada Day as well as include seven weekday ‘nooners’ and five A&W Sunday Family Fun Days, all 1:05pm starts.

 The promotional schedule is packed with a number of great nights for fans of all ages including a new Superstar Series that will have celebrity appearances throughout the season.  The Canadians have more than a dozen great giveaways at the gates this season including batting helmets, old school lunch boxes and jersey t-shirts.

Single Game Tickets for the 2008 Vancouver Canadians season go on sale Saturday, May 10th at 10am.  Fans looking to grab a seat for their favorite events can head down to the Nat Bailey Stadium Box Office, visit the C’s website at http://www.canadiansbaseball.com or call the Box Office at 604-872-5232.  All fans who purchase tickets on Saturday, May 10th will be eligible for the chance to win an autographed bat from one of the legends in our Superstar Series as well as a ‘Meet and Greet’ with that star!

2008 VANCOUVER CANADIANS NORTHWEST LEAGUE SCHEDULE

DATE   DAY    OPPONENT                   TIME   STADIUM              PROMOTION
 
6/17   Tues   vs. Tri City Dust Devils   7:05pm Nat Bailey    Opener & Fireworks
6/18   Wed    vs. Tri City Dust Devils   7:05pm Nat Bailey    Superstar Appearance
6/19   Thurs  vs. Tri City Dust Devils   7:05pm Nat Bailey    Seat Cushion Giveaway
6/20   Fri    vs. Tri City Dust Devils   1:05pm Nat Bailey    Nooner
6/21   Sat    vs. Tri City Dust Devils   7:05pm Nat Bailey    Fireworks
 
6/27   Fri    vs. Eugene Emeralds        7:05pm Nat Bailey  
6/28   Sat    vs. Eugene Emeralds        7:05pm Nat Bailey    Mini Bat Giveaway
6/29   Sun    vs. Eugene Emeralds        1:05pm Nat Bailey    A&W Family Fun Sunday
                                                              Batting Helmet Giveaway
 
6/30   Mon    vs. Everett Aquasox        7:05pm Nat Bailey    Dog Day of Summer
7/01   Tues   vs. Everett Aquasox        7:05pm Nat Bailey    Canada Day Fireworks
7/02   Wed    vs. Everett Aquasox        1:05pm Nat Bailey    Nooner
 
7/09   Wed    vs. Spokane Indians        7:05pm Nat Bailey  
7/10   Thurs  vs. Spokane Indians        7:05pm Nat Bailey    Superstar Appearance
7/11   Fri    vs. Spokane Indians        1:05pm Nat Bailey    Nooner
7/12   Sat    vs. Spokane Indians        7:05pm Nat Bailey    Fireworks
7/13   Sun    vs. Spokane Indians        1:05pm Nat Bailey    A&W Family Fun Sunday
                                                              Jersey T-Shirt Giveaway

7/20   Sun    vs. Yakima Bears           7:05pm Nat Bailey    Fireworks
7/21   Mon    vs. Yakima Bears           7:05pm Nat Bailey  
7/22   Tues   vs. Yakima Bears           7:05pm Nat Bailey  
7/23   Wed    vs. Yakima Bears           7:05pm Nat Bailey    Superstar Appearance
7/24   Thurs  vs. Yakima Bears           1:05pm Nat Bailey    License Plate Frame Giveaway
 
7/31   Thurs  vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 7:05pm Nat Bailey    Fireworks
8/01   Fri    vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 1:05pm Nat Bailey    Nooner
8/02   Sat    vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 7:05pm Nat Bailey    ZOOperstars
 
8/12   Tues   vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 7:05pm Nat Bailey    Superstar Appearance
8/13   Wed    vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 7:05pm Nat Bailey  
8/14   Thurs  vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 1:05pm Nat Bailey    Nooner & Mouse Pad Giveaway
8/15   Fri    vs. Boise Hawks            7:05pm Nat Bailey    Old School Lunch Boxes
8/16   Sat    vs. Boise Hawks            7:05pm Nat Bailey    Fireworks
8/17   Sun    vs. Boise Hawks            1:05pm Nat Bailey    A&W Family Fun Sunday
                                                              Batting Glove Giveaway
8/18   Mon    vs. Boise Hawks            7:05pm Nat Bailey    BirdZERK
8/19   Tues   vs. Boise Hawks            1:05pm Nat Bailey    Nooner
 
8/23   Sat    vs. Everett Aquasox        7:05pm Nat Bailey    Fireworks
8/24   Sun    vs. Everett Aquasox        1:05pm Nat Bailey    A&W Family Fun Sunday
                                                              Kids Cap Giveaway
8/25   Mon    vs. Everett Aquasox        7:05pm Nat Bailey    Team Photo Giveaway
 
8/29   Fri    vs. Eugene Emeralds        7:05pm Nat Bailey  
8/30   Sat    vs. Eugene Emeralds        7:05pm Nat Bailey    Fireworks
8/31   Sun    vs. Eugene Emeralds        1:05pm Nat Bailey    A&W Family Fun Sunday
                                                              Umbrella Giveaway

Three superstar appearances, 7 nooners and a bunch of other great promotions including the tons of free swag available at the gates, and ‘A&W Family Fun Sunday’.  7 more long weeks.