Eau Claire Express

Happy Labor Day, Express fans!

Reminder, our office is closed today and will open tomorrow for September office hours: 9 am - 4 pm

Couldn't get enough of the Wipfli Zone this season? Don't worry; the Wipfli Zone will be open for all home UW-Eau Claire Football games this season!

Swing by and grab a beer with proceeds going to the Carson Park Renovation project and support Blugold football!

Thanks to Morgan Music , we had a blast listening to local music every Saturday in the Wipfli Zone!

Who would you like to hear back at Carson Park next summer?

Dear Express Fans,

The 2024 Eau Claire Express season was one for the ages. With countless records broken, including the shattering of our single-season home run record (now 74 home runs!), it was a season our family will not soon forget. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the people who have made this possible. And I send a very special thank you to you, our fans, employees, sponsors, players, and the winningest coaches in Northwoods League history, Dale Varsho and Vic Cable.

Our full-time staff, Dale Varsho, Sammi Kreuser-Costello, Ben Teske, and Nick Aldrich, work year-round prepping for our season. Caleb Timm joined us before the season to fill out our marketing department for the summer. Pete Knutson called our video broadcasts on Northwoods League + and Noah Schwartz our radio broadcasts on Moose Country 106.7. Thank you for all you have done to pack Carson Park and make our games so enjoyable.

Our team would not be able to operate without our intern staff, and I cannot thank them enough for their time and energy this summer. I am proud to send them either back to school or out into the world, knowing that they are set to dominate whatever field of work they choose.

Without Host Families, the Northwoods League would cease to exist. They are the backbone of our team and make our players feel like they are at home. Thank you to Melinda Huth, Anita Coenen, and Jess LaBrec for coordinating our Host Family program and for making it so rewarding for all those involved.

Our game day employees are vital to our operation, and it is heartwarming to see many of the same faces come back year after year. It lets me know that they enjoy their job, have made friends, and look forward to every summer.

This season, we had a Culver’s Youth Team of the Night every single game and teams from as far away as Gilmanton. We are so excited about this program that we are looking to expand it for next season. We are fortunate to have so many opportunities for kids to play baseball in every city in the area, and we are glad to help build on that excitement with the Eau Claire Express.

Thank you to the City of Eau Claire for providing us with such a great venue as Carson Park. The Parks and Rec Department does an excellent job keeping our grass field among the best in the Northwoods League, and their work does not go unnoticed. We are very thankful for that relationship and all their help with 87-year-old Carson Park.

Though we have the name “Eau Claire Express,” we are not just Eau Claire’s team. Thank you to the fans from Altoona, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, and more who come to our games throughout the summer. Fans from throughout America visit Carson Park and stay in our local hotels. This summer, we even had visitors from Italy getting their first exposure to baseball! The Eau Claire Express makes a significant economic impact on the Greater Chippewa Valley, and we appreciate that!

We approach this upcoming season with optimism for the future. We saw what a great addition the Wipfli Zone was to Carson Park and it has invigorated us to continue on our work of improving Carson Park. We hope the city will agree with us and continue to make Carson Park the perfect mixture of baseball history and current gameday experience and comfort.

Thank you for a memorable 2024 season. I am so excited to see you all at the ballpark again in 2025!

Craig Toycen
Eau Claire Express Owner

Happy National Dog Day to our favorite furry friends!

We are counting down the days till Bark in the Park next summer!

Did you receive an IOU for a Culver’s Custard when leaving the game on August 10th?

Stop by our office to pick up your custard coupon - please bring your voucher to redeem your coupon.

Our hours are 9-2 Monday - Thursday

It's never too early to start planning for next summer! Take advantage of our Early Bird special and secure your Kwik Trip 5-Game Packs for the 2025 season!

Lock in our 2024 rate AND priority seating!

Click the link below to secure your spot today!
https://eau-claire-express.nwltickets.com/FeaturedItems

The season may be over, but you can still snag your favorite Express gear year-round!

https://eau-claire-express-baseball.square.site/

The Monday/Off-Season blues are hitting us hard..

Updated office hours for the remainder of August!

Another trophy for his shelf 🏆

The EC Express 2024 Team MVP has been awarded to #️⃣1️⃣3️⃣ Brigs Richartz. Congrats on a great season start to finish Brigs!!

Look familiar?

If you left something in the lost and found at Carson park you can pick it up at the Express office starting next week. Anything not picked up by September 1st will be donated!

Express fans, thank you for an incredible summer and season. Without you, none of this would be possible. We look forward to seeing you all back at Carson Park in 2025 for season 20!

Talk about finishing strong 💪

That’s how you end a season 😤

Tommy Lasorda once said, "Baseball is like driving, it's the one who gets home safely that counts” and we couldn’t agree more. Don’t wreck a great time at the ballpark; if you or members of your party have an alcoholic beverage, make a plan so everyone gets a safe ride home. Visit ZeroInWisconsin.gov for more info. ’tWreckAGreatTime

Enjoy some custard on Brady tonight!!

For the last time this season, "LET'S PLAY BALL"

Welcome to Carson Park boys!

Brigs Richartz THE All-Star ⭐️

Richartz has been named a post season all star for ending the season just as strong as he started it!! Congrats Brigs 🏆

Fan Deck is SOLD OUT for tonight's final game of the 2024 season!

Limited seats remain in the Box Seats and Grandstand - Call our office at 715-839-7788 to claim your seats before they are gone!

IT'S FINALLY HERE! Fan Appreciation Night is tonight at Carson Park, and we have nine innings of prizes donated by our sponsors and local businesses!

Get your tickets now before they run out!
https://northwoodsleague.com/eau-claire-express/tickets/individual-game-tickets/

🚨 LAST GAME DAY 🚨

🆚 - Madison Mallards
⏰ - Gates Open 4:35pm | First Pitch 6:35pm
📺 - Northwoods+ App
📻 - 106.7 Moose Country

Tomorrow we will be having another scavenger hunt!! We have created riddles that will take you around the park so be sure to stop by the ticket window to be apart of it!

Decode our riddles and be one of the first few done to get a mystery prize...

The Fan Deck is almost sold out for tomorrow’s game, so redeem your Fan Deck vouchers by calling or coming in between 9 and 1 PM tomorrow, or at the Ticket window starting at 3:30 PM. Once they are gone, they are gone.