SALTDOGS AND AMERITAS CELEBRATE WOMEN IN SPORTS

LINCOLN, NE – The Lincoln Saltdogs, in partnership with Ameritas and Husker Athletics, are set to host a “Women in Sports” celebration featuring Nebraska athletes on Saturday, August 24th at Haymarket Park with the first pitch set for 6:05 p.m.

There will be 20 athletes in attendance across 11 sports including women’s basketball, softball, swimming and diving, cross country, track and field, rifle, tennis, bowling, soccer, gymnastics, and golf.  All athletes will be throwing out ceremonial first pitches.

“We want corporate sponsorship efforts to align with all our priorities and values at Ameritas,” said Sue Wilkinson, Ameritas president and chief operating officer. “The new Ameritas sponsorship symbolizes a strong support for women. The sponsorship deal increases chances to develop leadership skills and become role models for youth in our community.”

The gates open at 5:00 p.m. with promotions including a poster giveaway to the first 1,500 fans that can be signed by all of the Husker athletes, a Lincoln Saltdogs “Women in Sports” jersey giveaway to the first 1,500 fans, and $4 select tallboy beer throughout the game.

“We are very grateful for our partnership with Ameritas and for the opportunity to celebrate, recognize, and honor all of the female student-athletes for their hard work, dedication, and successes they have and will continue to achieve, commented Lincoln Saltdogs President, Charlie Meyer.”

Fans can get tickets by visiting saltdogs.com/womeninsports or by stopping by the Haymarket Park box office which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on non-gamedays and 9 a.m. until the end of the game when the ‘Dogs are in town.

 

The student-athletes that will be representing each sport are listed below:

Women’s Basketball – Callin Hake, Natalie Potts

Women’s Soccer – Sarah Weber, Cece Villa

Women’s Softball – Katelyn Caneda, Ava Bredwell

Women’s Tennis – Reya Coe, Lucy Loy

Women’s Cross Country – Cami Merickel

Women’s Track and Field – Taya Skelton

Women’s Bowling – Kathryn Bowman, Kayla Starr

Women’s Rifle – Emma Rhode, Grace Corbett

Women’s Golf – Megan Whittaker, Kristen Baeta

Women’s Swimming and Diving – Genevieve Jorgenson, Jojo Randby

Women’s Gymnastics – Amanda & Jennifer Lauer

About Ameritas

Ameritas is a marketing name for Ameritas Mutual Holding Company and its affiliated subsidiary companies, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York. Founded in 1887, Ameritas offers a wide range of insurance and financial products and services to individuals, families and businesses. These products and services include life insurance; annuities; individual disability income insurance; group dental, vision and hearing care insurance; and retirement plans. For more information, visit ameritas.com.

About Lincoln Pro Baseball

Lincoln Professional Baseball is a family-oriented organization, dedicated to providing the community with an exciting product that promotes everything great about the game and safeguards the dignity of the players. Lincoln Professional Baseball is committed to fostering youth involvement with the game, and maintaining a wholesome, fun-filled environment that heightens fan anticipation about spending a memorable, affordable day at the ballpark. For more information, visit saltdogs.com.

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LINCOLN, NE – The Lincoln Saltdogs, in partnership with Ameritas and Husker Athletics, are set to host a “Women in Sports” celebration featuring Nebraska athletes on Saturday, August 24th at Haymarket Park with the first pitch set for 6:05 p.m. There will be 20 athletes in attendance across 11 sports including women’s basketball, softball, swimming […]
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