Whether this is your first year attending or have been coming for several years, it seems that there are questions attendees have that are common to everyone.
What is the Father-Daughter Ball? What is it’s purpose?
The Father-Daughter Ball is an annual Ministry Outreach Event hosted by Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities. This IS NOT a church event and is open to the entire community to attend; however the gospel message IS shared during a brief presentation as part of the evening. You DO NOT have to be a member or Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities, nor do you have to know someone who attends Calvary Chapel to participate. The purpose of the evening is quite simple; to provide a forum in which a positive, encouraging, healthy, supportive and engaging father-daughter relationship can be cultivated and her sense of value and worth established. This type of father-daughter relationship is crucial in a young ladies life. Without this relationship, she will look for validation elsewhere; usually in the most undesirable individuals and activities. It is our heart and mission that our daughters understand their value and worth and that she knows and experiences her fathers love. The father she sees in you is how she understands God’s love to be. How much does it cost to attend?
Tickets for the ball are $25 per father/father figure while the cost for girls is FREE. It should be noted that is NOT a fundraising effort. 100% of the monies received from tickets sales are used to host the event. Is the ticket price limited to one dad and one daughter? Do I pay more if I bring two or three daughters?
The cost of a ticket is $25 for the father/father figure. You can bring as many girls as you’d like for FREE. There’s no extra charge for multiple girls. When will tickets be available for purchase and where?
Tickets for the 2012 Father-Daughter Ball are available beginning Tuesday, January 3rd at the following ticket locations: Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities 10611 W. Clearwater – Kennewick
Dawson Richards Tuxedo - 1350-B Jadwin Ave – Richland
Parable Christian Bookstore – 2450 N. Columbia Center Blv
TRAC – 6600 Burden Boulevard – Pasco
Is my ticket good for all three nights?
Regrettably when purchasing your ticket you MUST be specific about which evening you are attending; Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Ticket purchases are good for only ONE evening and are NOT transferable from one night to the next. I have two daughters and want to take one on Friday and one on Saturday. Can I purchase a ticket for each night at a discounted rate?
Before making and announcing the decision to attend both nights of the ball you might want to consider the matter wisely as there is NO discount for buying multiple tickets for multiple nights. At what age can I begin to bring my daughter to the ball?
The Father-Daughter Ball is open to fathers and daughters of all ages. In the past we have had daughters as young as 2 months old and as mature as well, let’s just say that if your daughters’ toes are still tapping, then you might just want to invite her. What if I don’t have a daughter? Can I bring my niece or another special young girl in my life?
The event is open to fathers and/or father figures and their “special” daughters. If you have a young lady in your life whom you have taken into your heart – then by all means, BRING her to the ball. Regrettably there are too many young ladies in our community who for circumstances beyond her control, does not have a father/father-figure present in the home. She shouldn’t be denied the opportunity to feel like a princess and be treated as the precious jewel that she is because of it – so YES, YES, YES, invite this precious young lady to be your special “date” for the night. Can I bring my teen-aged son to help me keep track of my daughters throughout the course of the evening?
We would strongly encourage you to enlist the help of a friend and/or older male family member as teenaged boys ARE NOT welcome for the evening. Let’s face it, girls are girls and while your girls won’t think anything about your son being present; this won’t be the case for the other teenaged girls that are present for the evening. PLEASE respect the spirit of the evening by finding another adult male to assist you. Be advised however that any additional males brought to assist you will require that another ticket be purchased. I am a mother of an attending father and daughter. Can I come and stand on the sidelines to observe?
While we appreciate your enthusiasm and curiosity for this event – MOTHERS ARE NOT PERMITTED – NOT EVEN BRIEFLY. Sorry ladies – this night is about your husbands and daughters relationship; it’s not about you. We’re sure you wouldn’t appreciate your daughter tagging along on your anniversary night out with you husband – so let’s not infringe on her night out either. Can I by a ticket and bring my wife?
While we are steadfast supporters of husbands and wives having “date nights”, this IS NOT the forum for such an evening. This evening is about establishing and building a positive, healthy, loving and supportive relationship with your daughter. There are 355 other nights of the year to devote to dating your wife and working on your marriage. Do I have to wear a tux and does my daughter have to wear a formal dress?
While many of our attendees go all out and dress quite formally it is NOT a requirement to attend the ball. If together you and your “date” decide you want to wear cargo shorts and matching t-shirts, or maybe matching pj’s and fuzzy slippers then knock your socks off and wear them. The focus and emphasis is NOT on what you wear, but on the memories you create as you spend time together at an event dedicated to your relationship. However if you want to dress up and rent a tuxedo or by a new dress for your date, then go right ahead; afterall, it’s your ball and your decision. Not sure where to go? Check out the Cinderella’s Closet page for more details about a “FREE”, new-to-you formal dress. Does my ticket price include dinner for the evening?
In an effort to keep the evening affordable and ticket prices attainable for everyone, we have chosen to NOT offer dinner. Simply put – Dinner is NOT included. Gentlemen, this is your chance to date your daughter, so rather than tell you where you’re gonna sit, who you’re gonna sit with and what you’re gonna eat, we’ve left those decisions up to you and your daughter(s). Remember, this is a “DATE NIGHT” with your daughter(s), so make her a part of the process and ask her where she’d like to eat. For some, dinner may be a trip to Granny’s Buffet or Mc Donald’s, while for others it may be Applebee’s, Anthony’s or even PF Chang’s. It’s entirely up to you. Will there be any food and beverages available?
Light snacks and refreshments will be available at four convenient “Refreshment Stations” located throughout the ballroom. Refreshments include miniature cookies and brownies, fresh grapes, and assorted cheeses along with 8 oz. bottles of water and 8 oz. cans of Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite. These stations will open at 7PM and remain open until 9PM or until the refreshments run out (whichever comes first). What kind of dance music can we expect? Can we make song requests?
As a Christian Out-Reach Event you can expect to dance to clean, wholesome dance music spanning several genres and eras. Secular music is selective and limited. Our DJ’s have done a thorough and exhaustive effort to create a list of songs to play for the evening thereby making it virtually impossible to accept any additional requests for specific songs. What can we expect from the evening?
First and foremost you can expect to have a uniquely unforgettable evening with your daughter, filled with memories that she (and you) will treasure for a lifetime in a CLEAN*, safe and wholesome environment. Optional photos of the evening by Barrett Brown Photography are available. Photo booths complete with themed backgrounds will be set-up in the atrium of the TRAC and will be open from 6PM – 9PM. Photograph packages are available for as little as $12. As a “CLEAN” event the presence of alcohol, drugs, tobacco and/or the use of cigarettes IS NOT permitted. Attendees engaging in such activity will be asked to leave the premises by members of our Security Ministry. Remember gentlemen, your precious daughter is watching you – and so is Jesus, so let’s make every effort to be worthy of their respect, trust and love by being virtuous, honorable men in their presence. 
