Category: Local Events

Cactus League Spring Training 2013: Surprise Lunch

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Cactus League Spring Training 2013 kicks off on Friday, February 22 with exhibition games by the Cincinnati Reds, the San Diego Padres, and the Kansas City Royals.

But before you dive into the chaos of Spring Training, consider taking up the Cactus League on its very cordial invitation to the 2013 Cactus League Lunch on Tuesday, February 19.

The event, hosted at the Surprise Recreation Campus, will begin at 11:30am and boasts a program that features 1999 Hall of Famer George Brett and former MLB pitcher Greg “Mad Dog” Maddux as guest speakers.

The event flyer on the official Cactus League Spring Training website lists the following prices for tables of 8:

  • Presenting Sponsor: $3,000
  • Gold Sponsor: $2,000
  • Silver Sponsor: $1,500
  • Corporate Friend: $500
  • Associate Cactus League Member: $300
  • Individual Tickets: $40

If you’d like to attend this year’s Cactus League Lunch, you must make reservations on or before February 12. To purchase tickets or a table call 623.222.2239 or email [email protected].

And you’ll need one more thing: AZ LIMO.

Everyone loves attending Cactus League Spring Training events, but who likes hunting for a parking space? Allow AZ LIMO to guide you to and from any and all events for Cactus League Spring Training 2013. Just kick back and relax in the vehicle of your choice, and we’ll get you there.

Waste Management Phoenix Open

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Today, January 28, marks the start of the 2013 Waste Management Phoenix Open (WM Phoenix Open), an annual professional golf tournament that takes places in Arizona. Here’s some fun and useful info about the event that has become the most-attended stop on the PGA Tour.

Bob Goldwater at far left with Thunderbirds at 1975 Phoenix Open.

The history behind the Waste Management Phoenix Open

The Phoenix Open began in 1932 but was discontinued just 3 years later due to a lack of support.

In 1937, the Thunderbirds, an exclusive special events committee, arose as an extension of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, which was then undertaking new duties as a convention and tourism bureau. Among the first to be inducted into the Thunderbirds was avid golfer Bob Goldwater, who conceived the idea to sponsor a golf tournament. In 1939, Goldwater’s idea gave way to a revived Phoenix Open, earning him the nickname of Father of the Phoenix Open.

The Waste Management Phoenix Open has been going strong ever since.

Spectators at Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Info about 2013 Waste Management Open

Location: Tournament Players Club (TPC) Scottsdale

Dates: January 28 – February 3, 2013

Tickets: The Waste Management Phoenix Open’s official website has a page dedicated to information about tournament admission. Ticket prices range from free, for children 17 and under who are accompanied by an adult, to $5000 for special VIP access packages with tons of perks. General admission is a cool $25.

Coors Light Birds Nest: The Coors Light Birds Nest is an entertainment venue located directly across from the Waste Management Phoenix tournament. For 4 days during the 6-day tournament, national acts come to the Birds Nest to put on an unforgettable show for tournament-goers. Previous acts have included The Doobie Brothers, Will.i.am, the Goo Goo Dolls, and Slightly Stoopid. And this year, the roster is just as impressive as O.A.R, Kelley James, DJ Roonie G, Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, Dierks Bentley, and more. Visit wmphoenixopen.com for a complete guide to ticket options.

Transportation

The Waste Management Phoenix Open attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. Though free public parking is offered, a stress-free parking/driving experience is not. Allow AZ LIMO to make you’re trip to and from the tournament as painless as possible.

Contacts us, and we’ll get you there.

 

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Arizona Diamondbacks: D-backs FanFest 2013

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Arizona Diamondbacks dbacks fan fest logo

If you can’t wait until Spring Training 2013 begins in late February, get your baseball fix when Cactus League team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, hosts their annual SUBWAY D-backs FanFest.

Arizona Diamondbacks D-backs FanFest 2013 flyer

The Arizona Diamondbacks, affectionately known as the D-backs, will hold their 9th annual SUBWAY D-backs FanFest on Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Phoenix’s famed Chase Field.

The free event will give fans the chance to rub elbows with current players, coaches, and alumni in autograph and photo sessions on the field. The long list of those scheduled to appear includes:

  • Heath Bell
  • Willie Bloomquist
  • Trevor Cahill
  • Tyler Skaggs
  • Patrick Corbin
  • Will Nieves
  • Wade Miley
  • J.J. Putz
  • Coaches Don Baylor, Charles Nagy, Steve Sax, Glenn Sherlock
  • And many more

Those who want an autograph from their favorite player or coach will have to make sure to grab up one of the limited number of $5 autograph vouchers. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. Click here for more information on the schedule for autograph sessions and how you can get your hands on vouchers.

The D-backs definitely know how to spoil their fans: For the 8th annual FanFest, SUBWAY awarded the first 3,000 fans to a free SUBWAY cash card loaded with amounts ranging from $1 to $100. Not too shabby, right?

Attendees can expect the same generosity this year.

Beyond the autograph session, fans will also be given the opportunity to tour the Arizona Diamondbacks home clubhouse, browse the selection at the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Yard Sale, have some family-friendly fun at the Family Fun Zone, and much more.

Another D-backs FanFest guarantee is large crowds. A record-breaking 25,000 Arizona Diamondbacks fans attended this year’s FanFest, more than doubling last year’s turnout. If this trend continues, D-backs FanFest 2013 will be the biggest FanFest ever and parking will probably be an even bigger pain.

Let AZ LIMO make facing these huge crowds a little less stressful. With a selection of Sedans that can seat up to 4 passengers, limos that can seat up to 20, and mini coaches that can seat up to 25, AZ LIMO can accommodate a family of any size. Enjoy our services for D-backs FanFest and get in and out as quickly and as painlessly as you’d like.

Be sure to visit dbacks.com  or call (602) 462-FEST (3378) for up-to-date info on D-backs FanFest 2013, and contact AZ LIMO to ensure your day is devoid of any parking or traffic hassle.

 

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#1 Spring Training 2016: Cactus League Limo Service

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In 1947, following the spring training trend that had been in practice in other parts of the country since the late 1800s, major league baseball teams the Cleveland Indians and the New York Giants, now the San Francisco Giants, set up training bases in Arizona, signaling the start of Arizona’s Cactus League.

If there’s anything that can upstage the Grand Canyon, it’s the Cactus League. Each spring since 1947, professional baseball teams in the Cactus League have trekked to the Grand Canyon State for a month of spring training in preparation for the regular season. Cactus League spring training is a time when team managers use exhibition games to evaluate the performance of professional players, size up new talent, and determine which players they believe are most likely to earn the much-coveted title of World Series Champs. Players are not only competing against other teams for the win but also vying against their own teammates for a spot on the team during regular season.

For 65 years, the Cactus League has given baseball fanatics access to exciting exhibition games and a one-of-a-kind preview of what their favorite teams have in store for the regular season. Cactus League 2015 seems set up to provide give baseball fans another awesome year of spring training. The roster of participating teams includes:

  • Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Chicago Cubs
  • Chicago White Sox
  • Cincinnati Reds
  • Cleveland Indians
  • Colorado Rockies
  • Kansas City Royals
  • Los Angeles Angels
  • Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Milwaukee Brewers
  • San Diego Padres
  • Texas Rangers
  • Seattle Mariners
  • San Francisco Giants

The first bit of Spring Training 2015 exhibition games begin in late February and continue into late March, but tickets go on sale in early January. Visit stubhub.com and springtrainingconnection.com to purchase tickets and view the Cactus League 2015 schedule.

And while your planning your trip, don’t forget to call us for a hassle free spring training limousine service.

 

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