1.
When do the gates open prior to the game?
Gates
open one and one-half hours prior to
all games (except for Opening Day,
gates open two hours prior to the
start of the game.
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2.
What do I do when a game rains out?
Listen to our flagship station WBAE1490 or check our website for an update on the status of all games. If an official game is not played (at least 4 ½ innings), your game ticket (or ticket stub) can be exchanged for a ticket of equal or lesser value for any remaining regular season 2005 home game (subject to availability). Your rain check must be redeemed at the Sea Dogs ticket office for the game of your choice. Early redemption is highly recommended. Individual game tickets can be exchanged for tickets of equal or lesser value subject to availability. Season Tickets can be exchanged for the best available ticket.
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3.
When is the Souvenir Shoppe open?
The
Sea Dogs Souvenir Shoppe is open year
round. Call 1-800-936-DOGS for hours.
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4.
When is the Ticket Office open?
The Sea Dogs Ticket Office is open year round, Monday through Friday 9-5 (year round) and Saturdays 10-3 (March through August and December only). On game days the ticket office is open from 9am until end of the game. Call 207-879-9500 to verify hours.
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5.
Can I tryout for the Sea Dogs?
All
Portland Sea Dogs tryouts are handled
through the Boston Red Sox.
Boston
Red Sox
Player Development
4 Yawkey Way
Boston, MA 02215
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6.
What employment opportunities are
available?
The
Sea Dogs hire seasonal employees
(concessions, food service, ticket
sellers, etc.) for each upcoming
season every February / March. To
apply for a position, please stop by
the Sea Dogs main office to pick up
an application.
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7.
Are there internship opportunities
available?
The
Sea Dogs offer internships in the
areas of ticketing,
marketing/community relations,
merchandising, stadium operations and
food service. Please contact the Sea
Dogs main office at 207-874-9300 to
schedule an interview or for further
information.
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8.
How can I get a donation for my
non-profit organization?
We
gladly fill as many donation requests
as we can. We ask that requests be
sent hard copy, on company/business
letterhead to the following address:
Portland
Sea Dogs
ATTN: Donation Requests
P.O. Box 636
Portland, ME 04104
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9.
How can I sing the National Anthem before
a game?
To
be considered for the anthem before a
game, you must send an audition tape
of yourself singing the anthem to:
Portland
Sea Dogs
ATTN: National Anthem
P.O. Box 636
Portland, ME 04104
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10.
Can I have a message put on the
scoreboard?
If you would like to have a message put on the scoreboard (i.e.: birthday or welcome message) please stop by the Sea Dogs Information Table or Ticket Office prior to the start of the game and give them your message (there will be a fee of $15 for each message), or call the Ticket Office prior to the game at 207-879-9500 and arrange it over the phone. These messages will be run during the fifth inning.
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11.
Can I bring food or beverages into the
ballpark?
Eastern
League Rule Article XX Section 19
states: "In the interest of
public safety, no cans, bottles, food
or containers may be brought into
Eastern League ballparks." Sea
Dogs ushers and security personnel
are instructed to NOT allow food and
drink into Hadlock Field.
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12.
How do I get to Hadlock Field?
From
the South: From Interstate 295 -
take exit 5 (Congress Street), merge
onto Congress Street and stay left.
Make a left at the first set of
lights (St. John Street), stay right
and merge onto Park Avenue. Hadlock
Field will be directly in front of
you.
From the North: From
Interstate 295 - take exit 6A (Forest
Ave. South), turn right at the first
set of lights (go through Deering
Park) and take a right onto Park
Avenue. Go approximately ½ mile.
Hadlock Field is just past the EXPO
building on your right.
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13.
Where can I park?
Fans
can either park at the Maine Medical
Center Parking Garage located at 887
Congress Street or at various
temporary lots set up by area
businesses located around Hadlock
Field. Please be sure to park in a
designated legal parking spot. The
parking lot next to the Hadlock Field
is for handicapped parking only prior
to and during the game.
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14.
Where is the Will-Call Window?
The
Maine Bank and Trust Will-Call Window
is located at the main ticket office
windows at Hadlock Field. The window
opens 1 ½ hours prior to the start
of the game and a picture ID is
required to pick up all tickets.
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15.
Do you have a Lost and Found?
The Sea Dogs Lost and Found is located at the Ticket Office.
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16.
Can I smoke inside the ballpark?
Hadlock
Field is a NON-SMOKING public
facility. However, a designated
smoking area is located behind the
left-field stands.
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17.
Do you have an ATM machine located in the
ballpark?
Yes, the Portland Sea Dogs have an ATM located near the back ticket office windows in the concourse. The Sea Dogs also offer "Slugger Chips" as an alternative. These can be purchased with a credit card at the Ticket Window or Souvenir Shoppe and can be used to purchase tickets, food, or souvenirs. They come in $2, $5, and $10 denominations. The next best thing to a ATM machine, and NO extra charges!
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18.
Can I exit the park and re-enter?
Once
you have left the ballpark, you may
not return under any circumstance
unless you purchase a new ticket. In
case of emergency, please go to the
Information Table located in the
concourse.
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19.
Are there refunds or exchanges on my
tickets?
Sorry,
but once a ticket is purchased, it is
non-refundable and there are no
exchanges unless a game does not
become official (e.g. rainout, see
the Sea Dogs rainout policy for more
details on the rainout procedure).
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20.
How can I get my favorite Sea Dogs player
autographs?
Prior
to game time, fans have the
opportunity to get player autographs.
Fans will be asked to return to their
seats 20 minutes prior to the start
of the game for the enjoyment of fans
located in seats nearby. Also, prior
to the game, the Sea Dogs will have a
player available in the concourse for
approximately 20-30 minutes to sign
autographs. Players will also sign
autographs after the game behind the
first base stands. Please do not go
onto the field or on the players'
dugout for any reason. Thank you for
your cooperation.
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21.
Can I write to my favorite player?
Fans
wishing to correspond with a Sea Dogs
player should send requests to:
Portland
Sea Dogs
P.O. Box 636
Portland, ME 04104
(in care of the player)
The
Sea Dogs do not assume responsibility
for any damaged or unanswered mail,
including but not limited to baseball
cards, photos, etc.
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22.
How can I receive giveaways/promotional
items?
Sea
Dogs premium giveaways are limited to
the number promoted. Due to
unforeseen circumstances, all Sea
Dogs premium giveaways and special
attractions are subject to change
without notice. The Sea Dogs strongly
recommend arriving early to the park
and apologize to those who do not
receive premium giveaways.
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