Rafters Announce 2012 Northwoods League Schedule

Wisconsin Rapids, WI – December 19, 2011.  The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters of the summer collegiate Northwoods League will open their third season in 2012 at home against the La Crosse Loggers on Wednesday, May 30th at 7:05 pm.

Other highlights of the 2012 Rafters Northwoods League schedule include:

• A wide assortment of dates to choose from: The Rafters will play four games on Mondays; four games on Tuesdays; eight games on Wednesdays; seven games on Thursdays; three games on Fridays; five games on Saturdays; and four games on Sundays.
• The Rafters season will conclude on Sunday, August 12th, against the Northwoods League’s expansion Lakeshore Chinooks for the ever-popular “Fan Appreciation Day”.  First pitch is slated to be thrown at 5:05 pm for the final regular season game.
• The schedule includes a three game home series from July 3rd thru July 5th which is sure to enhance the Fourth of July festivities.
• Game times will be 7:05 for all Monday thru Friday games in 2012, with the exception of a 1:05 pm afternoon start time for the July 4th game versus Madison.  All Saturday start times will be 6:05 pm.  Sunday start times will be 1:05 pm for the first three Sunday home games, with a 5:05 pm start slated for the final home game of the season.

Season Tickets, 9 Game Packages, and Group Tickets are on sale NOW!  Three 9 Game Packages will be offered in 2012 and the dates will be revealed later this week.  Call the Rafters office at 715-424-5400 for additional information. 

Single game ticket prices for the 2012 season will be $7 for a reserved bleacher seat and $6 for standing room only and will go on sale beginning Saturday, April 28th next year. The full slate of promotions for the 2012 season will be released in the spring.

If you’re still looking for a gift for the holidays, make sure to stop into the Rafters office at Witter Field this week.  The Rafters office will be closed beginning Saturday, December 24th and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012!

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are members of the 16-team summer collegiate Northwoods League. The Rafters will play a 70 game schedule with 35 home games in 2012. Reserve your 2012 ticket packages today by calling 715-424-5400, or in person by stopping by the Rafters office at historic Witter Field.  The offseason office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm. For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com.

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