MEDIA ADVISORY
NOT FOR RELEASE
Contact: Kevin Fitzgerald
803-888-3040
Friday, March 29, 2019
Fireflies Media Day and Opening Week Schedule
Please note the following schedule is subject to change. Contact Fireflies Broadcasting & Media Relations Director Kevin Fitzgerald with any questions by email, kfitzgerald@ columbiafireflies.com, or by phone at (803) 888-3040. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to confirm details.
The Fireflies annual Fan Fest is scheduled for Sunday, March 31 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Segra Park. The 2019 Fireflies will work out on the field until 4:00 p.m. and will then sign autographs for fans on the concourse until 5:00 p.m. The event is open to the media but no interviews will be granted.
Media Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Media are encouraged to attend to interview players and coaches before the team’s workout on the field shortly after 3:00 p.m.
Members of the Fireflies front office – including Team President John Katz and Vice President of Marketing Abby Naas – are available to be interviewed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Segra Park for morning and afternoons shows or newscasts.
Sunday, March 31
- Fan Fest begins at 2:00 p.m. (open to the public)
- Team work-out on the field, approximately 2:00-4:00 p.m.
- Players and coaches sign autographs for fans on concourse from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 2
- Media Day held from approximately 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the club lounge at Segra Park. Manager Pedro Lopez will be available from 2:00-2:15 p.m. Players will be available from 2:15-3:00 p.m.
- Team works out on field from approximately 3:15-5:00 p.m. (media are welcome to film and take photos of practice)
Wednesday, April 3
- Team workout on the field, approximately 2:30-4:30 p.m. (media are welcome to film and take photos of practice)
Thursday, April 4
- Opening night vs. Charleston RiverDogs – first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Too bad you can't get there for that one, Mack. Looks like fun.
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