Exclusive Media Preview Day
Wednesday, May 27th 2009
10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Reporters and photographers from Chicago-area news outlets are invited to Raging Waves for an event designed just for you. From 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, Owners Randy Witt and Scott Melby will give an exclusive tour of the waterpark and answer your questions. Refreshments will be served.

To reserve your place at this event, please e-mail us your name, news outlet, contact information, and whether you plan to bring a photographer.

What
The Media Preview Day is an introduction of the state’s newest and largest waterpark to the Chicagoland media. Meet the owners, tour the waterpark, and pick up a newly designed media kit, which includes the Raging Waves image library, before its May 30 opening day. Refreshments served.

Where
Raging Waves Waterpark, 4000 N. Bridge St. (Rte. 47), Yorkville, Ill., 60560

Photo Opportunities
There will be lifeguard training drills carried out in and around the wave pool during Media Preview Day. Lifeguards will practice rescuing people, pulling them on body boards, training in CPR, and other essential life-saving duties. Raging Waves is full of other photo opportunities, too. The eighteen slides are huge—one offers a four-story drop to a 60-foot tunnel—and the park’s Australian theme offers colorful visuals. For photo ideas, review the Raging Waves Website.

WHO
Contact Tiffany Self, 630.484.1554 or tiffany@cgrantandcompany.com to reserve your place.

RECENT COVERAGE
Ready to Rage: Water park preps for season –Beacon News
Close to home: 51 fresh summer destinations –USA Today
Named a top Chicagoland waterpark by Chicago Magazine

About Raging Waves
Raging Waves is Illinois’ largest outdoor waterpark, located on more than 40 acres in Yorkville, Ill., 45 minutes west of the Chicago loop. During the summer months, nearly 300,000 people visit the Aussie-themed, family-friendly waterpark, which features 18 water slides—one with a four-story drop—a separate kiddie pool area, a wave pool, a lazy river, 20 private cabanas, and more. Open in 2008, Raging Waves is one of the World Waterpark Association’s newest attractions, and was named by USA Today as a top summer destination. More information can be found throughout the Raging Waves Website.