Rally up the family
Today’s Family Day Game features an array of activities for kids of all ages before and during the game.
The family friendly entertainment begins three hours before kickoff (2 p.m.) in the Nissan Fan Zone, located on the east side of McMahon Stadium, directly across from the Stamps Store and Ticket Office. The pre-game experience features interactive inflatables, face painting, a photo booth with free printouts for your family, high-energy entertainment and exhilarating activities for kids. Parents and kids can also enjoy great partner attractions, mingle with the Stamps promo team, get player autographs, meet Ralph the Dog and interact with members of the Outriders. As you can see, this familyfocused game is the utmost priority for the Stampeders. Even receiver and kick returner Larry Taylor understands the impact the experience can have on a child. Attending his first professional football game at age 13, Taylor agrees that football is a sport that can be enjoyed by the whole family. “The more you’re around the game the more you start to understand football as a great family entertainment option. Being around the game and watching it live, there is always something you can learn or experience first hand, which leads to great memories,” said Taylor. Off the field, Taylor also understands the importance of giving back to the community by interacting with kids. “I think it’s an uplifting experience for kids. As a dad of three I know this first hand. Depending on what type of day they may be having, you have the ability to raise their spirits and give them something to be proud of and smile about.” To help rally up the family, the Stampeders offer affordable seating for their fans in an alcohol-free section called the Family Fun Zone, located in section A. Tickets for these seats are available for purchase at the Stampeders Ticket Office and participating Safeway stores. If you purchase tickets via the Stamps Ticket Office, you can get one adult and one youth ticket for only $32 by calling 403-2890258. For children under two
years old, admission is free. Also, if your child is the ultimate Stamps fan, make sure you sign up for the Stampeders Kids Club, presented by New York Fries. By purchasing an MVP membership package for $30, your child will receive a starter pack filled with a t-shirt, mini-football, autograph pen and a coupon pack to be used at New York Fries. Kids Club members also get a one-time discount at the Stamps Store and the chance to win awesome prizes at every home game. The Kids Club tent is set up on the concourse each game behind sections J and K and has a giveaway item for the first 100 club members who arrive at the tent. Visit Stampeders.com/ KidsClub for more information. Family trivia question: How many years has Larry Taylor played for the Stampeders? Email us the answer at horsepower@stampeders.com for the chance to win a family gift pack.