Northern Nevada's baseball fans are counting down the days to the Reno Aces season opener. In just a few short weeks, Reno's first-ever Triple-A-Baseball team will play their first home game in their new $50 million outdoor stadium in the heart of downtown Reno!
On April 17, 2009 the Reno Aces will host the Salt Lake Bees!
~Aces Stadium in March 2009~
Construction of the new stadium that broke ground in February 2008 is on schedule to meet its opening day dead line. I took this picture this week as the workers were finishing installing the turf. The lights, seats and press boxes are near completion for game day.
The new 10,000 capacity stadium sits on the corners of 2nd Street and Evans Avenue. Prior to construction, there was a Fire Department (which was relocated to a temporary location), a couple of old motels, a parking lot and abandoned railroad tracks, all of which were demolished to make room for the new baseball stadium.
In addition to the ball park, development around the park will include retail shopping, three restaurants, three night clubs and an outdoor events plaza to help draw people to the area during the off season. Locals are already calling this new venue "The Stadium District."
A little background information
The Aces are from Tuscon, Arizona. Over the last several years they played as the Sidewinders. The Aces are part of the Pacific Coast League, a Major League Baseball-affiliated 16-team that stretches from California to Tennessee.
The Aces franchise was purchased bu SK Baseball in 2006. Stuart Katzoff will be managing the team.
Locals Vote On Team Name
The new owners held an online name-that-team contest and received more than 3000 entries in 2008. Over 50 entries were for the Reno Aces name and it stuck. The owner said it had a ring to it and the name "Ace" was connected to the gaming industry.
2009 Reno Aces Promotional Schedule
| Day | Date | Time | Event | Recipients |
| Fri | Apr 17 | 6:05 p.m. | Opening Night Commemorative Pin / Post-Game Fireworks | First 9,000 fans |
| Sat | Apr 18 | 6:05 p.m. | Magnet Schedule | First 8,000 fans |
| Sun | Apr 19 | 1:05 p.m. | Magnet Schedule | First 8,000 fans |
| Thu | Apr 23 | 6:05 p.m. | Fleece Blankets, presented by Fox Sports Radio 1450 | First 2,500 fans |
| Fri | Apr 24 | 6:05 p.m. | Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Fri | May 1 | 6:05 p.m. | Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Sat | May 2 | 1:05 p.m. | Youth Baseball Day | Call 334-4700 for details |
| Sun | May 3 | 1:05 p.m. | Spitball Gang | |
| Sun | May 3 | 1:05 p.m. | Youth Baseball Day | Call 334-4700 for details |
| Fri | May 8 | 6:05 p.m. | Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Sun | May 10 | 1:05 p.m. | Breast Cancer Benefit | |
| Fri | May 22 | 6:05 p.m. | Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Sat | May 23 | 6:05 p.m. | Weathered Cap, presented by Supercuts | First 2,500 fans |
| Mon | May 25 | 6:05 p.m. | Memorial Day Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Fri | Jun 12 | 7:05 p.m. | Military Night / Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Sun | Jun 14 | 1:05 p.m. | Kids Jerseys, presented by Waste Management | First 1,500 kids, 12 and under |
| Sat | Jun 27 | 7:05 p.m. | Mayor Bob vs. Mayor Geno Bobblehead Showdown | First 2,500 fans |
| Sun | Jun 28 | 5:05 p.m. | ZOOperstars! | |
| Sat | July 4 | 7:05 p.m. | 4th of July Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Fri | Jul 10 | 7:05 p.m. | Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Sat | Jul 11 | 7:05 p.m. | Reno vs. Vegas T-Shirt, presented by Terrible's | First 2,500 fans |
| Sun | Jul 12 | 5:05 p.m. | Christmas in July | |
| Mon | Jul 20 | 7:05 p.m. | Hug Your Kids Night | |
| Fri | Jul 31 | 7:05 p.m. | Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest / Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Sat | Aug 1 | 7:05 p.m. | Baseball Cap | First 2,500 fans |
| Mon | Aug 3 | 7:05 p.m. | The Famous Chicken | |
| Fri | Aug 14 | 7:05 p.m. | Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Sat | Aug 15 | 7:05 p.m. | Bobblehead | First 2,500 fans |
| Fri | Aug 21 | 7:05 p.m. | Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Fri | Sep 4 | 7:05 p.m. | Post-Game Fireworks | |
| Sat | Sep 5 | 7:05 p.m. | Collector Baseball | First 2,500 fans |
| Sun | Sep 6 | 5:05 p.m. | Spitball Gang | |
| Mon | Sep 7 | 1:05 p.m. | Fan-Selected Bobblehead | First 2,500 fans |
Ticket prices range from $6 to $29. The stadium will offer 6,500 fixed seats, a grassy area behind right field that holds up to 2,500. There will also be a Kids Zone beyond Center Field.
Tickets for the April 17 opening home game go on sale April 4th. Call 775-334-4700 for additional information.
Get your tickets before they sell out for the Reno Aces opener on April 17, 2009!
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I love it when baseball season begins. It is a sing that Spring has finally arrived.
Terrie, OMG! Great minds think alike! I was going to do a post like this for my beloved Milwaukee Brewers next week! Thanks!
Bill ~ I agree, baseball is always a sign of Spring! And during Spring Break, we are taking the kids to see the A's play the Red Sox's in Oakland! Should be a lot of fun.
Kristin ~ Great minds to think alike! I will look forward to your Milwaukee Brewers schedule next week!
Terrie,
Good luck with your new stadium and new team. Minor league teams give a community a lot to enjoy. :)
Steve
Thanks Steve ~ I know our community is patiently awaiting the stadium the opening of the new stadium!
I'm so hoping to go to Opening Day! Where can I get tickets? Shoot me an email...
Wow! A Triple A baseball team gets a $50 million stadium. Just goes to shower the power and influence of sports at all levels.