Atlanta Braves 2009 Individual Game Tickets Go on Sale Thursday, February 26

Atlanta Braves 2009 individual tickets, starting as low as $6, will go on sale Thursday, February 26, at 9:00 a.m. Single game tickets, with the exception of the June 23-28 series with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, will be available at Braves.com/tickets, the Braves box office at Turner Field, 1-800-326-4000, and all TicketMaster outlets. Tickets for the New Yankees and Boston Red Sox are now available as part of various multi-game packages at savings of up to 27% and can be purchased at Braves.com/tickets or by calling 404-577-9100. Individual tickets for those games will go on sale at a later date.

The Braves will take on the Washington Nationals in the 2009 Home Opener on Friday, April 10th at Turner Field. After the game, and after every Friday night home game, fans will enjoy a spectacular Publix Friday Night Fireworks show. The first 45,000 fans on Friday and Saturday night will receive a Braves 2008 magnetic schedule courtesy of Georgia Power. And on Sunday after the game, in what has become a Turner Field Sunday afternoon tradition, all fans 14 and under are invited to take the field and run the bases.

Several popular ticket specials return in 2009, offering Braves fans a wide selection of ticket discounts and savings throughout the season. Some ticket specials include:

$1 SkyLine Seats - Available three hours before every game at the Turner Field Box Office
Family Value Plan - 4 tickets, 4 hotdogs, 4 Cokes, a Braves yearbook, and a parking pass for as low as $59 (37% savings), available Sunday through Thursday*
Coca-Cola Two-For-One Tuesdays - Two Upper Reserved tickets for the price of one every Tuesday*
Two-For-One Wednesdays - Two Field/Terrace Pavilion tickets for the price of one every Wednesday*
ampm All You Can Eat Seats - For as low as $45, fans can enjoy all the peanuts and crackerjacks, hotdogs, hamburgers, sodas, and more, for one low all-inclusive price
College, Military, and AAA Discount - Two Upper Box tickets for the price of one with a valid college or military ID or valid AAA members card (not available June 23-28)
Ultimate Kids Days - Tickets for all fans 14 and under will be only $5 on Sunday, June 7 and Sunday, August 2. Young fans can also participate in pre-game parades around the field and be eligible to win several special experiences including serving at the team's Honorary Team Captain or Guest Public Address Announcer.

*excluding June 23-25

2009 ATLANTA BRAVES TICKET PRICES

Location Gate Price Premium Price* Season Price
Skyline $1 $1 N/A
Upper Pavilion $6 $6 $ 3
Upper Reserved $8 $12 N/A
Upper Box $12 $16 $10
Field/Terrace Pavilion $22 $26 $12
Terrace Reserved $24 $28 $22
Field Reserved $26 $30 $24
Golden Moon Casino Club Pavilion $28 $32 $26
Terrace Level $36 $40 $30
Field Level $36 $40 $30
Golden Moon Casino Club Level $38 $42 $34
Dugout Level $60 $64 $52
Henry Aaron Seats $70 $74 $60

*All Friday and Saturday regular season games

The Atlanta Braves popular Four-Game Ticket Packs, as well as full season, half season, weekend and flex ticket plans are also available now at substantial savings. "Buy 2 Full Season Tickets, Get 2 Free" (Field Reserved, Golden Moon Casino Club Pavilion and Terrace Reserved Levels) and full season ticket packages for as low as $249 are available by going to Braves.com/tickets or calling 404-577-9100.

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 and a World Series title. Based in Atlanta since 1966, the Braves franchise is the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. Atlanta Braves games are telecast on FSN South, SportSouth, and Peachtree TV with radio broadcasts heard in Atlanta on 640 WGST and regionally on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network.

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UWG Cheer Claims 2009 Title

A win is a win, whether it is by a foot or by a mile, and for the West Georgia Wolves Coed cheerleading squad that old adage could not have been more fitting after the Wolves claimed their eighth straight UCA national title on Saturday at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex.

West Georgia edged out the Columbus State Cougars to tie the University of Kentucky’s streak of eight straight titles.

“All the sacrifice, time, and effort that this team put into this routine, paid off,” said Head Coach Scott Brown. “I felt very confident heading into the finals. Warm-ups went great, but all we could do was our best, and leave it in the hands of the judges.”

With the win, the University Of West Georgia cheerleading program now has a total of twelve national titles, and a drive for another in 2010.

ESPN 2 will be airing the competition on Sunday, February 22 at 1:00 pm and again on Thursday, March 19 at 3:00 pm. Go Wolves!

DIVISION II CHEER
Final Results

1. University of West Georgia
2. Columbus State University
3. Slippery Rock University
4. University of Puerto Rico – Bayamon
5. Northwest Missouri State University
6. Pittsburg State University
7. Indiana Wesleyan University
8. University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez
9. University of North Alabama
10. University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo

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Braves Announce Minor League Coaching Staffs for 2009

The Atlanta Braves announced their 2009 Minor League coaching staffs today, including new coaches at the Triple-A and Double-A levels.

The inaugural Gwinnett Braves (AAA) coaching staff will include the return of manager Dave Brundage for his third season as the Triple-A manager and trainer Mike Graus who will be entering his 16th season with the Braves. Pitching coach Derek Bothelo joins the staff after serving as the Mississippi (AA) pitching coach the last two seasons.

Joining the Braves system as the Gwinnett hitting coach is Jamie Dismuke, who spent nine seasons coaching in the Cincinnati Reds' organization, the last five as the Double-A Chattanooga hitting coach. Dismuke, 38, was named Chattanooga's interim manager the final 16 games of the 2008 season. He was originally drafted by Cincinnati in 1989 and the former first baseman played nine Minor League seasons.

Southern League champion Mississippi (AA) returns manager Phillip Wellman and trainer Ricky Alcantara, but has new pitching and hitting coaches. Marty Reed will serve as the pitching coach after spending nine years in the Los Angeles Dodgers system as a pitching coach, including the last three as the Minor League pitching coordinator. He was drafted by the California Angels in 1984 and pitched five seasons in their system, compiling a 49-36 record.

Roosevelt Brown will be making his debut as the hitting coach. Brown, 33, was originally drafted by the Braves in the 20th round of the 1993 draft. He hit .300 with 120 home runs and 513 runs batted in during his 10-year Minor League career and he hit .251 with 11 home runs and 69 runs batted in during parts of four major-league seasons with the Chicago Cubs from 1999-2002.

The Myrtle Beach (A) coaching staff returns Rocket Wheeler as the manager and Rick Albert as the hitting coach. Guy Hansen joins the team as the pitching coach after serving as the Richmond (AAA) pitching coach the past two seasons. Trainer Chas Miller moves up after spending one season at Rome (A), which was his third season in the Braves system.

Randy Ingle will return to Rome (A) in his 18th season managing in the Braves' system. Bobby Moore returns as the hitting coach and Jim Czajkowski returns as the pitching coach. Trainer Allan Chase was promoted from the Gulf Coast team and will make his Rome debut.

At Danville (Rookie), Paul Runge will be the manager again and he will have pitching coach Derrick Lewis and hitting coach Carlos Mendez returning. Trainer Ty Cobbs joins the team after serving as a part-time trainer with the Gulf Coast team last season.

Luis Ortiz returns as the Gulf Coast (Rookie) manager, along with hitting coach Sixto Lezcano and pitching coach Gabe Luckert. Eric Malek, who was Danville's trainer in 2008, makes the move to the Gulf Coast squad.

There were two changes announced to the player development staff. Luckie Dacosta takes over as the Minor League strength and conditioning coordinator after Phil Falco's promotion to the major league team and Matt Saitz was promoted from a part-time strength and conditioning coach to assistant strength and conditioning coordinator.

2009 Atlanta Braves Minor League Staffs

GWINNETT (AAA)
Dave Brundage - Manager
*Derek Bothelo - Pitching Coach
#Jamie Dismuke - Hitting Coach
Mike Graus - Trainer
MISSISSIPPI (AA)
Phillip Wellman - Manager
#Marty Reed - Pitching Coach
#Roosevelt Brown - Hitting Coach
Ricky Alcantara - Trainer
MYRTLE BEACH (A)
Rocket Wheeler - Manager
*Guy Hanson - Pitching Coach
Rick Albert - Hitting Coach
*Chas Miller - Trainer
ROME (A)
Randy Ingle - Manager
Jim Czajkowski - Pitching Coach
Bobby Moore - Hitting Coach
*Allan Chase - Trainer
DANVILLE (Rookie Advanced)
Paul Runge - Manager
Derrick Lewis - Pitching Coach
Carlos Mendez - Hitting Coach
*Ty Cobbs - Trainer
GULF COAST (Rookie)
Luis Ortiz - Manager
Gabe Luckert - Pitching Coach
Sixto Lezcano - Coach
*Eric Malek - Trainer

* Denotes new team
# Denotes new to organization

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First Chance to Secure Opening Day, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees Tickets Starts Today with "Holiday Six Game Gift Pack"

Beginning today, Nov. 14, fans can secure tickets for some of the hottest Braves game in 2009, including Opening Day, and match-ups with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, with the "Holiday Six Game Gift Pack."

Available Nov. 14 - Dec. 15 at Braves.com/holidays or 404-577-9100, the Holiday Six Game Gift Pack includes a pair of tickets to six marquee games in 2009 for as low as $152 (a savings of 27%). The Holiday Six Game Gift Pack also comes with a Braves replica cap, a holiday card, and Braves wrapping paper and a gift box. Other season ticket packages, including a full season ticket package for only $249, are also available for fans looking for additional options.

The Atlanta Braves 2009 home schedule gets under way on Friday, April 10th when the Braves will welcome the Washington Nationals for Opening Night at Turner Field. The New York Yankees come to town for the first time since 2000 in an interleague series June 23-25, followed by an interleague match-up with the Boston Red Sox June 26-28. Tickets to these games and more are available now through the "Holiday Six Game Gift Pack" and other season ticket packages. Fans can call 404-577-5100 for more information.

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Atlanta Braves Look to 2009 with Schedule

The Atlanta Braves released their tentative schedule on September 17 for the 2009 season. A finalized schedule with start times will be released at a later date in the off-season.

The Braves open the regular season on Monday, April 6, with a three-game series at Philadelphia (April 6-9) and then return to Atlanta to open their home portion of the 2009 season with a three-game set versus the Washington Nationals on April 10.

The 2008 home schedule includes nine games each against National League East Division rivals New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Florida, as well as a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (April 27-29), a three-game set versus the Chicago Cubs (June 2-4) and a weekend series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers (July 31-August 2). The Braves will conclude their home slate October 1-4 with the Washington Nationals.

The Braves play a total of five interleague series, with three of the series coming at home against the Toronto Blue Jays (May 22-24), the New York Yankees (June 23-25), who will be making their first visit to Atlanta since 2000, and the Boston Red Sox (June 26-28). The Braves' American League road opponents include the Baltimore Orioles (June 12-14) and the Red Sox (June 19-21).

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 a pair of exhibition games at Turner Field on Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, versus the Detroit Tigers.

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