The Atlanta Braves have unveiled English and Spanish public service announcements geared toward kids who are the target of bullying. They have teamed with the Anti Defamation League to distribute the PSAs to schools and other programs who are part of their No Place for Hate Campaign.  The PSA’s are now available at braves.com/stopbullying for fans to watch and share with others.

The :30 and :60 second English versions feature Chipper Jones, Tim Hudson, Brian McCann and Jason Heyward talking directly to those being bullied, those who witness bullying and those who bully.  The :30 and :60 Spanish spots feature Martin Prado.

The spots are tagged with a web address to ADL’s combat bullying resource center (www.adl.org/combatbullying), which is part of their No Place for Hate campaign currently in over 100 Metro Atlanta public, parochial and private schools.

“It seems that bullying has gone to a whole new level in the last several years and the consequences are staggering,” said Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz.  “We know that kids listen to their favorite athletes and we had many of our players who wanted to be a part of this.  Hopefully, hearing from someone they admire will result in them seeking the help they need.”

Participating schools will be able to download the PSA’s at www.braves.com/schools making it as easy as possible for schools to reach out to their students.

“As one of the country’s leading providers of bullying prevention programs for young people, ADL welcomes the commitment the Atlanta Braves are making to fight bullying and bigotry,” said Bill Nigut, Southeast Regional Director of ADL. “We look forward to working with them to advance our message that there truly is “No Place for Hate” in schools or online.”

A finalized schedule with start times will be released at a later date in the offseason.
The Braves open the regular season on Thursday, April 5, at New York, with a three-game series versus the Mets (April 5-8), then travel to Houston for a three-game series April 9-11 against the Astros.

Atlanta opens the home portion of the 2012 campaign with a three-game set at Turner Field against the Milwaukee Brewers beginning on Friday, April 13, at 7:35 p.m.

The 2012 home schedule includes nine games each against National League East Division rivals New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Miami, including a three-game set versus the New York Mets to start the second half of the season. The Braves host a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals beginning on Memorial Day (May 28-30), a four-game series over the July 4th holiday (July 2-5) against the Chicago Cubs, and conclude the home portion of the 2012 campaign with a three-game series against New York. Atlanta wraps up the season with a three-game set at Pittsburgh, October 1-3.

The Braves play a total of six interleague series, with three of the series coming at home against the Toronto Blue Jays (June 8-10), the New York Yankees (June 11-13), and the Baltimore Orioles (June 15-17). The Braves’ American League road opponents include the Tampa Bay Rays (May 18-20), the New York Yankees (June 18-20), and the Boston Red Sox (June 22-24).

The overall home slate features 36 games against National League East Division opponents, 19 games against the N.L. Central Division, 17 against the N.L. West Division and nine against the American League.

In addition to the regular-season schedule, the Braves are slated to play one exhibition game at the Club’s Triple-A stadium, Coolray Field, on Tuesday, April 3. Coolray Field is located in Lawrenceville, Ga., and the game will take on an intra-squad format.

Tickets for the Atlanta Braves National League Division Series, ranging from $20-$90, go on sale this morning, Monday, September 12 at 10 a.m. 

Fans can guarantee their tickets to all postseason games and save up to $20 a seat for all playoff games, by becoming a 2012 Braves season ticket holder.  Fans can call 404-577-9100 for more information about becoming a season ticket holder. 

The 2011 season has provided a host of unforgettable moments for fans across Braves Country as records have been broken, milestones have been passed, and rookies have broken out to become stars.   Dan Uggla’s 33-game hitting streak, Chipper Jones’ 450th Career Home Run, Craig Kimbrel’s rookie record breaking 41st save, and so many more moments have led the team towards a fantastic finish to the regular season, a second consecutive Playoff berth, and an October not to be missed.  

Starting September 12, Division Series tickets can be purchased at the Turner Field ticket office, braves.com/tickets, Ticketmaster charge by phone (800-745-3000), the Braves Clubhouse Store at CNN Center, or at any Ticketmaster ticket center, including all PUBLIX locations.

•         With large crowds expected, fans heading out to Turner Field on Opening Day are encouraged to arrive early and pre-purchase parking because Braves parking lots will be PERMIT ONLY.
•         Fans are strongly encouraged to take MARTA. The reinstated MARTA Braves shuttle begins its run 90 minutes prior to first pitch from the Underground Atlanta/Five Points MARTA station to Turner Field until one hour after the final out.
•         Turner Field parking maps can be found at braves.com/parking<http://www.braves.com/parking> along with detailed directions, parking and traffic information.
•         On Opening Day, the Turner Field parking lots will open four hours prior to first pitch at 3:35 p.m. for those with pre-paid parking.

Every Week at Turner Field:

•         $1 SkyLine Seats – Available two and a half hours before every home game at the Turner Field Ticket Office.
•         Chevron Family Value Plan – 4 tickets, 4 hotdogs, 4 Cokes, a Braves yearbook, a parking pass and a $5 Chevron Gift Card for as low as $69 (a 37% savings).
•         Coca-Cola Terrific Tuesdays – 2 tickets for $30 in the Golden Moon Casino Pavilion every Tuesday (regularly priced $28 per ticket, fans save 46%).
•         Toyota Wonderful Wednesdays – 2 tickets for $30 in the Lower Level Outfield Pavilion every Wednesday (regularly priced $24 per ticket, fans save 38%).
•         All You Can Eat Seats – For as low as $55 for group tickets and $70 for single tickets, fans can enjoy unlimited smoked BBQ sandwiches, chicken wings, all beef franks, potato salad, peanuts, popcorn, chocolate chip cookies, Coca-Cola products, and draft beer.
•         College, Military, and AAA Discount – Two Upper Box tickets for the price of one with a valid college, military, or AAA ID card.

With the home opener set for this Friday, April 8 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies, the Atlanta Braves are getting into gear with brand new sights, food and merchandise stores for fans at Turner Field in 2011.   New technology has arrived at Turner Field too and fans who have MLB.com at Bat 11 on their smart phones will be able to check in every game and receive exclusive in game offers for either free or discounted items, beginning with a free item on Opening Day.
Fans will be welcomed with four newly renovated food and beverage stands throughout the stadium, including McCann’s Burgers, Smokehouse BBQ, the Coors Light Rocky Mountain Beer Garden in Fan Plaza and the Camarena Tequila Stand.

Upgrading all of the televisions throughout Turner Field, originally installed during the 1996 Olympics, was an off season priority and now there are more than 700 flat screen HD TVs around the ballpark.

This year fans will also have the opportunity to become founding members of the Braves Country Club, the Official Fan Club of the Atlanta Braves. The largest of the new items at Turner Field isn’t an object, but an event - MLB has awarded the Atlanta Braves to host the Civil Rights Game in 2011 and 2012. This year the Braves will host the 5th annual Civil Rights Game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, May 15, which will highlight the largest collection of Civil Rights Game activities in the five-year history of the event, beginning on May 11. More information about the Civil Rights Game and the complete schedule of events and activities for that week is available at braves.com/civilrights.

New in 2011 at Turner Field:

New Ballpark Upgrades

•Flat Screen TVs throughout the ballpark – Starting Opening Day, every television located in Turner Field will be flat screen and HD ready. Most of the old TV’s had been in place since the 1996 Olympic Games.

•Coolray Coolzone – The Coolray Coolzone will serve to refresh fans looking to beat the summer heat with misters. It is located in Fan Plaza across from the 680 the Fan radio booth, where fans can still keep an eye on the game.

•New Suites

•Business Suite – Companies will have the ability to entertain staff with a fully functional meeting space that can accommodate up to 50 guests. Suite includes AV system with wireless internet access, large projection screen, upgraded stadium seating located outside of the suite, 3-4 flat screen TV’s, access to the Braves Batting Practice Experience, and an in-suite visit by a member of the Braves Alumni Club.

•Sports Bar Suite – The best place to entertain clients, staff members or friends. Includes 3-4 flat screen TV’s, pool table, foosball table, pin ball machine, Golden Tee, Ms. Pacman table top, private restrooms, upgraded stadium seating located outside of the suite, private keg system to choose multiple brews, and access to the Braves Batting Practice Experience.
New Food and Beverage Lineup

•Coors Light Rocky Mountain Beer Garden – Coors Light Rocky Mountain Beer Garden, located in Fan Plaza, will feature Coors Light beers and will have nearly 25 different types of craft beers, including Leinenkugels, Peroni and Blue Moon.

•Camarena Tequila – Camarena Tequila’s new stand is located near section 222 on the terrace level. This location will feature both frozen and shaken margaritas, which will be made with several Camarena Tequila brands.

•McCann’s Burgers –  Located in Fan Plaza, just to the right and left of the scoreboard, and directly behind home plate, these new burger shacks will feature fresh, never frozen burgers, hand cut fries, Georgia sweet onion rings and traditional milkshakes.

•Smokehouse BBQ concession stand – A new, nearly six-foot-long Southern Pride smoker in Fan Plaza will become Turner Field’s primary source of smoked meats. Fans will enjoy fresh-smoked items, such as brisket, turkey legs, pulled pork and smoked chicken.
New Retail Offerings

•Nike Store – Located on the Terrace at section 230, featuring exclusive Nike Braves apparel.

•Touch/GIII Store – An upscale boutique located on the Field Level at section 129, featuring Alyssa Milano-inspired women’s Braves merchandise.

•’47 premium sports headwear – A new headwear haven for trendy Braves fans looking for that hard to find cap, located on the Terrace at section 215.

•Remodeled team store –  Located on the Main Plaza, the 4,400-square-foot Majestic Clubhouse Store has been redesigned to highlight merchandise from Majestic, Gear, New Era, Cutter & Buck and Topps.

Parking

•Delta SkyMiles Medallion Lot - Members of Delta’s SkyMiles Medallion program will be able to show their Medallion card, along with a valid Braves parking permit or cash, to gain access into the exclusive Delta SkyMiles Medallion Lot. The lot will be designated as a portion of the current Green Parking Lot at Turner Field, directly across from the main entrance gate of the ballpark (located at the corner of Hank Aaron Drive and Ralph D. Abernathy Drive).

•Nalley Lot – Premium lot reserved exclusively for automobiles purchased at Nalley Dealerships, located in the portion of the Gold Lot closest to Turner Field. Any fan driving a vehicle with a Nalley Lot decal in the front window of their car may park in the Nalley Lot for no additional charge provided they have a valid Braves parking permit or cash.
 

New Digital Items

•Braves Country Club – The Official Fan Club of the Atlanta Braves.  Braves Country Club members enjoy insider access and benefits such as two complimentary tickets, an official membership card, a subscription to Braves Country Magazine, ticket discounts, exclusive sweepstakes, and more.

•Braves Country Magazine – An exclusively digital publication that counts as the first of its kind in Major League Baseball. The online-only format will allow stories to have video and audio content embedded within it, as well as interactive links and related features that deliver the best inside access to Braves players, coaches, and management. The magazine is available both online and through apps available on both Apple and Android devices.

•MLB.com At Bat 11– The MLB.com At Bat 11 application comes with highly personalized features this season. The At Bat app allows fans access to exclusive in-stadium offers and discounts when they check-in at the ballpark on game day. The check-in feature gives fans an opportunity to keep digital records of both home and away Braves games they attend, allowing them to go back and access anything from video highlights of a particular play they saw at Turner Field.  They will also receive exclusive offers directly to their phone.

The Atlanta Braves is Major League Baseball's winningest franchise since 1991.  During that time, Braves teams have earned 14 division championships, five National League pennants, a World Series title and most recently were the 2010 National League Wild Card Champions.  Based in Atlanta since 1966, the Braves franchise is the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. Atlanta Braves games are telecast on FS South, SportSouth, and Peachtree TV.  Radio broadcasts can be heard in Atlanta on 680 the Fan, Rock 100 FM, 93.7 FM and regionally on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network.  Follow the Braves at braves.com, facebook.com/braves, and twitter.com/braves.

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