Friday, February 26, 2016

Louisville Bats: Nut-free Games 2016

I just noticed a news article, entitled Louisville Bats Announces Two Nut-Free Games in the online Courier-Journal. The Louisville Bats have been offering nut-free nights for several years. The first Peanut Allergy Awareness Night this year is Saturday April 30; to purchase tickets, click here. The second date is Friday, August 19. To purchase tickets for the second game, please click here. Tickets range in prices from $18 to $30.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Detroit Tigers Peanut Allergy Friendly Days 2016

This news also just came in today! The Detroit Tigers are having two peanut allergy friendly days this season. The dates are Saturday April 23 and Sunday April 24. Both games are at 1:08 pm. Seating is limited so hurry if you wish to purchase tickets! Please visit this link to purchase tickets.

A maximum of 4 tickets may be purchased by each family. The Detroit Tigers also require that a waiver be signed. Tickets are $60 each. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Corey Bell at 313-471-2361.

Seattle Mariners Peanut Controlled Games 2016


More news of peanut allergy accommodations at baseball games for the 2016 season! The Seattle Mariners notified us that they have set aside 5 games with peanut controlled areas and tickets are only TWELVE DOLLARS ($12). That is pretty fantastic!!!

The game dates are: Friday April 29, Sunday May 29, Saturday June 11, Tuesday July 19, and Wednesday August 10. For additional information please view the flier or visit mariners.com/NoPeanuts. Tickets may be purchased at mariners.com/NoPeanuts with PEANUT as the promo code. Thank you Mariners!!

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Toronto Blue Jays Peanut/Nut Reduced Section 2016

image courtesy of Debbie Bruce

Thank you to Debbie Bruce for sharing news of the Blue Jays NINETEEN (19) games with a peanut/nut reduced section this year! Is that incredible or what?! There are even Junior Jays Saturdays included this season. It's very exciting!! Dates are in the photo to the left.

To purchase your tickets, please email Sean.Meyers@bluejays.com or telephone 416-341-1642.

Be sure to check out the Facebook page for the Toronto Blue Jays peanut/nut reduced zone 2016 and share your photos and experiences with us. 

A big THANK YOU goes out to you, Debbie, for all you do!





Monday, October 5, 2015

Peanut-Controlled Professional Soccer Game

In an email from the Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of Minnesota, news of a peanut-controlled professional soccer game! On October 10, at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN, the Minnesota United will offer a peanut-controlled suite. Tickets are $35 each and the game starts at 7 PM. For additional information, please contact Kendall Hughson, 763-231-9871 or Kendall.H@MNUnitedFC.com. To purchase tickets, visit MNUnitedFC/tickets and enter AFAA.

Here is the flyer.

Friday, July 31, 2015

Lowell Spinners: Peanut Allergy Friendly Game 2015


"Meet to enjoy a baseball game with other families at a Lowell Spinners "peanut allergy friendly" game!

Sunday, August 16 at 3:05 p.m.
Lowell Spinners at Edward A. LeLacheur Park, 450 Aiken Street., Lowell, MA

A block of seats is being held for our group in Section 118 on the third base side, no more than 5 rows from the field!

Reserved Seating: discounted rate of $6.00 for all patrons if ordered by August 1, or regular price of $9.00 after Aug. 1.
Handicapped Reserved Seating is also available.

You are responsible for getting your own tickets to the game.
Order your tickets directly from the Lowell Spinners from Mike McGovern (mmcgovern@lowellspinners.com or 978-805-5124) or by mail (click here for order form:

To get the special group rate and seats in our section be sure to use the special order form or tell Mike McGovern that you are part of the AAFA New England group.

Click here for driving and parking directions to LeLacheur Park:

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No need to pre-register with AAFA New England for this event, as you will be buying your tickets directly from the baseball team, but it would be helpful to get an idea of how many people to expect for our group.
Please send a quick e-mail to let us know you are coming and how many people you will be bringing to each game. Send an e-mail to sharons@aafane.org or call 781-444-7778.

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The stadium will be thoroughly cleaned beforehand and peanut products will not be sold anywhere throughout the ballpark during the game.
The general rule is that food and beverages may not be brought into International League ballparks.

Ushers and security staff are instructed to NOT allow food or drink into the stadiums.

Questions for the Lowell Spinners: Mike McGovern at 978-805-5124.
Questions for AAFA New England: 781-444-7778"

Monday, June 8, 2015

Buffalo Bisons Peanut Reduced Seating 2015

The Buffalo Bisons have three games with peanut reduced seating this year. The dates are:

Sunday June 14, 2015 at 1:05 PM
Wednesday July 22, 2015 at 7:05 PM
Saturday August 29 at 7:05 PM

For additional information, please view the flyer or contact Nick Iacona at niacona@bisons.com. The games are being sponsored in part by Skeeter Snacks.