ANTHEM IDOL WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Ducks national anthem competition a success
(Central Islip, N.Y., Apr. 12, 2011) – The Long Island Ducks, in conjunction with 106.1 WBLI, held their annual “Anthem Idol Contest” on Saturday, April 9, at Bethpage Ballpark. Registrants competed for six openings to perform the national anthem before a Ducks game during the 2011 season. Each contestant performed a 90-second rendition of the national anthem before the judges and fellow contestants. Judging the contest were Ducks on-field host, Paul DeGrocco, WBLI host, Syke, and Ducks outfielder, Kraig Binick.
“This year’s competition was fun to be a part of. Our contestants had great a range of talent and I was impressed with each and every one of them,” says Ducks director of entertainment and marketing Rob Lyons. “We are all looking forward to the games this season where these winners get to show off their talents in front of a sold out Bethpage Ballpark.”
Frenie Acoba, Jessica Ingui, Nico Padden, MarissaAnn Rizzitello, Janet Boyle, and Joe Bayer were selected as the lucky six who will perform the “Star Spangled Banner” at Bethpage Ballpark this summer. The Long Island Ducks wish to thank everyone who auditioned for their exciting performances and for helping make the 2011 Anthem Idol Contest another big hit.
Individual game tickets for the Ducks 2011 season are on sale now. The home opener takes place on Friday, May 6th, as the Ducks take on the Bridgeport Bluefish. For tickets, stop by the Bethpage Ballpark Box Office, log on to www.liducks.com, or call (631) 940-TIXX. Season tickets, 10-Game Mini Plans and group outings are also currently available by calling (631) 940-3825.
The Long Island Ducks play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark and are entering their 12th season in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. For further information, visit www.liducks.com, or call (631) 940-3825.