Category Archives: Sports
On BLY: 90.7% increase in price of these Caps season tickets over five years
With the new season ticket prices the Caps have announced for next season, two 400 level Caps season tickets that went for $1713 total in 2008-09 will now go for $3266 next season. That’s a 90.7% increase in 5 years. … Continue reading
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On BLY: Looking at Caps tickets prices
Over on BrooksLaichyear.com, the Caps blog that my brother and I just started, I took a look at Caps ticket prices on StubHub and some upcoming games that might end up being fairly inexpensive. I got five tickets in the … Continue reading
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QR code on kickball box
Our WAKA Kickball box now has a QR code on it. Check it out at the link. Related articles USA Today Sports QR Code (mikeholden.wordpress.com) QR Code on a Krispy Kreme box (mikeholden.wordpress.com) QR code on a banana (mikeholden.wordpress.com)
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The longest kickball game ever
A group of WAKA Kickball players in Connecticut are looking to break the Guinness World Record for the longest kickball game. It will take place March 30-April 1 and they’re raising money for a great cause too: Kick-It, which was … Continue reading
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Spring adult kickball and dodgeball leagues
The push is on for our spring WAKA Kickball and Dodgeball leagues. Like it says on our Facebook page right now, “Round up your office team…email your friends and put a group together…or sign-up as a free agent and meet … Continue reading
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Nats look to “Take Back the Park” from Phillies selling only to local addresses
Here’s something from the D.C. Sports Bog that might be of interest to those who like to see tickets stay out of the hands of the opposing team’s fans. “…starting Friday morning at 8 a.m., the club will begin selling … Continue reading
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YouTube video on franchise program
We have a new video up on YouTube now for WAKA’s social sports franchise program. Check it out below and, if you aren’t looking to own a social sports franchise yourself, we’ll give you $2,000 if you send an owner/operator … Continue reading
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I started a Caps hockey blog
My brother and I started a Caps hockey blog. It’s called Brooks Laichyear and this initial post explains a little about it. Check it out and I hope you enjoy it. And thanks to all of you who have read … Continue reading
Filed under Sports, Washington DC Area
USA Today Sports QR Code
I like this use of a QR code in the USA Today Sports section.
Filed under Media/Journalism, PR/Marketing, Sports
Fans on the Mavs bench
As my brother commented on Facebook after I posted this video there: “These men define the word hero.”
To find CSN+
I’m noticing some web traffic on the blog already today from people wondering where they can find CSN+ so they can watch the Caps game tonight. Just check out this page on CSN Washington’s website, plug in your zip code … Continue reading
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Co-ed adult dodgeball
Earlier this year, WAKA branched out into dodgeball after nearly 15 years in the kickball business. We launched leagues in Boston and Dallas that are now up and running. And we now have four additional leagues open for registration (Atlanta, … Continue reading
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Kevin Weekes says Caps now “the main team” in DC area sports scene
Speaking on the NHL Network about the Anaheim Ducks hiring of former Caps coach Bruce Boudreau, Kevin Weekes praised Boudreau for putting Caps “back on the radar” and said, “they’re now the main team back in the DC area in … Continue reading
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Brand Loyalty: WAKA Kickball Tattoo
How’s this for brand loyalty? One of our employees and players got a WAKA Kickball tattoo! Related articles Tank Carder’s Rose Bowl MVP, Kickball Trophies Are Equally Important (sbnation.com) Yes, the Kickball World Championship will be held in Las Vegas … Continue reading
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Tank Carder of TCU & WAKA Kickball
TCU linebacker and ESPN Preseason All-American Tank Carder sent WAKA this picture of his mantel this week, which has his 2011 Rose Bowl defensive MVP trophy displayed right in between two WAKA Kickball trophies from one of our Fort Worth … Continue reading
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