cabiness42 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 We bought four tickets for Thursday's game a few months ago, planning to take my 4 year old son to his first ever Sox game. Our seats are along the left field line very near the front row, which is a good up close spot for the kid to see action and maybe even get a foul ball. The problem now is that the forecast temperature is 102 degrees and our seats will not have any shade whatsoever. Skipping the game isn't really an option, given the money we've spent on the tickets and the fact that the kid has really been looking forward to this. Worst case scenario is that we only catch about 3 innings of the game and leave, but I'm looking for suggestions on how we might be able to last for most or all of the game safely and somewhat comfortably. This is the first time when I might actually miss the old Comiskey Park, where the upper deck hung out over the lower deck, providing some obstruction to the views along with some shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Become best friends with the water vendor. Also hit up the shower in the outfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Take a walk around the concourse. I think they'll give you a signature somewhere for your kid's first game. Go stand in line for some sort of iced beverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The customer service desk behind home plate will do a special certificate for free to commemorate his first game. You can bring unopened water bottles into the park. You could always try to find a spot up higher, near the top under the second deck overhang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hibbard Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Make sure you over-hydrate before ever getting out there. Use a couple of the visiting batting frames to watch from the concourse. I watched cubs-sox from the old upper deck in new comiskey when it was 100+ and as long as we took shade breaks every inning or two we were fine. Just drink lots is water, make sure he does too and you will all be fine. Oh and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez's Ghost Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Try the rain room in right center. It's a mist that will cool you off. In this heat, for about three seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 You could always try to find a spot up higher, near the top under the second deck overhang. Yes, I am hopeful that (1) there will be enough no-shows that some shaded seats will be open and (2) the usher in that section won't be a jerk and will let us sit there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 4, 2012 -> 11:18 AM) We bought four tickets for Thursday's game a few months ago, planning to take my 4 year old son to his first ever Sox game. Our seats are along the left field line very near the front row, which is a good up close spot for the kid to see action and maybe even get a foul ball. The problem now is that the forecast temperature is 102 degrees and our seats will not have any shade whatsoever. Skipping the game isn't really an option, given the money we've spent on the tickets and the fact that the kid has really been looking forward to this. Worst case scenario is that we only catch about 3 innings of the game and leave, but I'm looking for suggestions on how we might be able to last for most or all of the game safely and somewhat comfortably. This is the first time when I might actually miss the old Comiskey Park, where the upper deck hung out over the lower deck, providing some obstruction to the views along with some shade. When you get there go to guest relations behind home plate and exchange those tix for seats in the shade. They're very accomodating, but I suggest it be the first thing you do when you get in the park because a lot of people will be doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I believe Marty's "free beer" offer will apply to son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 . . . Also get a certificate for your son's first Sox game while you're there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 4, 2012 -> 11:29 AM) I believe Marty's "free beer" offer will apply to son Free beer offer is spoken for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 When you get there go to guest relations behind home plate and exchange those tix for seats in the shade. They're very accomodating, but I suggest it be the first thing you do when you get in the park because a lot of people will be doing that. We used one of those special code things to get our seats for $20 each so I'm not sure how much it's going to cost us to exchange those for four tickets in the shade. I cringe at the thought of spending $100 more on tickets than I have to, but maybe these temperatures are going to force me to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 For extreme heat, every two innings to the rain room. Miss some of the game but keep some of your breathing function Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 4, 2012 -> 11:33 AM) We used one of those special code things to get our seats for $20 each so I'm not sure how much it's going to cost us to exchange those for four tickets in the shade. I cringe at the thought of spending $100 more on tickets than I have to, but maybe these temperatures are going to force me to do that. Bring a towel to wet down and put over his head if you're sitting right in the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Put ice cubes under your hat, it helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 4, 2012 -> 11:23 AM) The customer service desk behind home plate will do a special certificate for free to commemorate his first game. You can bring unopened water bottles into the park. You could always try to find a spot up higher, near the top under the second deck overhang. I think that's the best option. You should be able to find seats above. Even offer to trade with someone else allowing them to move up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty34 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 4, 2012 -> 11:33 AM) We used one of those special code things to get our seats for $20 each so I'm not sure how much it's going to cost us to exchange those for four tickets in the shade. I cringe at the thought of spending $100 more on tickets than I have to, but maybe these temperatures are going to force me to do that. Given you have a 4-year-old with you, I doubt they'll give you any problems or charge you at all. Key is go to the customer relations booth and not the ticket window next to it. I've never been charged for an upgrade, caveat being I'm a season ticketholder, but like I said they're very accomodating. Believe me, it saves a lot of hassle with the ushers about people sitting in seats they don't have tix for. Most of whom are high school kids just trying to do their jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Jul 4, 2012 -> 11:33 AM) We used one of those special code things to get our seats for $20 each so I'm not sure how much it's going to cost us to exchange those for four tickets in the shade. I cringe at the thought of spending $100 more on tickets than I have to, but maybe these temperatures are going to force me to do that. Had the same problem with my nephew's first game several years ago. Marty's right. Go to Guest Relations. They will probably set you up in a handicapped section which will be covered. IIRC, the tickets for his game were premium UD box and they set everyone up in the handicapped lower level behind home plate. Edited July 4, 2012 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 You are allowed to bring water bottles into the stadium from home. Go to Jewel and pick up a bunch. As long as you're hydrated, you will be able to enjoy the game if it's a good one. While you're at Jewel, see if they have those automated fan/spray bottles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 My first Sox game was against the Rangers too. Hope he has fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcollie03 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 My kids love the fundamentals deck and you can watch the game from up there for an inning or two. Some shade up there. It's hard to get young kids to sit in their seats for very long anyway. Have fun and be sure to drink lots of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I would have recommended club seats if you could have gotten them. The lobby area is air-conditioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobryansson Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Just reading this, I have such fond memories of my first Sox game at old Comiskey. Not sure, but I was 5 or so, holding my dad's hand (Bob Ryan, of my signon here.)... Magic. Miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 I would have recommended club seats if you could have gotten them. The lobby area is air-conditioned. Well, when we bought the tickets 2 months ago, I wasn't anticipating 102 degree heat, and we opted for the lower deck first because the boy could get a good up close look at the players for his first game, and second because the discount codes don't apply to Club level seats. $80 for four lower reserved in the second row sounded a lot better than $220 for four in the club level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quade36 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I took my son to his first sox game this year too! He was only 5 months old though I'd suggest, like others have, to go in the upper deck in the shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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