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July 2006
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Rome Braves
"TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME..."
shouts, I mean, sings my son, Carson, 5, on our way
to see the Rome Braves, a class "A" South Atlantic
League affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Somewhere
between his 15th and 20th rendition, the Rome Braves
State Mutual Stadium loomed into view.
There’s nothing minor about this
impressive brick facade stadium, which can
accommodate over 5,000 fans with 14 luxury boxes,
state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, including
a giant screen to entertain fans, six concession
areas, a full-service restaurant and a group
pavilion. As we waited in line for our tickets, two
foul balls flew overhead into the parking lot behind
us, reminding us that we had forgotten our gloves.
We sat club level behind the
backstop above the Three River’s Club restaurant.
While there is truly not a bad seat in the house,
the protective mom in me liked our location because
of the netting, preventing most foul balls from our
area. For my children, however, the foul balls just
added to the excitement of the game.
Parents with active younger kids
should consider Home Run Hill, a grassy area near
right field full of activity. In left field,
non-designated drivers will find the Budweiser Beach
Party lawn with Thursday night specials.
My daughter, Ansley, 8, enjoyed
watching the fast-paced game, which is played with
wooden bats, while my son looked forward to the
entertainment and giveaways between innings,
including pizzas, ice cream, hats and T-shirts for
the loudest fans. Romey, the mascot, delighted the
children, as did the wacky race between the giant
hot dog, ketchup and shark.
At the concession stand, you’ll
find lots of kid-pleasers such as enormous pretzels,
a heaping pile of nachos and triple-scoop ice cream
sundaes, both served in helmet bowls, which make
great souvenirs.
My son proudly sang "Take me out to the ball
game" during the seventh inning stretch and most of
the way home, making this minor league game major
fun. Oh, by the way, the Braves won!
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