Idle Sky Carp learn they'll be the Super Clubbers for a day

BELOIT — The Beloit Sky Carp and Peoria Chiefs took the day off due a rainy forecast on Thursday so the front office back home made some news.

While the name Wisconsin Supper Clubbers ended up being a close second in a fan vote when the Beloit Snappers rebranded to the Sky Carp back in 2021, the franchise will celebrate a “What Could Have Been Night” at ABC Supply Stadium July 12.

The Supper Clubbers will take to the diamond that night and the stadium will transform into their home with new and unique game jerseys, concession offerings, in-park branding and a giveaway thanks to Kwik Trip.

The team has even filed to protect its rights in the trademark to keep the Supper Clubbers for future seasons.

Now, fans will get a little taste of what could have been.

“We’re really excited to bring a Wisconsin tradition to life on July 12,” Sky Carp President Zach Brockman said. “You can’t drive more than 5 miles in Wisconsin without stumbling upon a Supper Club. We have three incredible Supper Clubs right here in Beloit.”

The team will wear brand-new jerseys on July 12 that feature both the Supper Clubbers and the Sky Carp, and there will be several promotional items related to the theme that evening. Relish tray? Did someone say relish tray? Either way, the frozen old-fashioneds will be flowing that evening.

The gates at ABC Supply Stadium open at 5:30 p.m. on July 12 for the 6:35 p.m. game time. Tickets start at $12 and are available at SkyCarp.com.

As for Thursday’s rainout in Peoria, the Chiefs and Sky Carp will play two 7 p.m. games on Friday starting at 5:30 p.m.