Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Peanut Allergy News: Chicago White Sox Offers Peanut-Allergic Fans Special Seating

Big news for baseball fans! For the first time, the Chicago White Sox are hosting a peanut-allergy friendly game. I just received the following notice from our local food allergy support group leader. There will be special seating provided; the entire park will not be "peanut-free" that day. Here is the complete info, provided by the White Sox:

Peanut allergy friendly White Sox game
WHITE SOX VS. ORIOLES
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 7:10 P.M. U.S. Cellular Field

EVENT FAQ
1. WILL U.S. CELLULAR FIELD BE "PEANUT FREE" ON APRIL 17TH?
A. No. Not all of US Cellular Field will be peanut free on this date. We are offering three sections that will limit exposure to peanut fragments. Peanuts will be sold to the general public during this game.
(Attendees must complete and sign a waiver along with an order form before attending this event.)

2. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS $36.50 TICKET?
A. This ticket includes your ticket to the game and $10 in Bonus Bux (stored value on the ticket used to purchase food and beverage). Ticket price does not include parking. Parking can be purchased in advance for $25.

3. WHERE WILL THE SEATS BE LOCATED?
A. The seats will be located in the Club Level, sections 354-357

4. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET TO THE SEATS?
A. For the least peanut-exposed path to your ticket area we suggest you enter U.S. Cellular Field through Chicago Sports Depot (new team store located on the North side of 35th St). Proceed to second level of team store. Exit Chicago Sports Depot through the second level exit and proceed to the escalators straight ahead. Take Escalators to the Club Level. At the top of the escalators take a left to cross the bridge over 35th St. Once inside the Club Level concourse proceed to your left to the designated seating area.

5. ARE THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX GUARANTEEING THAT MY CHILDREN WILL NOT HAVE ALLERGIC REACTIONS DURING OUR VISIT?
A. No. We are taking all the necessary and appropriate steps to ensure that we create the safest environment possible, but we are not guaranteeing that allergic reactions will not occur. Attendees must complete and sign a waiver before
attending this event. First Aid as well as Guest Relations attendants will be on site to assist in emergency situations.

6. AT WHICH AGE DO CHILDREN REQUIRE A GAME TICKET?
A. All children that cannot fit underneath the turnstiles (approximately 36") will need a ticket for this game.

7. HOW DO I ORDER TICKETS?
A. Tickets can be ordered by mailing or faxing in a ticket order form. To request an order form, please email dmilliken@chisox.com. Tickets will be mailed to the address on the form once the order has been processed. You will need to send a signed waiver along with your order form.

1 comment:

Kristy M said...

This is so great that baseball teams are doing this! I just wish they would offer a weekend day game. Or even a summer day game would be nice. April baseball games are brutal!!! The Brewers Games are also weekday night games. It would be a little more "family friendly", don't you think? Either way, thanks for the info!