Archives for May 2013

Knights and CHS to Hold Health Fair Friday

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(Fort Mill, SC) — The Charlotte Knights and Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) will host their fifth annual health fair this Friday, May 31st at Knights Stadium. Fans will have the chance to visit with medical experts from multiple facilities in the area on topics of health, wellness, fitness and lifestyle improvements. The health fair is free with a ticket to that night’s game.

Medical experts will be on-site to answer questions and provide general health information and giveaways for attendees.

“The Charlotte Knights along with Carolinas HealthCare System are committed to making a positive contribution to the health and well-being of all of our fans,” said Knights Vice President of Sales, Chris Semmens. “The Knights are proud to host this event for the 5th season.”

Over the past four years, CHS and the Charlotte Knights have worked together to educate more than 36,400 fans at Knights Stadium on preventative medical practices.

Friday’s game also features a retro baseball card set giveaway to the first 1,000 fans and the Knights will wear their 1990 “throwback” jerseys. Gates are set to open at 6:00 p.m. as the Knights host the Rochester Red Wings in game one of an exciting four-game series. First pitch at Knights Stadium is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

Carolinas HealthCare System, one of the nation’s leading and most innovative healthcare organizations, provides a full spectrum of healthcare and wellness programs throughout North and South Carolina. Its diverse network of care locations include academic medical centers, hospitals, healthcare pavilions, physician practices, destination centers, surgical and rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, nursing homes and hospice and palliative care. CHS works to improve and enhance the overall health and wellbeing of its communities through high quality patient care, education and research programs, and numerous collaborative partnerships and initiatives.

Tickets for Friday’s game are available at the Knights Ticket Office located at Knights Stadium, online at www.charlotteknights.com, or by phone at 704-357-8071. Knights Baseball… Tradition Never Ends.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Charlotte Knights. Click here to view the original story.

Fisher Cats Name 2013 Scholarship Winners

Twelve student-athletes will receive $2,500 scholarships

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats and the Fisher Cats Foundation have named their 2013 Scholar-Athlete Scholarship winners. Ten graduates from New Hampshire high schools and two from northern Massachusetts have all earned a $2,500 scholarship based on their athletic and academic achievements in high school, and will be celebrated in an on-field ceremony prior to the Fisher Cats’ game on Thursday, July 17, against the Portland Sea Dogs at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.

“These students have had remarkable high schools careers, and we are proud to recognize them as our Class of 2013 scholarship winners,” said Art Solomon, Fisher Cats owner and chairman of the Fisher Cats Foundation board. “Not only have they excelled in school and on the fields and courts, but each has displayed a commitment to making their communities better places to live. We congratulate these students and look forward to recognizing them at the ballpark in July.”

The scholarship recipients were selected based upon criteria of academic excellence, athletic achievement, and active citizenship in the community. Money for the scholarships was raised through several Foundation endeavors, most notably the Granite State Baseball Dinner held annually in November.

The Fisher Cats Foundation will award three special scholarships among the twelve – the Swymer Family Scholarship, offered annually to a student who has overcome a barrier and gone on to college; the Chris Carpenter Scholarship, named in honor of New Hampshire native and National League Cy Young Award Winner Chris Carpenter; and the Easter Seals Veterans Count Scholarship, presented to a New Hampshire graduate whose parent or guardian is an active, reserve, or veteran member of the United States Military.

A full list of this year’s winners is below.

*Tanner Nichols (Hinsdale Senior High School/Hinsdale, N.H.) – Tanner was a four sport athlete, competing in basketball, soccer, track and field, and cross country. He was also vice president of the National Honor Society, a member of the Hinsdale PTSA, and a chemistry and math tutor. Tanner will attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

*Elizabeth Conway (Manchester Central High School/Manchester, N.H.) – Elizabeth was on the cross country and Nordic skiing teams. She also wrote for the school newspaper, volunteered as a track and field coach for Special Olympics, worked for Amnesty International, and tutored in math, science, history, English, Spanish, and the violin. Elizabeth will attend Brown University.

*Kevin Clougherty (Somersworth High School/Somersworth, N.H.) – Kevin is the recipient of the Swymer Family Scholarship. He played football, basketball, and baseball, and will be the first member of his entire family to graduate from high school. Kevin will attend Keene State College.

*Mitchell Jurius (Inter-Lakes High School/Meredith, N.H.) – Mitchell played a sport all three seasons of his high school career, being named a captain of four of those teams. He was also on the Student Athlete Leadership Committee, a member of the National Honor Society, and a Vacation Bible School teacher. Mitchell will attend Roberts Wesleyan College.

*Nathan Garner (Nashua High School North/Nashua, N.H.) – Nathan is the winner of this year’s Chris Carpenter Scholarship Award. He was a member of the swim team, as well as a student columnist for the Nashua Telegraph. He was a member of the Student Senate, a volunteer swimming coach for Special Olympics, and a member of four honor societies – National, Science, Spanish, and Math. Nathan will attend Bowdoin College.

*Richard Holt (Portsmouth High School/Portsmouth, N.H.) – Richard played football, basketball, and baseball, and was a member of the National Honor Society. Richard will attend the University of New Hampshire, where he will continue his football career.

*Romario Bailey (Stevens High School/Claremont, N.H.) – Romario is the 2013 winner of the Easter Seals Veterans Count Scholarship. He was on the track and field, soccer, and football teams, and he was the founder of the school’s Sports Management Club and a member of the National Technical Honor Society. Romario, originally from Jamaica, will attend the University of Vermont.

*Rylee Weinstein (Sunapee Senior High School/Sunapee, N.H.) – Rylee was a member of the soccer, basketball, softball, and ski teams. She was also the vice president of the Student Council and a member of the Harvard Model Congress. Rylee is undecided on her college selection.

*Melissa Peart (Farmington Senior High School/Farmington, N.H.) – Melissa is the reigning New Hampshire Division III Player of the Year in volleyball, and played basketball for Farmington. She also volunteered at the Rochester food kitchen. Melissa is undecided on her college selection.

*Kathareeya Tonyai (Conant High School/Jaffrey, N.H.) – Kathareeya was on the track and field and field hockey teams, and was also the vice president of the National Honor Society. Kathareeya, whose parents are from Thailand, will attend Trinity College.

*Lori Merlo (Bedford High School/Bedford, Mass.) – Lori ran cross country and track, and was the founder and president of the school’s Red Cross Club. She is also a Eucharist minister and volunteered for the Miracle League of Massachusetts and the Bedford Food Pantry. Lori will attend Marist College.

*Nicholas Clark (Nashoba Valley Technical High School/Groton, Mass.) – Nicholas was on the football and track and field teams, and volunteered for Homes for Out Troops. An Eagle Scout, Nicholas will attend Ithaca College.

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats established the Fisher Cats Foundation to be a catalyst for the betterment of communities statewide by supporting youth programs that encourage education and promote healthy living. Through the generous support of players, employees, sponsors, and fans, the Fisher Cats Foundation continuously works to make a positive impact throughout New Hampshire and north central Massachusetts. As the primary funding source for the team’s philanthropy, the Fisher Cats Foundation supports a wide variety of non-profit organizations and coordinates several fundraising programs and events. Since its inception in 2006, the Foundation and the Fisher Cats have provided nearly $3 million in monetary and in-kind donations to over 3,500 non-profit organizations.

The Fisher Cats return to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium on Friday, June 1, for a weekend series with the Binghamton Mets (New York Mets). The series features two fireworks shows and a Johnny Pesky bobblehead giveaway presented by Northeast Delta Dental on Sunday. To view the full promotional schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.nhfishercats.com.
This article originally appeared on the official website of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Click here to view the original story.

Drillers Donate Over $20,000 to Tornado Relief

Donation to be made to the American Red Cross Tulsa Office

Fans mull over memorabilia Friday, May 25 during one of two in-game silent auctions held by the Drillers at ONEOK Field to raise money for Oklahoma Tornado Relief. The Drillers raised over $10,000 and donated another $10,000 to the American Red Cross.
Fans mull over memorabilia Friday, May 25 during one of two in-game silent auctions held by the Drillers at ONEOK Field to raise money for Oklahoma Tornado Relief. The Drillers raised over $10,000 and donated another $10,000 to the American Red Cross.

The Tulsa Drillers have announced a donation of $20,375.94 to the American Red Cross to directly benefit Oklahomans who were impacted by the recent tornadoes that struck the communities of Moore and Shawnee.

The Drillers organization donated $10,000 and the remaining dollars were raised through in-stadium auctions and T-shirt sales. Items sold included autographs, game-used equipment and various sports memorabilia with several Drillers players, Texas League and Major League Baseball teams providing items.

“The Drillers are happy to play a small part in the relief efforts,” said Drillers General Manager Mike Melega. “Our entire organization is so appreciative of our incredibly generous fans, our peers from around the Texas League and our parent club, the Colorado Rockies for all of their support to help raise much-needed dollars to aid in the recovery process.”

Melega said, “Our thoughts are with all those whose lives were affected by the storms.”

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tulsa Drillers. Click here to view the original story.

Ports To Host Challenger Little League Game May 29

STOCKTON, Calif.-Before the Ports face the Inland Empire 66ers in the final game of the three-game homestand, they will participate in the third annual Challenger Little League game starting at 5:30 p.m. Participating in the game will be Challenger little leaguers from the California District 8 Little League who play on Western Little League’s field in Stockton. The game will give all Challenger participants the chance to take some swings on the field at Banner Island, as well as interact with Ports players.

The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. Today more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide.

Contact the Stockton Ports (209)644-1900 with any further questions.

Fans can purchase tickets at the Ports ticket office, online at www.stocktonports.com or by phone at (209) 644-1900. The Ports ticket office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the season.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Stockton Ports. Click here to view the original story.

Tampa Yankees Raise Money For Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer survivors took the field with the T-Yanks for the National Anthem. (Mark LoMoglio/Yankees)
Breast Cancer survivors took the field with the T-Yanks for the National Anthem. (Mark LoMoglio/Yankees)

Tampa, FL – The Tampa Yankees and The Container Store teamed up for this year’s Annual Pink Out Night held on Saturday, May 4th. This event raised over $2,200 this year for the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Research Center and Institute and has raised over $20,000 since 2007.

Over 3,600 fans, the majority clad in pink attire, entered the stadium to enjoy the Tampa Yankees game and post game fireworks. Players wore pink and blue jerseys, which were auctioned off during the game. Auction winners were invited to go onto the field after the game to meet the player who wore the jersey and get it autographed.

The Tampa Yankees are the Single-A Advanced affiliate of the New York Yankees. For more information on the Tampa Yankees visit www.tybaseball.com or call (813) 673-3055.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tampa Yankees. Click here to view the original story.

Tampa Yankees Raise Money For Humane Society

(Mark LoMoglio/Yankees)
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Tampa, Fla. – The Tampa Yankees and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay teamed up for the 7th Annual Bark at the Ballpark held on Saturday, May 18th. The event was sponsored by Fuzzie Buddies and Urgent Pet Care.

Over 125 dogs and their owners enjoyed the pre-game dog fair and then watched the Tampa Yankees win in extra innings against the Clearwater Threshers. Throughout the game, there were raffles every inning in which fans won prize packs with various types of goodies for their dogs. Tampa Bay area pet vendors were at the event promoting their local canine friendly business and to show their support of the Humane Society.

Each dog to enter the stadium was required to have a “dog” ticket. This year was the first time the Tampa Yankees held a silent auction for the canine theme game worn jerseys the players and coaches were wearing. In total, the “dog” tickets, vendor donations, and jersey auctions raised over $2,800 for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, which is the largest donation the T-Yanks have been able to make over the past seven seasons.

The Tampa Yankees are the Single-A Advanced affiliate of the New York Yankees. For more information call (813) 673-3055 or visit www.tybaseball.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Tampa Yankees1. Click here to view the original story.

Squirrels To Help Support Oklahoma Tornado Relief Effort

Be A Superhero For Oklahoma On Super Hero Day

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RICHMOND, VA – The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the 2012 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, are asking their fans to step forward and help the Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts on Sunday, June 2nd at The Diamond. The Squirrels will have a Better Box mobile storage unit in front of the main gate for items to be donated and shipped to a relief distribution center in Oklahoma. The items needed are specific and are listed below. The storage unit is scheduled to be ready outside of the main gate beginning at 11:00AM and will remain there throughout the Squirrels game vs. the Erie SeaWolves. Gates for the game open at 12:30PM with first pitch scheduled for 2:05PM. Fans who donate items to the effort will receive a raffle ticket to win one of several prizes. Winners will be drawn during the game.

“We want to do all we can to help out not only our community but people in general,” said Flying Squirrels Vice President and COO Todd “Parney” Parnell. “We are delighted to help in this endeavor as we can only begin to see from the pictures the magnitude of the devastation. We encourage Squirrels fans from all over the region to help us help Oklahoma.”

Items Needed; canned food, Band-Aids, Q-Tips, thermometers, dental floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sports drinks and bottled water, baby blankets, shoes of all sizes, medical ointments and creams, feminine hygiene products, razors, travel hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial wipes, empty plastic containers, snack size chips, underwear and socks, Ziploc bags, senior supplies (hearing aid batteries, denture cream Depends), glasses (reading and prescription), shampoo and soap, work gloves, and tarps.

The items will be shipped to Journey Church in Norman, Oklahoma. The church has been set up as a shelter, distribution and relief center. Hopewell Baptist Church in New Kent is helping coordinate the efforts.

Sunday, June 2nd is also Superhero Day at The Diamond presented by Health Diagnostics Laboratory, Inc. The first 2,500 fans ages 14 and under will receive a free comic book, and all fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite superheroes. Fans are also encouraged to be a hero for someone in need by donating any and all items listed above. Additionally, Sunday is a Kroger Squirrels Tails Sunday and members receive free entry and also eat for free. Details are available at www.squirrelsbaseball.com/kidsclub

Limited tickets for the upcoming homestand are available by contacting the box office at (804) 359-FUNN (3866) or on-line at SquirrelsBaseball.com. Single-game tickets and Mini-Plan packages are currently available and can be purchased by calling the Flying Squirrels at (804) 359-FUNN (3866), logging on to SquirrelsBaseball.com or visiting the Squirrels Ticket Office at The Diamond.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Click here to view the original story.

Educator Appreciation Night features complimentary tickets for teachers

Bubrick’s Complete Office and Timber Rattlers team up to offer educators a great deal

Bubrick's Complete Office & the Timber Rattlers have a great deal for teachers on Educator Appreciation Night on June 5.
Bubrick’s Complete Office & the Timber Rattlers have a great deal for teachers on Educator Appreciation Night on June 5.

 

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Bubrick’s Complete Office and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are offering a complimentary ticket to area teachers as part of Educator Appreciation Night on Wednesday, June 5. The Timber Rattlers host the Beloit Snappers at 7:05pm at Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium that night.

Teachers must register with the Timber Rattlers group sales department before June 5 to claim their ticket to Educator Appreciation Night. Additional tickets may be purchased for family and friends at a discounted rate. Contact the group sales department at (920) 733-4152 or (800) WI-TIMBER.

Bubrick’s is also sponsoring a pre-game reception in the Leinie Lodge for all area educators. There will be snacks, drinks, gift packs, and raffle prizes.

Wednesday, June 5 is also a WIXX Bang for Your Buck Night with soda, hotdogs, and beer available for $1.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Click here to view the original story.

NY-Penn League Charitable Foundation Announces 2013 Scholarship Competition

Graduating high school seniors from each of the league’s 14 markets competing for over $10,000

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The Class-A Short-Season New York-Penn League and its member clubs are proud to announce that the league’s philanthropic arm, the NYPL Charitable Foundation, will once again award over $10,000 in scholarships this summer to deserving high school graduates from the league’s 14 markets.

Now in its fifth year, the 2013 NYPL Scholarship Contest is open to any graduating senior from a public or private high school within the league’s footprint. Any student who has been accepted at a two or four-year college or university, vocational school, or technical education institution is eligble. Applicants will be judged based on academic performance, volunteer and extracurricular activities, and the impact their local NYPL club and Minor League Baseball have had on their lives.

The scholarship contest will consist of two stages – a local round and a divisional round. In the local stage, students will apply directly to their local NYPL team, with one applicant chosen by each of the 14 teams to advance to the divisional/final round. The 14 finalists will be separated by the division of the team they represent. The winning application from each of the NYPL’s three divisions (McNamara, Pinckney and Stedler) will receive the top prize of a $2,500 scholarship. All other finalists will receive a $250 book award.

“The New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation and our 14 member clubs are committed to giving back to our local communities and our annual scholarship competition has become one of the anchors of our community outreach program over the past five years,” said Ben J. Hayes, President of the New York-Penn League. “In addition to selecting those students who meet and exceed traditional scholarship criteria, we enjoy being able to assist those who have enjoyed many special memories with their hometown team over the years.”

The New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation initiated the scholarship program in 2009 as a way to assist high school seniors from within our league’s footprint who not only meet and exceed traditional scholarship criteria, but have also demonstrated the positive benefits their local NYPL club has had on their life,” said Ben J. Hayes, President of the New York-Penn League. “The Foundation is pleased to have this scholarship program in place and to support our 14 member clubs in their year-round community outreach efforts.”

High school seniors interested in entering the 2013 Scholarship Contest can obtain the official application from their local NYPL club, or by visiting the league’s official website, New York-Penn League.com.

The deadline to submit applications to the nearest NYPL team is June 28, 2013. Each club’s winner, including the three $2,500 scholarship recipients, will be selected in late July and honored at a game in August.

The New York-Penn League and its 14 member clubs created the New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, in 2003. The mission of the Foundation is to provide focus and support for the collective and individual charitable and community efforts of the New York-Penn League, its Clubs, and their staff.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Batavia Muckdogs. Click here to view the original story.

Redbirds To Unveil Military POW/MIA Seat

AutoZone Military Seating Designated For Every Game

(Allison Rhoades / Memphis Redbirds)
(Allison Rhoades / Memphis Redbirds)

 

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds and AutoZone have partnered to create the AutoZone Military Seating and a distinct Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) black seat at AutoZone Park to honor past and present United States military servicemembers.

“It is an honor to be able to recognize our military members and veterans, as well as bring awareness to the POW/MIA cause,” said AutoZone Vice President and Redbirds Foundation chairman Ray Pohlman.

The AutoZone Military Section will contain 26 seats in the first three rows of section 106 adjacent to the Redbirds home dugout along the third base line. Seat one in row A of that section will be wrapped in black with the official POW/MIA logo on the seat with the writing “Reserved In Memoriam.” That seat will not be available for purchase and remain empty.

Military personnel will receive 50% off seats located in the AutoZone Military Seating every game this season by presenting a valid military ID at the Redbirds box office.

To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the 25th and final combat mission of the World War II B-17 bomber, the Memphis Belle, the Redbirds are giving away 2,000 Memphis Belle T-shirts on Veteran’s Appreciation Night on this Saturday, May 25. Military personnel can receive discounted tickets for that night by calling (901) 722-0251. Fans can stay after the game to enjoy the first of two fireworks extravaganzas of the homestand set to music from the Big Band Era.

Fans can celebrate Memorial Day and enjoy a matinee game with a ticket and buffet pack as the Redbirds take on the Round Rock Express at 1:05 p.m. on Monday, May 27 at AutoZone Park.

Ticket packages are currently on sale. Please call (901) 722-0251 or visit the Redbirds website at www.memphisredbirds.com to order or for more information.

About Memphis Redbirds Baseball Foundation: The Memphis Redbirds Baseball Foundation is the first and only not-for-profit charitable organization in the United States to own and operate a professional baseball franchise, the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. AutoZone Park – the finest ballpark ever built in the United States below the Major League level – is the home of the Redbirds and has served as the cornerstone of development in downtown Memphis. Incorporating the Memphis Redbirds as not-for-profit entity allows the community to own the team and facility. For the first time in history, Mid-South residents, corporate leaders and baseball fans are able to give back to the community – and at the same time enjoy first class entertainment – by supporting Memphis Redbirds Baseball.

About Global Spectrum: Global Spectrum (global-spectrum.com) manages the Memphis Redbirds, as well as more than 100 other public assembly facilities around the world. Nearly 20-million people attended more than 11,000 events in Global Spectrum venues last year. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Global Spectrum is part of Comcast-Spectacor, one of the world’s largest sports and entertainment companies. Comcast-Spectacor also owns the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, Ovations Food Services, a food and beverage services provider, New Era Tickets, a full-service ticketing and marketing product for public assembly facilities, Paciolan, the leading provider of venue establishment ticketing, fundraising and marketing technology solutions, Front Row Marketing Services, a commercial rights sales company, and Flyers Skate Zone, a series of community ice skating rinks.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Memphis Redbirds. Click here to view the original story.

Knights to Honor Veterans on Memorial Day

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(Fort Mill, SC) – The Charlotte Knights will hold the first of their three Military Appreciation games of the 2013 season on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at Knights Stadium. All veteran and active Military members are welcome to come out and enjoy a great night of baseball. All three Military Appreciation games are presented by Bank of America, OrthoCarolina, and Uncle Bob’s Self Storage.

Gates open at 6:00 p.m. on Monday and first pitch between the Charlotte Knights and the Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers) is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.

Before the game, the Knights will welcome a Military member from each of the most recent wars. All five veterans will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

Here is a list of recent war veterans that will be honored on Memorial Day and will be throwing out a ceremonial first pitch:

– Jessie Hopkins, Iraq & Afghanistan
– Everette Hullette, Iraq
– Tony Harper, Vietnam War
– Jim Kerr, Korean War
– Floyd Hailey, World War II

The entire night will have a Military theme and fans coming out to the game are encouraged to send a photo of a loved one who has served, or is serving in the Military to Tommy Viola at tommyv@charlotteknights.com. The photos will be used in a special slideshow that will be played on the in-stadium videoboard before the first pitch of Monday’s game.

As part of the Military-themed game, all Knights players will wear special Military jerseys on Monday and for all three games this season (May 27, June 29, and July 3rd). A jersey auction, which will take place online at charlotteknights.com, will run until Sunday, July 7 at 11:59 PM. Fans can bid on the game-worn, autographed jerseys right from their home computer. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the USO of NC.

Tickets are on-sale now and can be purchased in person at Knights Stadium, by phone at 704-357-8071 ext. 2106, or online at http://www.charlotteknights.com. Currently, fans can purchase field box tickets to Monday’s game for just $5 by using the promo code “starsandstripes” online at charlotteknights.com. Offer ends on Sunday, May 26 at 11:59 p.m. Knights Baseball… Tradition Never Ends.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Charlotte Knights. Click here to view the original story.

2013 Adenhart Memorial Scholarship winner Thomas Eiler

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Cedar Rapids, IA – The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Kernels Foundation will present Thomas Eilers as the winner of the 2013 Nick Adenhart Memorial Scholarship before the Kernels game with Peoria on Sunday, June 16th.

Thomas is a 2013 graduate of Cedar Rapids Prairie HS where his school activities, academic accomplishments and baseball accomplishments were quite impressive, making him an excellent choice for the scholarship. Thomas plans on attending the University of Iowa to major in mathematics and education.

Nick Adenhart was a bright young pitcher who played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels in 2006, and was a rising star in the Los Angeles Angels organization. Only hours after Nick’s 2009 season debut on the mound for the Angels, a drunk driver tragically killed him on April 9, 2009 at age 22.

Nick’s family continues to honor him with the awarding of a $1,000 scholarship in his memory. The Kernels Foundation is privileged to administer the scholarship on behalf of Nick’s family.

The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 25th to open a six game home stand with games against Burlington and Clinton.

Fans can enjoy all the action with Morgan Hawk on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM, 93.1 KMRY FM, or listen on-line at www.kmryradio.com, or www.kernels.com.

Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.kernels.com, or by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560. Ticket office hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday.
This article originally appeared on the official website of the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Click here to view the original story.

Senators to help Support the Oklahoma Tornado Relief Effort

Team to donate all the proceeds from jersey auctions and raffle this weekend

This Saturday the Harrisburg Senators and their fans will step forward to do their part in helping the Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts. The Senators are wearing special Camouflage Jerseys which fans will have an opportunity to own through donation to the relief efforts. All proceeds from the auctions and raffle will be donated to the American Red Cross to support the Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts.

A live auction will take place after the game with several players participating. In addition, several jerseys will be in a silent auction during the game on Saturday night and one jersey will be available in an online auction beginning Friday. The remaining jerseys will be in a raffle with fans able to purchase raffle tickets during all four games this weekend. The players will autograph their individual jersey. The raffle will take place during the game on Monday and fans winning jerseys in the raffle will be notified following the game on Monday. 

Please join the Senators in helping those in need in Oklahoma. The tornado, which struck Monday, was 1.3 miles wide, was on the ground for nearly 40 minutes, and killed 24 people in Moore, Oklahoma, a suburb of Oklahoma City.

The game time on Saturday is 7:00 p.m. with the Senators taking on the Reading Fightin Phils. Tickets are available on game days 10:00 a.m. until the end of the game, and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until the end of the game. Box office hours on non-game days are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available via telephone during the same hours as the box office hours. Tickets are also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, online at www.senatorsbaseball.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Harrisburg Senators. Click here to view the original story.

Silver Hawks to Help Veteran’s Take Flight

Join your Silver Hawks Thursday, June 6 for a special showing of Honor Flight on the 69th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Honor Flight is a documentary about four living World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to provide them a trip to Washington, DC to see the memorial constructed for them in 2004.

The gates will open at 6:00pm and the movie will begin at 7:00pm on the scoreboard. During the event there will be military vehicles onsite and a military flyby featuring WII planes. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased online www.SilverHawks.com , look for the Honor Flight info the home page. Tickets may also be purchased through the Box Office, in person and over the phone 574-235-9988, Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm. Parking will be free for the event and concessions will be open.

Proceeds from the event will aid in sending veterans from the Michiana area to the memorial in Washington, D.C. The Honor Flight Network is a nonprofit organization, with 117 hubs across the United States, which has flown over 100,000 veterans to Washington, D.C. for more information on the non-profit visit www.honorflight.org.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the South Bend Silver Hawks. Click here to view the original story.

Gwinnett Braves Award April Grant to Gwinnett County Special Olympics

“Take Me Out to a Ball Game” themed grant will help fund sports programs for disabled youth

Gwinnett BravesThe Gwinnett Braves have awarded their $1,000 grant for the month of April to Gwinnett County Special Olympics. The “Take Me Out to a Ball Game” themed grant, aimed at assisting organizations that promote youth athletics and activities, will help fund Special Olympics’ sports programs for youth with intellectual disabilities.

Gwinnett-County-Special-Olympics-logoThe Special Olympics program was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver and provides year-round training and athletic competition for more than one million athletes in nearly 150 countries and all 50 states in the United States. Gwinnett County Special Olympics is the agency that operates the Special Olympics program in Gwinnett County. Their program supports more than 2,000 athletes of all ages including school-age children with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy of sports participation.

The funds from the grant awarded by the Gwinnett Braves will help Gwinnett County Special Olympics in its continued mission to provide uniforms, transportation, sports facilities and equipment for youth athletes specifically in Gwinnett County. The Gwinnett Braves and Gwinnett County Special Olympics have had a strong partnership for the past five years, including an annual “Best Buddies” clinic where disabled youth learn baseball skills from G-Braves players at Coolray Field.

“The Special Olympics mission remains as vital today as it did when the movement was founded in 1968 by Eunice Shriver,” said Karen O’Connor, Fundraising & Outreach Chairman of Gwinnett County Special Olympics. “Through the power of sport, Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people. Our 2,100 school age athletes, parents and volunteers are so appreciative for the Gwinnett Braves’ support.”

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