Archives for April 2015

Sea Dogs to Host College Fair on April 29

April 17, 2015

Students Attending the College Fair Receive Two Tickets to the Sea Dogs Game

Complete List of Collages Attending

Portland, Maine– The Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, will be hosting a College Fair at Hadlock Field from 3:00 to 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29th prior to that evening’s Sea Dogs game scheduled for 6:00 PM against the Binghamton Mets. More than 60 colleges are expected to participate in the seventh annual event.

The Sea Dogs College Fair, presented by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, provides students with the unique opportunity to gather information from colleges as well as meet with college admissions counselors in a social setting at a Sea Dogs baseball game.

All students interested in attending the College Fair must have a game ticket for the April 29th Sea Dogs game against the Binghamton Mets. Students are eligible to receive two free tickets to the game; additional tickets can be purchased at the discounted rate of $5.00. Students looking to receive their two free tickets to attend the game and the college fair should contact the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500.

A $500.00 scholarship, presented by the Sea Dogs will be awarded randomly to one lucky student. The scholarship will be given away during the middle of the fifth inning of that evening’s Sea Dogs game. Students must be present to win.

Each college will have a table set up in the Hadlock Field concourse. Some of the colleges scheduled to participate include Columbia College Chicago, Seton Hall University, University of Maine, University of New Hampshire, University of Southern Maine, and Wheaton College. A complete list of participating schools is available at www.seadogs.com. For more information on the Sea Dogs College Fair, please contact Bryan Pahigian at 207-879-9500 or bpahigian@seadogs.com. The event will be held regardless of weather.
This article originally appeared on the official website of the Portland Sea Dogs. Click here to view the original story.

Kroger Baseball Buddies Program Returns to Fifth Third Field

April 17, 2015

Take the Field with the Dragons!

Visit your local Kroger store to sign up for a chance to be a Baseball Buddy! Kids (ages 7-13) who are randomly selected as winners will get the experience of a lifetime! To enter, look for the display at your local Kroger store (at the Customer Service Desk).

The Kroger Baseball Buddies experience includes:

Hanging out in the dugout during pre-game to meet the Dragons players
Getting autographs and photos with the Dragons team
Being introduced over the PA like a player
Running out on the field with the team before that day’s game

Kroger Baseball Buddies will also receive several gifts including:

A replica Dragons jersey
Dragons baseball hat
Drawstring backpack
Dragons pen and baseball to be autographed
And more!

One lucky baseball buddy will win a free kickball game to be played at Fifth Third Field with 20 of their friends and Dragons players!

More Information: The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling (937) 228-2287, by email at dragons@daytondragons.com, or on the web at daytondragons.com

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

Crawdads Barkley Baseball Camps

April 17, 2015

Free clinic April 25th; Paid camp July 14th – 17th

Hickory, NC – The Hickory Crawdads and Barkley Baseball School are once again teaming up to provide fans with both a free, one day clinic and a four-day, paid camp this season at L.P. Frans Stadium.

The Free Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, April 25^th from 10am – 12:15 pm. Fans ages 5-14 will receive training from both the Barkley Baseball School instructors and Crawdads players, while also taking home a free ticket to that night’s ‘Dads game.

The four-day, paid Baseball Camp will run from Tuesday, July 14^th through Friday, July 17^th. In addition to the in-depth instruction from Barkley teachers and Crawdads players every day from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, attendees of the camp will receive a baseball camp t-shirt, a free meal each day, a ticket to every ‘Dads game during the camp, and a pre-game parade around the field on July 17^th.

Registration for the Baseball Camp is only $80 for Claw Club members and $99 for non-members until June 26^th. The fee rises to $115 from June 27^th – July 13^th, and is $130 if paid the day of the camp.

For more information or to register for either the Free Clinic or paid Baseball Camp, contact the Crawdads front office at (828) 322-3000.

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

Take a Red Wing to School

April 16, 2015

Sylvan Learning Centers offers unique opportunity for students

Parents – kids – take a Red Wings player to school, courtesy of Sylvan Learning Centers.

Monroe County students in grades 3-8 are encouraged to write an essay of 100 words or less on why education is important to them. The student with the winning essay will have the opportunity to take a Red Wing to school, on a mutually agreed upon day. The Red Wings player will pick up the student at their home in a limo and take the student to school.

The player will visit the student’s school for an hour, talking with classmates and answering questions about his career and the importance of education.

The winning student will also receive a prize package from the Red Wings, courtesy of Sylvan Learning Centers.

Students should send their essays to :

Sylvan Scholars- Take a Red Wing to School contest
Rochester Red Wings
Frontier Field
One Morrie Silver Way
Rochester NY 14608

Click here for a pdf with the official rules and a form you can print out to submit your essay with.

All essays must include student name, age and school, and parent or guardian first and last name, address, email address, and daytime phone number. All essays must be clearly printed or typed. Please call 454-1001 and press zero, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p,m. if you have any questions on submitting, or click here to send an email.

Contest essays must be received by May 30. The Red Wings staff will make the final determination on the winning entry. No purchase necessary. The family of the student selected will be notified on Monday, June 1.

Parents: you can depend on talented tutors at Sylvan Learning Centers in Rochester to deliver the individual attention your child needs to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Like all Sylvan Learning Centers across the country, the Rochester Sylvan Learning Centers aim to ensure measurable academic progress by providing an engaging, collaborative and enjoyable learning environment.

Contact the Rochester Sylvan Learning Centers:

Pittsford – 3300 Monroe Ave. 385-9480

Greece – 1600 W Ridge Rd. 663-6226

Webster – 980 Ridge Rd. 872-1071

Canandaigua – 2510 Rochester Rd. 393-4870

or click here for more information.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Rochester Red Wings. Click here to view the original story.

MBF Announces 2015 Grant Recipients

April 15, 2015

22 organizations are part of 2015 grant class

MIDLAND, Mich. – The Michigan Baseball Foundation (MBF) is pleased to announce that 22 organizations are part of its 2015 grant class. The 2015 grant total is $108,477.

At Olson Park in Saginaw County, Heritage High School Athletics will install two scoreboards with an $8,000 grant. The Mt. Pleasant School District in Isabella County received $6,900 for construction of a press box at their athletic complex. Improvements to the horse arena at the Bay County Fair and Youth Expo received 6,858 this year. In Tuscola County, the Reese High School softball program received $5,000 to build batting cages for their teams to use.

Since 2008, the Michigan Baseball Foundation has awarded 231 grants to deserving non-profit organizations across 14 counties, bringing the grant program’s total to $829,491 since its inception.

The Foundation began its eighth annual grant process in April 2014 and solicited grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout the region. All applicants were required to meet one or more of the following guidelines, which reflected the purposes for which the Michigan Baseball Foundation was organized:

•   The organization contributes to regional economic development.
•   The organization is based in Mid-Michigan and serves young people.
•   The organization promotes amateur sports and fitness

The 2016 grant session begins Monday, April 20, 2015 and applications will be accepted until February 19, 2016. For more information, contact Eric Ramseyer at 989.837.6166, or at eramseyer@loons.com.

The Michigan Baseball Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and public charity, which was formed in 2006 to generate regional economic development and to enhance the efforts of regional organizations that serve young people through creative partnerships and grants. The Michigan Baseball Foundation owns and operates Dow Diamond, home of the Great Lakes Loons, a Single-A partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Foundation received its initial funding from The Dow Chemical Company Foundation, The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, The Dow Corning Corporation, The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation and The Bill and Linda Stavropoulos Foundation.

Full list of grant recipients (by county):

Bay County

Bay City Central High School – $5,000
Bay City Northeast Little League – $3,770
Bay County Fair and Youth Expo – $6,858

Gratiot County

Breckenridge Little League Association – $1,755

Isabella County

Mt. Pleasant School District – $6,900

Midland County

Chippewa Nature Center – $4,900
Edenville Township – $2,834
FRC Team 2619 – $1,900
HH Dow H.S. All Sports Booster Club – $4,550
Midland Center for the Arts – $4,764
Midland Public Schools; Midland High School – $4,000
Midland Speed Skating Club – $5,000
Momentum Midland – $20,000
Sanford Youth League – $4,900

Saginaw County

Carrollton Township Recreation – $4,800
Hemlock Boosters – $1,763
Heritage High School Athletics – $8,000
Mid‐Michigan Children’s Museum – $1,200
Saginaw Community Foundation – $2,583
Swan Valley Little League – $5,000
YMCA of Saginaw – $3,000

Tuscola County

Reese High School Softball – $5,000

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Great Lakes Loons. Click here to view the original story.

Spinners Partner on “The Art of Baseball”

April 15, 2015

Concord Museum exhibit opens Friday, April 17

LOWELL, MASS. – The Lowell Spinners, Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are pleased to announce their partnership with the Concord Museum on The Art of Baseball, which opens to the public Friday, April 17 and runs through Sunday, September 20.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Concord Museum on this wonderful exhibition which really captures the essence of why baseball is the national past time,” said Spinners President and General Manager Tim Bawmann. “From the actual artwork to the program of events scheduled, this exhibition will be a great way to further the relationship of the game with baseball fans.”

The exhibition includes nearly 50 works of fine and folk art from The Gladstone Collection of Baseball Art, a private New York collection that has been gathered over the past 40 years, as well as Boston Red Sox artifacts from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and historian, Concord resident and lifelong baseball fan Doris Kearns Goodwin is the Honorary Curator.

Included amongst the display items includes a Ted Williams glove from the 1946 season and World Series on loan from the National Baseball Hall of Fame plus artifacts from the 2013 World Series season.

Among the programs and events scheduled include a meet & greet with local author, Matt Tavares, on June 4, Vintage Baseball games with the Lowell Base Ball Club (1877-78) and Lynn Live Oaks on May 2 and July 18, a special Sports Memorabilia Appraisal Day with Leila Dunbar and more.

“These events are a fantastic opportunity for baseball fans young and old to experience the history of the game,” said Bawmann. “We are honored to be a part of this great exhibition.”

The Concord Museum is where all of Concord’s remarkable past is brought to life through an inspiring collection of historical, literary and decorative arts treasures, including the 1775 Revere lantern and Henry Thoreau’s Walden desk. The Art of Baseball exhibit will be open to the public beginning Friday, April 17 with admission $10 for adults, seniors and students $8 and youth (6-18) $5. Kids six and under are free.

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

RailRiders Roll Out READing Railroad Program

April 13, 2015

August 12 Designated “Library Night” at PNC Field

Moosic, Pa. – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are encouraging children to curl up with a good book this summer as part of their READing Railroad program. The initiative is a library-based reading program that encourages kids to attend their local library, read and then rewards them with a free ticket to a RailRiders game to be themed “Library Night” on Aug. 12.

The launch of the program coincides with the beginning of “Library Appreciation Week,” which runs April 12-18. Registration forms for READing Railroad have already been sent to libraries in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Carbon, Monroe, Pike, Wyoming and Wayne counties.

Children ages 4-12 are eligible to participate. Children participating in the program will receive a bookmark from their participating library. As each child checks out and reads a book, the librarian will check off one of the boxes located on the back of the bookmark. Once the child has completed five books, they can turn in their bookmark at the PNC Field Box Office for their free ticket for the Aug. 12 “Library Night” game. Bookmarks can be redeemed at the box office on or before the Aug. 12 game date.

Kids 12 and under attending the game that night can also eat for free as part of “Kids Eat Free Wednesday,” presented by Minooka Subaru.

The RailRiders begin a three-game series with the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A/Minnesota Twins) on Monday night at 6:35 p.m. For more information please call (570) 969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

– SWB RailRiders – All Aboard! –

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Click here to view the original story.

The Scrappers Host “POPS at the Ballpark” Featuring the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra

April 13, 2015

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra are excited to host one of the Valley’s premiere summer events, POPS at the Ballpark, presented by the Chevy All-Stars and 21 WFMJ on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Eastwood Field. The Scrappers have partnered with Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley for this year’s concert with $2.00 being donated back to the hospital with each full price ticket purchased.

The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will perform a selection from their repertoire which will culminate in a spectacular fireworks finale synched to Star Wars Main Titles and Stars and Stripes Forever. Other song performance highlights in the program include: “O Susannah”, “They’re Coming to America”, “Superman Main Titles”, “Philadelphia Freedom”, “This Land Is Your Land” and more.

Tickets for POPS at the Ballpark are on sale now and start at just $20. A dinner buffet option is also available. Tickets are available at the Eastwood Field Box Office, online or by calling the Scrappers at 330-505-0000.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. Click here to view the original story.

Michigan Blood Celebrates Milestone at Dow Diamond

April 13, 2015

Employee of The Dow Chemical Company is 10,000th blood donor

Michigan Blood opened a donation center at Dow Diamond prior to the 2012 season. It's open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Michigan Blood opened a donation center at Dow Diamond prior to the 2012 season. It’s open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SAGINAW, Mich. – The nation’s first blood donation center inside a sports stadium opened in April 2012 and three years later, 10,000 donors have walked through its doors.

The Dow Diamond Donor Center is the result of a partnership between The Dow Chemical Company, the Michigan Baseball Foundation, the Great Lakes Loons baseball franchise, and Michigan Blood. Thanks to a generous donation from The Dow Chemical Company to support renovations, the Dow Diamond Donor Center replaced a long-time location at Dow.

“The Dow Diamond Donor Center is a continuation of the rich history of blood donation in Midland. It’s an honor for Michigan Blood to be a part of this legacy,” said Bill Rietscha, CEO and president of Michigan Blood. “We are pleased to have a center right in the heart of the Great Lakes Bay Region that offers donors another opportunity to help support the needs of our partner hospitals throughout Michigan.”

Todd Sloggett of Midland and an employee of The Dow Chemical Company was the 10,000th person through the doors of the Michigan Blood donation center at Dow Diamond.

“Donating blood allows others to get back to good health. My daughter had to get several pints of blood last year for a surgery. Now my son is donating at Dow High School as a junior which really makes me proud of him and the other students that are starting this process young in life,” said Sloggett who has donated over 6 gallons of blood.

In recognition of the 10,000th donor and three years of operations at Dow Diamond, Michigan Blood will present representatives of The Dow Chemical Company, Michigan Baseball Foundation, and the Great Lakes Loons with its Ruby Award, which recognizes people or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to saving lives of patients in Michigan hospitals.

“We are very grateful for the ongoing and generous support of these fine organizations,” said Carleen Crawford, Director of Community Relations and Marketing for Michigan Blood. “They, along with hero donors like Todd, help Michigan Blood ensure that our partner hospitals and their patients have this precious blood resource when needed. The MB Ruby Award is our way of recognizing this valuable contribution.”

Besides the Dow Diamond Donor Center, Michigan Blood collects blood donations at other donation centers in the Great Lakes Bay Region including one at MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland. Michigan Blood is the exclusive provider to MidMichigan Health, Covenant HealthCare, and St. Mary’s of Michigan, as well as over 40 other hospitals throughout the state.

Any healthy person 17 or older (or 16 with parental consent) who weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood every 56 days. Blood donors should bring photo ID (or two forms of non-photo ID). Appointments are preferred. Individuals can schedule appointments by visiting www.miblood.org or calling 1-866-MIBLOOD (642-5663).

About Michigan Blood

Founded in 1955, Michigan Blood is an independent, nonprofit, blood bank that provides blood for hospitals across Michigan. Michigan Blood is committed to serving the needs of Michigan hospitals first. Besides blood donation at permanent donation sites, Michigan Blood conducts more than 3,700 mobile blood drives each year. Other related services include Michigan’s first public cord blood bank, blood stem cell (marrow) program, transfusion medicine consultation, transplant center support, and other services. For more information, visit www.miblood.org.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Great Lakes Loons. Click here to view the original story.

Spokane Indians Kick Off Reading Challenge

April 13, 2015

Molina Healthcare proud to sponsor learning program

The Spokane Indians Front Office Staff inform children and OTTO the Mascot about the Reading Challenge presented by Molina Healthcare. (James Snook)

SPOKANE, Wash – The Spokane Indians are excited to announce the Spokane Indians Reading Challenge, presented by Molina Healthcare. The reading challenge will encourage and empower local children to learn through reading. The challenge started today at Sheridan Elementary!

Click here to see a photo gallery!

“The Spokane Indians are always working on new ways to give back to the community,” said Otto Klein, the Indians Senior Vice President. “With the help of Molina Healthcare, we were able to bring the Reading Challenge to life.”

Each child at Sheridan Elementary will be given a reading log to keep track of their progress. For every 150 minutes read, each child can earn a new prize as they make their way around the bases:

150 Minutes (1^st Base): An autographed OTTO or Doris baseball card
300 Minutes (2^nd Base): A free book courtesy of Molina Healthcare
450 Minutes (3^rd Base): Special edition Spokane Indians bookmark
600 Minutes (Home Run): Two tickets to a Spokane Indians game

The challenge will run for six weeks, ending on Friday, May 29th. If each child reads just 20 minutes five days a week, they will hit a home run! The classroom with the most minutes logged will win a pizza party with OTTO the Mascot!

“It’s important for kids to begin living a healthy lifestyle at a young age,” said Erica Newton, Community Engagement Coordinator for Molina Healthcare. “Molina Healthcare promotes the exercise of both the body and mind that will ultimately lead to a healthy lifestyle.”

About the Indians

The Indians are the Short Season Class “A” affiliate for the Texas Rangers. Ticket Packages and Group Areas for the 2015 Spokane Indians season are now available! Click here to view the 2015 schedule. For more information, please visit www.spokaneindians.com or call (509) 343-6886 (OTTO). Parking at all Spokane Indians games is FREE!

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

Valley Children’s patient to join team for Good Karma Night on Wednesday, April 15

April 13, 2015

Grizzlies host the Salt Lake Bees Monday through Thursday at Chukchansi Park with all games starting at 6:35 PM

Jackson Standifer takes questions from the media after being signed to a one-day contract on Tuesday, April 7th at Valley Children's Hospital — Jackson Standifer takes questions from the media after being signed to a one-day contract on Tuesday, April 7th at Valley Children’s Hospital

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Grizzlies are allowing fans to pay whatever they want for any available seat to their Wednesday, April 15^th home game that begins at 6:35 p.m. The promotion, called Good Karma Night, has the Grizzlies donating half of the proceeds from each ticket purchased to Valley Children’s Hospital. Fans can choose their own price point at the Chukchansi Park Box Office or by calling 559.320.TIXS. If a fan wants to purchase tickets for the game online, there are three price points listed for each available seating section.

The unique promotion also has the Grizzlies adding an additional player to the roster. Jackson Standifer, 12, is a Valley Children’s patient who recovered from Burkitt’s Stage-4 Lymphoma this past January and signed a one-day contract with the team last week. Standifer is expected to enter the ballpark at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, head to the Grizzlies clubhouse, take the field with the team for warmups, and throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Details for the remaining four games of the current homestand – All games begin at 6:35 PM (Gates open 5:35 PM to general public)

Monday, April 13^th vs. Salt Lake Bees at 6:35 PM – Must Catch Monday, presented by The Fresno Bee

Grizzlies General Manager Derek Franks made a point to ensure that weekday games (Monday through Thursday) during the school year ended earlier than in years past. Although the front office can’t control the length of a baseball game, they made a point to move first pitch up 30 minutes from previous years in order to allow families to watch an entire game and get home before 10:00 p.m. The April 13^th Monday game also marks the first of a new $20 Must Catch Monday promotion, presented by The Fresno Bee, that includes two Field Level Reserve game tickets, two Fresno Chaffee Zoo vouchers, two Blackbeard’s Mini Golf vouchers, and two John’s Incredible Pizza Company vouchers.

Pitching Matchup: Salt Lake RHP Zach Stewart vs. Fresno RHP Brady Rodgers

Tuesday, April 14^th vs. Salt Lake Bees at 6:35 PM – $2 Tuesday

Tuesday home games are designed for every Central Valley resident who is looking for a midweek escape from the grind of their daily life, but doesn’t want to break the bank by doing so. Therefore, on Tuesday the Grizzlies offer fans $2 Dos Equis drafts (21+), $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Sodas, and $2 Power Alley Tickets (available day of game only). If that wasn’t enough, all Field Box and Phoenix Club tickets are 2-for-1. Beer, Hot Dog, and Soda specials last through the end of the fifth inning

Pitching Matchup: Salt Lake RHP Garrett Richards vs. Fresno RHP Brad Peacock (Both starters are on MLB Rehab Assignments)

Wednesday, April 15^th vs. Salt Lake Bees at 6:35 PM – Everybody Wins-Day

There’s no need to think about the price of the ticket, because fans get to decide what they want to pay for any available seat in the ballpark. Whether they pay $1 for a Super View seat, or $20 for a ticket in the Phoenix Club, it’s entirely up to them. In what’s being dubbed Good Karma Night at Chukchansi Park, fans choose their own price point, with half of the proceeds from each ticket purchased benefiting Valley Children’s Hospital. For more information on this event, please call the box office at 559.320.TIXS. The game also marks the first Everybody Wins-Day, giving fans six free wings at Swiggs Bar and Restaurant if the Grizzlies win, or a ticket voucher to the following Wednesday home game if the Grizzlies lose. Offer only valid at Swiggs six days from the date of the Grizzlies Wednesday win. Dine-in only.

Pitching Matchup: Salt Lake LHP Andrew Heaney vs. Fresno RHP Jake Buchanan

Thursday, April 16^th vs. Salt Lake Bees at 6:35 PM – Tecate Thursday

The first Tecate Thursday, presented by Tecate and Tecate Light, meets the first of five Season of the Throwdown food matchups. The April 16^th game features a Tri-Tip Throwdown, featuring Dog House Grill and Duke’s, along the third base concourse. The two will battle for fan votes, with the winner earning bragging rights for the best tri-tip in the Valley. Fans 21 and over can purchase $2 24-ounce Tecate and Tecate Light through the end of the fifth inning, while $1 12-ounce sodas are available all game long.

Pitching Matchup: Salt Lake RHP Nick Tropeano vs. Fresno RHP Dan Straily

ABOUT THE FRESNO GRIZZLIES

The Fresno Grizzlies are the Triple-A Baseball affiliate of the Houston Astros and compete in the 16-team Pacific Coast League. Home games are played Chukchansi Park in Downtown Fresno, with tickets available at the box office off H Street, over the phone at 559.320.TIXS, or online at FresnoGrizzlies.com. The team is in the midst of an eight-game homestand that runs through Thursday, April 16^th. For more information, click here, or follow the Grizzlies on Twitter (@FresnoGrizzlies) and Instagram (@instagrizz_fg)

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

College Fair Night Returns on May 6th

April 12, 2015

High school students get free ticket, early entrance to meet with over 40 colleges

LAKEWOOD, NJ – A BlueClaws game can be more than just a fun night out! The BlueClaws annual College Fair Night is back on Wednesday, May 6th when the BlueClaws take on the Augusta GreenJackets (Giants).

High school students get into the game for free. To register and to reserve additional tickets for family members, call Kyle Volp at 732-901-7000 ext 142.

Plus, the first 1,500 fans will receive a BlueClaws Drawstring Backpack, perfect for high school students to take to college with them in the next few years!

While the gates open at 5:30 pm for the general public, high school students receive early entrance at 5:00 to begin meeting with representatives from all of the colleges at the event.

Fans are also encouraged to wear the shirt and/or hat of their alma mater, and fight songs will be played throughout the night.

Participating Schools: Kean University, University of Saint Joseph, Ocean County College, Monmouth Univeristy, Five Towns College, DeSales University, Saint Joseph’s University, East Stroudsberg Univeristy, Brookdale Community College, Johnson & Wales University, SUNY Cortland, Mount St. Mary’s College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Fordham University, Kings College, Ramapo College, Saint Francis University, Delaware Valley College, Dowling College, Goldey-Beacom College, William Patterson University, Univeristy of Arizona, Caldwell College, Vanderbilt University, Montclair State University, College of New Jersey (additional schools could still be added).

– BlueClaws –

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

YMCA Night on Tuesday

April 12, 2015

Game begins at 7:05 PM; Pregame parade kicks off at 6:30

The Greenville Drive and the YMCA of Greenville will team up for YMCA Night at Fluor Field on Tuesday night. First pitch for the game against the Lexington Legends is set for 7:05.

A pregame parade featuring five YMCA of Greenville branches with exercise instructors, teams, families and more begins at 6:30 PM, followed by in-game fun highlighting the exciting programs and benefits available at the Y. You won’t want to miss all the Zumba dance-off, the Beast Mode Challenge, the Y Baby Toddler Race, plus a special tip of the hat to the Y Open Doors Program and Donors.

To purchase tickets, stop by the Main Street Box Office, call (864) 240-4528, or click here.

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

Record-setting Race to Home 5K raises $15K

April 11, 2015

Third annual event brings all-time fundraising total to more than $33,000 for the Bandit Scholars Program

Nearly 700 runners and walkers set a new record for participation in the annual Bandits Race to Home 5K and Fun Run presented by Palmer Chiropractic Clinics on Saturday morning. In its third year, the unique bi-state race that ends inside Modern Woodmen Park helped raise more than $15,000 – also a new event record – for the Bandit Scholars Program.

Since the inaugural year in 2013, the event has more than doubled its annual participants – to 695 this year – and more than tripled its annual proceeds for the Bandit Scholars Program, which annually awards two Bandit Scholarships to cover the entire first year of college tuition for Quad Cities-area students. In three years, the event has raised more than $33,000 for the Bandit Scholars Program.

“We are tremendously grateful to all of the participants, sponsors, volunteers, staff and spectators who made the Bandits Race to Home 5K presented by Palmer Chiropractic Clinics the most successful yet,” said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. “As one of the largest fundraisers for the Bandit Scholars Program, this event makes an impact in the lives of Quad Cities-area students, and it is a unique community celebration that is the perfect way to kick off another River Bandits season at Modern Woodmen Park!”

The top three overall female and male finishers received a medal and an engraved, game-used baseball bat. The top three finishers in each of the 13 age groups – (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and above), were awarded medals, and all Fun Run participants received ribbons. All participants also received a free T-shirt and a free ticket to a 2015 River Bandits home game.

Danielle Berndt of Bettendorf, Iowa, became the event’s first repeat overall winner Saturday, leading all female participants by finishing in 19:09 – setting the female record for the Bandits Race to Home 5K. She led all females with a 20:21 finish in 2014.

Jerry Lack of East Moline, Ill., was the top male finisher at 17:48. It was his second race title, as he led all males in the inaugural race in 2013 with an 18:01 finish. He was third in 2014 with an 18:02 mark.

Here is a link to full race results; and below is a list of the winners in their respective age group.

Female	1st Place	Time	2nd Place	Time	3rd Place	Time
Overall	Danielle Berndt; Bettendorf, IA	19:09	Morgan Casey; Davenport, IA	20:16	Danielle Blocker; Davenport, IA	20:50
14 & U	Kaitlyn Powell; Blue Grass, IA	24:53	Lydia Wood; Davenport, IA	25:32	Karsyn Kuffler; Moline, IL	28:36
15-19	Jadwin Woodall; Bettendorf, IA	26:42	Christine Hultquist; Davenport, IA	33:21	Ashley Walters; Clinton, IA	33:33
20-24	Hannah Schoening; Davenport, IA	24:16	Faith Raaen; Moline, IL	25:19	Burgus Brittany; Bettendorf, IA	26:19
25-29	Lauren Vasicek; Davenport, IA	24:24	Chelsea Masterson; Davenport, IA	24:58	Katie Mayer; Le Claire, IA	25:16
30-34	Ashley Spain; Dewitt, IA	22:53	Kathryn Monroe; Davenport, IA	24:14	Teresa Thoensen; Silvis, IL	24:25
35-39	Nicole Callahan; Moline, IL	22:10	Bethany Wood; Davenport, IA	25:33	Allison Kopp; Osco, IL	25:59
40-44	Melissa Braddock; Dewitt, IA	23:12	Cheryl Allen; Wellman, IA	23:47	Jennifer Burris; Davenport, IA	24:50
45-49	Christina Martinez-Mcdowell; East Moline, IL	24:37	Jeanette Dawson Rhodes; East Moline, IL	29:37	Shari Connell; Macomb, IL	29:48
50-54	Kathleen Jensen; Davenport, IA	24:17	Kathy Evanchyk; Davenport, IA	25:17	Denise Gonzales; Davenport, IA	27:24
55-59	Cheryl Bivens; Moline, IL	25:24	Carol Brockway; Bettendorf, IA	25:29	Jolene Vipond; Aledo, IL	29:53
60-64	Karen Nelson; Le Claire, IA	28:25	Sarah Schafer; Sherrard, IL	30:07	Kathy Loomis; Davenport, IA	30:30
65-69	Marianne Schroeder; Bettendorf, IA	26:24	Amy Prusa; Sherrard, IL	35:18	Jeanne Carton; Atkinson, IL	35:29
70-plus	Judith Teeple; Davenport, IA	33:55	Barbara Donald; Bettendorf, IA	44:40	Only 2 Finishers
Male	1st Place	Time	2nd Place	Time	3rd Place	Time
Overall	Jerry Lack; East Moline, IL	17:48	Jay Whitmore; Donahue, IA	18:30	Mitchell Hines; Davenport, IA	18:32
14 & U	Christopher Guise; Davenport, IA	19:28	Ben Rhodes; East Moline, IL	22:36	Trent Doty; Port Byron, IL	24:52
15-19	Andrew Sattler; Clinton, IA	20:18	Logan Rathjen; Bettendorf, IA	23:15	Timothy Schwartz; Moline, IL	25:37
20-24	Noah Forbes; Rock Island, IL	22:10	Mark Steinhauser; Bettendorf, IA	22:55	Kyle Kiel; Davenport, IA	23:42
25-29	Luke Anderson; Moline, IL	19:58	Zach Knobloch; East Moline, IL	20:04	Jacob Clark; Davenport, IA	20:51
30-34	Jacob Knobloch; East Moline, IL	18:59	Travis Lynch; Rock Island, IL	19:41	Chris Massie; Eldridge, IA	19:57
35-39	Billy Butler; Moline, IL	20:11	Kurt Haiar; Davenport, IA	21:16	Matthew Holst; Davenport, IA	21:23
40-44	Joel Madden; East Moline, IL	20:27	Kory Kuffler; Moline, IL	20:41	Kirby Winn; Davenport, IA	21:12
45-49	Stephen Rhodes; East Moline, IL	18:44	Andy Feliksiak; Rock Island, IL	23:27	Rob Woodall; Bettendorf, IA	24:37
50-54	Mark Taghon; Bettendorf, IA	19:14	Scott F Caldwell; Moline, IL	21:17	Mark Schmidt; Blue Grass, IA	22:27
55-59	Michael Oberhaus; Rock Island, IL	23:36	Brian Kopf; Davenport, IA	24:19	Dave Craddick; Moline, IL	24:50
60-64	Steve Vipond; Aledo, IL	24:39	Gary Nelson; Le Claire, IA	25:46	Craig Foster; Davenport, IA	26:06
65-69	Tom Miller; Bettendorf, IA	26:17	Tony Schiltz; Davenport, IA	26:44	James Knorr; Milan, IL	29:10
70-plus	Dave Zimmer; Long Grove, IA	25:47	Arthur Tate; Blue Grass, IA	34:04	John C Gardner; Bettendorf, IA	34:52

The Bandits Race to Home 5K began on 2nd Street in Davenport, Iowa, in front of the YMCA. The five-kilometer route crossed the Centennial Bridge into Rock Island, Ill., and the Rock Island Arsenal Bridge back into Davenport before ending at home plate inside Modern Woodmen Park. The quarter-mile Fun Run for kids began outside the party plaza and ended inside the playing field.

Additional sponsors for the 2015 Bandits Race to Home 5K were Triumph Community Bank, ECS, Inc., Aramark, Hy-Vee, Sam’s Club, Pepsi, 7G Distributing & Michelob Ultra.

UP NEXT: Gates open for the home opener at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, when the first 1,000 fans receive a Mediacom River Bandits pennant, and the first 2,000 fans receive a Mediacom River Bandits magnet schedule. River Bandits players will sign autographs on the field at 12:30 p.m. The Nintendo Wii-ster Egg Hunt is at 12:45 p.m., with three Wii-U systems to be given away. Family Sunday presented by B-100 and ESPN 93.5 means Bark in the Park on the Modern Woodmen Berm and postgame Kids Run the Bases presented by Prairie Farms. Individual tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office and online at riverbandits.com. Ticket plans of 12 to 70 games – which include free parking, reserved seats, merchandise discounts, and guaranteed giveaways – are available by calling 563-324-3000.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits ownership in 2014 made one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 105 feet over the playing field, opened May 24, Space Camp opened June 20; the new Drop’N Twist debuted in July; and the newly expanded 300-foot long zip line also reopened.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Quad Cities River Bandits. Click here to view the original story.

7th Annual Autism Awareness Night is April 18th

April 10, 2015

With 1 in 110 children in the United States diagnosed with some form of Autism, the Hillcats are lending a hand to offer awareness and support to this cause in 2015. The 7th Annual Autism Awareness Night presented by Physicians Treatment Center is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th and will raise money for Commonwealth Autism Services.

As many as 75,000 in Virginia are affected with this developmental disability and Commonwealth Autism Services is an organization that strives to enrich the lives of those in Virginia with autism, throughout their entire lifespan through statewide services. GA tickets are $11 and two dollars of each ticket sold for April 18th’s game will be donated to this organization.

This year’s Autism Awareness Night presented by Physicians Treatment Center is slated for 6:30pm when the Hillcats will take on the Potomac Nationals at City Stadium. Plus, the first 1,000 fans through the gates that evening will receive a free commemorative t-shirt! Along with donating a portion of the ticket costs, proceeds from a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and sponsor donations will also be donated during an in-game check presentation. Last year’s Autism Awareness Night raised over $12,000!

The Hillcats thank the following Autism Awareness Night Sponsors:

Physicians Treatment Center (Title Sponsor); Lynchburg Project Lifesaver, Inc; Sam’s Club; After Hours Plumbing; Developmental Pediatrics; Flowers Baking Company; Gary’s Garden Center; High Peak Sportswear, Inc; Larry’s Tire & Auto Repair; Laslie’s Auto Body; Mortgage Atlantic; New Covenant Schools; Piedmont Eye Center; Rehab Associates of Central Virginia; Thompson-Brooks Insurance; Winoa USA; Wooldridge Heating, Air & Electrical, Inc; 105.5 KD Country; 93.7 & 106.9 KHF; WIQO/ESPN Radio; and WYYD.

Fans will also have the chance to give back to great local causes with the 4th Annual Paint the Park Purple Night presented by Gastroenterology Associates of Central VA, Relay for Life & The American Cancer Society on Friday, May 1st at 6:30pm as well as with the 9th Annual “Swing for a Cure” Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by Centra’s Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Society on Saturday, May 23rd at 6:30pm.

To purchase tickets to Autism Awareness Night, Paint the Park Purple Night, Breast Cancer Awareness Night or any other game, fans can call the box office at (434) 528-1144 or online. Ticket purchases can also be made in person at the Lynchburg City Stadium Ticket Office (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm). So don’t miss your chance to give back to the community with the Lynchburg Hillcats this season!

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