If the crack of a bat against a perfectly pitched baseball isnB次元官网网址檛 satisfactory enough, fans will also have the option of adding a bit of zip to their next Victoria HarbourCats experience.
The new WildPlay zipline, presented by Telus Wireline, got the green light at the Royal Athletic Park on Wednesday afternoon, and will be open to the public starting Friday during the HarbourCats Fan Fest from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. ItB次元官网网址檒l then be open to attendees at future game nights once gates open.
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The 400-foot line runs from the bleachers at the eastern end of the field, down past the back barrier of the baseball field.
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Swanson estimates that during a game with an average attendance of 2,400 people, 200 people will be able to use the twin ziplines.
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Fans are encouraged to pre-order zipline tickets online to ensure themselves a spot; one ride costs $12.50 online, but if there are extra tickets available they can be purchased at the park for $15.00.
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Harvey the HarbourCats mascot was the first to test out the line, followed by head coach Todd Haney. Most people can use the line, as long as theyB次元官网网址檙e over five years old and weigh less than 400 pounds.
Swanson said fans are welcome to wear a mitt and try to catch a ball as they swing by, but since the line runs over 500 feet away from the home base, a ball going that far is B次元官网网址渉ighly unlikelyB次元官网网址� to happen.
For more information on game schedules, or to purchase your zipline tickets online visit
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