Sox holiday clubhouse sale to get under way Dec. 5-7

This holiday season, the Chicago White Sox again will offer fans unique access to the home and visiting clubhouses at U.S. Cellular Field during the annual "Holiday Clubhouse Sale" the weekend of Dec. 5-7.

During the sale, new licensed team merchandise, including 2008 playoff gear, will be marked down 20 to 50 percent and sold in the White Sox home clubhouse.

Along with team merchandise, fans will be able to purchase White Sox gift cards, 2009 Sox Pride Club and Kids Club memberships, and learn more about enrolling kids in the Junior Pride Crew.

A limited number of White Sox Legacy Bricks also will be available during the three days of the clubhouse sale.

Fans attending the sale during the weekend will have the opportunity to take photos inside the ballpark. They also can view seats available for the 2009 season and purchase season tickets on Dec. 6.

Other activities planned for the weekend include autograph sessions with former players and appearances by Southpaw, the White Sox mascot.

On Saturday, WSCR 670 AM will broadcast live from the visiting clubhouse, starting with White Sox Weekly at 10 a.m. Univision Radio's La Kalle will broadcast live from the visiting clubhouse on Sunday.

Hours for the Holiday Clubhouse Sale are: Friday, Dec. 5, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fans planning to attend should park their vehicles in Lot E and enter U.S. Cellular Field through the Stadium Club entrance, located between Gates 2 and 3. The cost of admission is $5, which is good towards a purchase at the clubhouse sale. A portion of the weekend's proceeds go to Chicago White Sox Charities.

Tickets also will be available on whitesox.com on Tuesday morning. Anyone who purchases their tickets through whitesox.com will receive a 20% discount off merchandise bought online in addition to the $5 discount they will receive at the clubhouse sale.