YORK REVOLUTION ANNOUNCE YMCA OF YORK & YORK COUNTY AS 2012 PRESENTING PARTNER

The York Revolution has announced that the YMCA of York & York County has been named the team’s 2012 Presenting Partner.  It’s the third year the Revolution have had such a partnership, and the Y joins York County Libraries (2011) and the York County SPCA (2010) as past presenting partners.

The same avenues which were available to the past partners will again be available to the Y in order to raise funds to improve their efforts and make the community stronger.  The Y will also have elements of their partnership unique to them.  The agreement includes:

The Y receiving $2 of every lawn ticket sold for Revolution games at Sovereign Bank Stadium.

• A game-worn jersey auction, where fans will bid on YMCA-themed jerseys worn by the players in a game, with a silent auction taking place during that game.  All proceeds will go to the Y.
• The proceeds from the Revolution’s “Post-Game Pitch” contest will go to the Y, where fans purchase tennis balls and try to hit a targets on the field to win a cash grand prize and consolation prizes after the game.
• A table at every game with which the Y can sell their own merchandise to help their cause.
• A special promotion where a coupon on the back of Revolution ticket stubs will allow new members to join the Y minus the initial sign-up fee.
• The opportunity for Revolution fans to donate $1 to the Y per every online ticket transaction throughout the season.
• The opportunity to host two non-game day events at Sovereign Bank Stadium which may be used as fundraisers for the Y.

Fans will also notice a “Rev’d up” seventh inning stretch in 2012, as a rousing playing of “YMCA” will follow “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during each home game at Sovereign Bank Stadium.  The agreement stipulates only The Village People version be played at the stadium, a request the Revolution were happy to oblige with.  Dancing along will also be encouraged.

“The Y is honored to be chosen as the 2012 York Revolution’s Presenting Partner,” says Larry Richardson, president/CEO, YMCA. “The opportunity for the Y to engage the community to speak of our history, impact, current services and future plans as a partner of the two-time Atlantic League Champions is tremendous! The Y is for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility and it is evident the York Revolution stands for the same, creating an exciting 2012 season.”

The York County SPCA and York County Libraries each grossed over $100,000 in their season-long fundraising efforts.  This new agreement bolsters an already strong partnership between the York Revolution and the Y.  The two have previously teamed up on youth baseball camps, non-game day events for kids at Sovereign Bank Stadium and traditional advertising.

“We are ecstatic to welcome another community-minded organization with a great reputation as our 2012 presenting partner.  At the Revolution, our number one goal is to contribute to York and make a great place to live even better, and the Y shares those values with us,” said Neil Fortier, Revolution Vice President for Business Development.  With the Y having such a focus on young people being active, fit and healthy, it’s a natural tie in to partner with a championship professional sports team,” he continued.

The agreement for a York Revolution presenting partner lasts through one baseball season.  Anyone who may be interested in the Revolution is encouraged to call 717-801-HITS for more information. 

The Revolution’s 2012 home opener at Sovereign Bank stadium will be Tuesday, May 1 against the Camden Riversharks at 6:30 p.m.  The Revolution players and coaches will once again receive championship rings on the field in a pre-game ceremony after the team captured its second consecutive title in October.

To visit the YMCA of York & York County online, CLICK HERE.