Bat against a WooSox pitcher? Be a coach for a game? WooSox unveil rewards program for fans

WORCESTER — If Larry Lucchino achieves his latest goal, then Marriott, American Airlines and Visa will have stiff competition from the Worcester Red Sox.

The WooSox’ principal owner’s newest brainchild is a robust rewards program for fans to reap the benefits when attending games at Polar Park. Lucchino describes it as second-to-none, and he’s thrilled about the possibility of spoiling those who spoil the team.

Lucchino has been cultivating this program for some time, and the team finally announced its creation Wednesday afternoon in a press release.

“WooSox Rewards is bigger, better and bolder,” Lucchino said. “We have spent some productive time imaging experiences you just can’t get anywhere else, and we think fans will find these rewards new, different and cool.”

The new loyalty program is free and allows fans to earn points that can be redeemed for prizes and unique experiences. The new WooSox Rewards app will be available prior to the 2023 season. Current members of the team’s booster club, WooU Student Program and WooCrew will be automatically enrolled in the new program.

A low-tech option will also be available for those traditional fans that would rather have a WooSox Rewards membership card. Cards will be available at home games, or by calling (508) 500-1000, or via email at rewards@woosox.com. There will also be a WooSox Rewards World Headquarters located on the First Base Plaza.

Now it’s time for the big news.

What type of benefits will fans receive for their loyalty?

First, there are three levels of memberships: Hall of Fame (Gold), All-Star (Silver) and Leadoff Hitter (White). Once fans earn enough points to reach a threshold, they will stay at that membership category for the remainder of the season.

Lucchino & Co. created a list of the Top 100 WooSox Rewards that range from a free ice cream to a personalized WooSox jersey, autographed memorabilia, throwing out a ceremonial first pitch, free parking, watching fireworks on the field, a spring training weekend trip to JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida, or watching a Red Sox game at Fenway Park from Lucchino’s dugout seats.

Full season ticket-holders will earn 500 points for enrolling in the new rewards program. Half-season ticket-holders receive 200 points, while Mini-plan holders receive 50 points.

Fans also will be able to donate points to a friend or charity (those plans will be announced at a later date).

At the conclusion of the 2023 season, the fan who accrues the most points will be honored as the Worcester Red Sox Fan of the Year.

Here’s a tentative list of the Top 100 WooSox Rewards:

1. A cupcake on your birthday

2. Ice cream

3. Cotton candy

4. Nachos

5. Burger

6. Chicken tenders

7. WooSox hat

8. One free item (from a selected menu) in the WooSox Baseball Store

9. Mystery gift bags

10. Gifts from corporate partners

11. Event with players and front office (for a group of Rewards redeemers)

12. Personal Polar Park tour

13. Skip the line for Run the Bases (WooCrew)

14. Scoreboard messages

15. A Duck Boat Party for up to 10 children at a WooSox game – mascot visits, one hot dog, chips, cookies and a Polar Beverage

16. On the field for BP (Batting Practice) sponsored by Shaw’s

17. WooSox Rewards hat

18. WooSox Rewards T-shirt

19. WooSox Rewards Polo shirt

20. WooSox Rewards hoodie

21. Vintage bobbleheads

22. Signed vintage bobbleheads

23. Play the instrument of your choice with the WooSox Band

24. Attend a WooSox DOG Meeting (a “Day of Game” front office preparation meeting)

25. Clean up the field after fireworks

26. A $100 merchandise shopping spree at the Team Store

27. Four seats on the Worcester Wall for a game

28. Sit in nine different seats in nine different innings

29. Free tickets to a Polar Park Event of their choosing (from our menu)

30. DCU Club pregame buffet dinner for two and tickets to the game

31. Pregame ceremony with on-field recognition

32. Part of the group that says, “Play Ball!” on a select date

33. WooSox Rewards Member of the Game

34. VIP Tour for four of the Jimmy Fund

35. Lead the singing of “Sweet Caroline” on the Dugout Rooftop at a game

36. Party of 10 on the Fan Deck

37. Dining on the Diamond (for up to 10)

38. Lay the bases on the field (for the first five who choose to redeem)

39. Grounds Crew SuperFan of the Day (shadow them)

40. Participate in T-Shirt Toss on the field between innings (and get one)

41. Ride the Blue Woo Shuttle as it presents the Game Ball to the mound

42. Ride the Diamond Auto truck that circles the field between innings

43. Piggy Bank Pursuit on the field between innings

44. National Grid Power Hitter or Power Kid between innings

45. Polar Pong participant on the field between innings

46. Table Talk Pie in the Sky participant between innings

47. Wave the “WooSox Win” flag with Smiley Ball after a win

48. Junior Announcer on the PA System for a half-inning

49. Private suite for 10 for a scheduled Polar Park Movie Night

50. One inning in the control room (with your name on the scoreboard)

51. Two innings in the broadcast booth

52. Three innings in the photo pit

53. Pick the song of the day and hit the button to play with the DJ

54. Mascot visits you in your home or school

55. Autographed baseball

56. Photo with a player

57. Skip the line to meet a player in the Diner

58. Shagging flies during BP

59. Present the game ball to the mound

60. Dress as an umpire and call the Ceremonial First Pitch

61. Ceremonial First Pitch

62. Personalized WooSox jerseys

63. Game-worn batting gloves

64. Game-worn jerseys

65. Game-used broken bats

66. Honorary Bat Boy/Bat Girl

67. WooSox Tee Time – Three swings at a baseball on a tee at home plate before the game

68. Four tickets to a game at Fenway Park

69. Clubhouse Tours

70. Robin Hood Program – last-minute upgrade to Dugout Seats

71. Five tickets to President’s Suite on a mutually agreeable date

72. Watch a game in the press box

73. Unofficial Official Scorer for a Game

74. Attend manager’s press conference before a game

75. Take batting practice on the field (non-game day)

76. Shag flies on the field (non-game day)

77. Watch fireworks from the field

78. Play catch with a WooSox player

79. Get a shirt off the back of a player on the last day

80. Personalized bat

81. Dinner for four with a WooSox Player

82. Sideline reporter guest

83. Coach for a day – wear the uniform and assist WooSox Coaches

84. Clubbie for a day work in the clubhouse

85. WooSox Lunch Box (lunch at Polar Park with a player)

86. WooSox Lunch Box with the Chairman or President

87. Pregame dinner in the Board Room for 15

88. Dress as the mascot

89. Down in Front – Five front-row seats behind home plate

90. Take the field with the players

91. Dinner and a game with Larry Lucchino in Suite 14

92. Dinner and a game without Larry Lucchino in Suite 14

93. Catch a pitch – Catching a WooSox pitcher in BP

94. Face the Ace – Take your swings against a WooSox player or coach

95. Travel to see the WooSox on the road (transportation, hotel, and tickets)

96. Free parking for a game in the Players Parking Lot

97. Interview the Player of the Game on the field

98. Game at Fenway Park in Larry Lucchino's seats

99. Trip to Triple-A Championship Game (2022’s was in Las Vegas)

100. Trip for Two for a Spring Training Weekend

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