Monday, March 26, 2012

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – The Grand Prairie AirHogs will hold their Fourth Annual AirHogs Golf Classic, presented by Graff Chevrolet, on Thursday, May 10, at Prairie Lakes Golf Club in Grand Prairie. All proceeds from the event benefit the AirHogs’ official charity, the David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation

Golfers can sign up either as individuals for $100 or $400 for a foursome. Registration will begin at 11:30 AM and the tournament – in four-golfer, best-ball scramble format – will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The price includes lunch at check-in, cart and range balls, free beverages on the course and dinner at an awards ceremony after the tournament, which will feature a live auction and raffle for great prizes.

There will also be prizes for holes-in-one, closest to the pin and longest drive on selected holes.

Additional sponsorship opportunities include (all sponsorships include one team of four players):

Check-in Sponsor ($750): Company banner displayed at check-in, one tee box sign, company logo displayed at dinner, recognition on AirHogs’ and Nicklas Foundation Web sites, 15 raffle tickets

Auction Sponsor ($1,000): Company recognition during auction, two tee box signs, company logo displayed at dinner, recognition in AirHogs’ 2012 game program, recognition on AirHogs’ and Nicklas Foundation Web sites, 20 raffle tickets

Lunch/Dinner Sponsor ($2,000): Company banner displayed during meal, two tee box signs, company logo displayed at dinner, recognition in AirHogs’ 2012 game program, recognition on AirHogs’ and Nicklas Foundation Web sites, 20 raffle tickets

Big League Package ($500): One tee box sign, 10 raffle tickets

All Star Package ($750): One tee box sign, company logo displayed at dinner, recognition on AirHogs’ and Nicklas Foundation Web sites, 15 raffle tickets

MVP Package ($1,000): Two tee box signs, company logo displayed at dinner, recognition in AirHogs’ 2012 game program, recognition on AirHogs’ and Nicklas Foundation Web sites, 20 raffle tickets

To sign up or for more information, contact Rebecca Nicklas-Kelley at 972-264-8917 or nicklasfoundation@gmail.com or J Willms at 972-504-9383 or jwillms@airhogsbaseball.com The deadline to sign up is Friday, May 4.

The 2011 American Association Champion Grand Prairie AirHogs begin the defense of their title on Thursday, May 17, against the Laredo Lemurs at 7:30 p.m. The 2012 home opener is Monday, May 21, at 7:05 p.m. against the El Paso Diablos. Check back at the team’s official Web site www.airhogsbaseball.com for any other off-season news as develops. For information on 2012 tickets, promotions, advertising, and other opportunities with the AirHogs, check out the Web site as well, or call the QuikTrip Park office at (972) 504-9383.