Archives for July 2022

Dragons 5K at Day Air Ballpark this Saturday

Dayton, Ohio– The annual Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates is taking place this Saturday, July 16 at 8AM at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District.

Early race bag and bib pickup for participants will take place on Friday, July 15 from 8AM to 6PM at Day Air Ballpark located in front of the Dragons Box Office. Anyone not able to make early race bag pickup can pick up their bag and race bib before the race beginning at 7AM on Saturday, July 16.

Fans can still sign up online at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Dayton/Dragons5KOH or Friday during pre-race bag pickup. You can also sign up on the day of the race starting at 7AM.

All race participants (including virtual) will receive four (4) tickets to a Dragons game, Dragons 5K shirt, Dragons hat, and finisher’s medal. The registration fee for adults is $35 and $20 for youth 17 and under. For the virtual race option, there is an additional charge of $10 for swag bag shipping or they can pick-up the week following the 5K at the Dragons Box Office.

The race will begin at 8AM and participants may choose to run or walk the course. Baby strollers are also permitted. The course will move through downtown Dayton and end back at the ballpark.

Following the race, Heater, Gem, and the Green Team will be joined by representatives from Orthopedic Associates, WDTN, Air Force Marathon, Orangetheory Fitness and more! Fun activities including face painting, inflatables, and a Dragons 5K photobooth will also be set up on the plaza after the race. Fruit and water will be distributed to participants just outside the main gate.

Once race results are finalized, winners will be posted on the Dragons 5K race page and will be contacted via email with information on how to claim their prizes. The top three male and female overall finishers will receive a specially engraved baseball bat and be honored during a special inning break at a Dragons game. Awards will also be given out to the top 3 overall males and females in each age group and top 3 finishing groups. Top groups will receive great group prizes and the grand prize is a luxury suite to a Dragons game in 2023!

For any Dragons 5K related questions, please visit the Dragons 5K race page or contact Jake Arthur, [email protected].

The 2022 Dragons 5K is being presented by Orthopedic Associates. As the regional leader in comprehensive orthopedic care, Orthopedic Associate’s passion is helping Dayton’s families get back to doing what they love. Orthopedic Associates is proud to be the trusted orthopedic provider serving your Dayton Dragons for more than a decade. Learn more at www.BonesFixed.com_._

Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Awareness Night August 3

What is WIC:

WIC provides complete nutrition care for thousands of Maine families, helping Maine kids to grow up strong and healthy. WIC food benefits are available based on income guidelines and up-to-date nutrition research. WIC serves eligible Maine families with Healthy foods, free nutrition education, and resources for growing families, including breastfeeding and chestfeeding information and support. WIC has Breastfeeding Peer Counselors to support participants in feeding their children. For more information, please see www.maine.gov/wic

Information about the game:

The Sea Dogs will host Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Awareness Night, presented by the Women’s, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program, on Wednesday, August 3rd when the Sea Dogs host the Erie SeaWolves at 6:00 PM at Hadlock Field.

WIC is open to anyone living in Maine, including migrants working in Maine. Applicants can be any of the following:

• Women and birthing parents who are pregnant, breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or had a baby in the last six months.

• Infants and children up to the age of five, including adopted and foster children.

• Non-birthing parents or guardians may apply for their children

Stop by the WIC table at the game to learn more about our Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Supports for parents.

WIC has 65 convenient locations around the state to support you and your baby. See www.maine.gov/wic for more information.

REGISTER TODAY: Bisons 2-Day Youth Clinic returns July 26-27

REGISTER YOUR CHILD TODAY

A Sahlen Field tradition that is one of our favorite events every year… The Bisons 2-Day Youth Clinic featuring Manager Casey Candaele and Herd coaches in players returns, Tuesday, July 26 & Wednesday, July 27, presented by ADPRO Sports (9a-12p each day!). REGISTER TODAY

Each year, the Bisons manager, coaches and players met with kids aged 5-16 for two days at Sahlen Field to learn the fundamentals of the game. There will be lessons in pitching, throwing, fielding, base running, hitting, bunting and much more, while participants will be grouped by age so that the proper level of instruction can be given to each additional group. The cost of this year’s 2-Day Youth Clinic is $110 and includes Clinic Admission, a Bisons T-Shirt and 2 Flex Tickets that can be use for any remaining 2022 Bisons home game.

Canadians To Host Pride Night July 28th

VANCOUVER, BC – The Vancouver Canadians are excited to announce the return of Pride Night for the 2022 season. This year’s celebration of “Baseball For All” will take place on Thursday, July 28 at Nat Bailey Stadium when the C’s host the Everett AquaSox (Mariners). Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. The first 2,500 fans to enter the ballpark will receive a Pride flag.

Baseball is a game for everyone, and the Canadians are firm believers that The Nat – and every ballpark across the globe – should be a place where every fan is made to feel comfortable in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment while rooting on their favorite team.

The C’s have partnered with Vancouver Pride Society, the West End Slo-pitch Association (WESA) and the Mabel League on this year’s edition of the annual event. Pride t-shirts and Pride pins will be available for purchase, with net proceeds benefitting those three organizations. Tickets and more information are available at CanadiansBaseball.com.

About Vancouver Pride Society

Vancouver Pride Society strives to produce inclusive, celebratory events, and advocate for 2SLGBTQAI+ communities through an intersectional lens. They strive to produce events that reflect the pride the 2SLGBTQAI+ community has in itself by strengthening the sense of community, and contributing to the vibrancy, health and overall well-being of all persons in the community.

About WESA

The West End Slo-pitch Association (WESA) has been proudly organizing games and socials for LGBTQ2S+ folks & allies since 1978. Now in our 44_th__ season, WESA has over 270 members drafted onto 19 teams. In addition to coordinating fun softball play, WESA operates with three main objectives: foster the bonds of community fellowship; develop and promote true sportspersonship; and raise funds ($120,000 over the past 33 years) for local community LGBTQ2S+ charitable organizations. “Together in Pride!”_

About the Mabel League

_The Mabel League is an East Vancouver queer fast pitch softball league that fosters a safe and fun environment for lesbians, bisexual women, queer people, trans people, and women allies to learn and play recreational softball. The Mabel League was established in Vancouver, BC, Canada in 1990. _

Scout Day at the Drive

*Enjoy the Adventure, Achievement & Fun at Fluor Field on Sunday, July 24th! *

Special Scout Day programming includes:

  • Commemorative Scout Day at the Drive patch
  • Pre-game Parade of Champions around the warning track of Fluor Field
  • In-game Recognitions of Upstate Scouts and Scout Leaders
  • Opportunity to participate in between-inning games
  • Post-game Kids Run the Bases with Reedy Rip’It
  • PLUS, a post-game campout on the field!

All tickets are General Admission and will be located on the 1st base side of the stadium in sections 116-120 to accommodate group seating by troop/pack.

Tickets are $8 each for game + post-game campout on the field! To secure your ticket, click HERE.

Additional information will be sent out closer to the date surrounding the campout rules and procedures.

Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Night

Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night at the Drive is an annual celebration of the exciting and innovative world of today’s manufacturing industry. It’s an opportunity for students to interact with current professionals, educators, and representatives from leading organizations throughout the Upstate, such as BMW, Greenville Technical College, Michelin, General Electric, Milliken, Greenville County Schools, and more to learn and grow their interest in this possible career path.

This year’s 7th annual AM&E Night at the Drive will, once again, feature in-person experiences at Fluor Field, as well as virtual experiences online for all students and educators that are unable to attend the event at Fluor Field.

For more information and to purchase your tickets, click HERE.

Round Rock Express to Host “End the Stigma Night” on July 27  

ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Round Rock Express are set to host End the Stigma Night, on Wednesday, July 27 at Dell Diamond as the Express take on the Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants) at 7:05 p.m. The night will highlight the importance of mental health and self-wellness as former Express outfielder and current Mental Health Advocate for the San Francisco Giants, Drew Robinson, will discuss his journey after surviving a suicide attempt and how we need to “End the Stigma,” surrounding mental health. Robinson will speak to the crowd from the top of the dugout before the game begins.

“I’m so excited to return to Dell Diamond, which is where I spent so much of my time growing not only as a baseball player, but as a person,” Robinson said. “To be able to share my story with everyone at the stadium that welcomed and embraced me throughout my time spent there, through the ups and downs, is something not many players get the opportunity to do. I’m incredibly excited to come share my story and some lessons learned since my attempt in April 2020 with such a meaningful environment to me.”

Robinson will speak to the crowd 15 minutes before the game starts. Fans in attendance will be able to purchase an “End the Stigma” t-shirt, with proceeds benefitting the Better U Foundation.

Robinson’s story was detailed in the 60-minute film, “Alive: The Drew Robinson Story,” which aired in May of 2021 as part of ESPN’s “E:60” series and won a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Journalism. The documentary describes how Robinson survived 20 hours after attempting to take his own life.

Robinson was a fourth-round selection by the Texas Rangers in 2010 and he appeared in 100 games in the major leagues. Over the course of 2017 and 2018, Robinson appeared in 95 games for Texas and spent time with the Express from 2014-2018. He retired from baseball in July 2021 and continues to promote his message of self-love across the country.

“We’re thrilled to have our old friend Drew Robinson back at Dell Diamond,” Express President Chris Almendarez said. “He has overcome so much in his life and his message of positivity and strength will be incredibly powerful for our fans to hear.”

Local mental health non-profit organizations will be tabling on the concourse to spread awareness. If your organization is interested in having a table, please e-mail [email protected].

Tickets to July 27’s End the Stigma Night are on sale now and can be purchased online at RRExpress.com or by phone at (512) 255-2255. For more information about the Express, visit RRExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Subscribe to the E-Train email newsletter and keep up with the Express on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

Salute to the Negro Leagues Night: Akron Black Tyrites vs Jax Red Caps

On Saturday, July 9, the Akron RubberDucks will take on the Altoona Curve in a very special Salute to the Negro Leagues night. The Akron RubberDucks will honor the Akron Black Tyrites while the Altoona Curve will honor the Jax Red Caps by wearing the salute to the Negro League uniforms of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.

The Akron Black Tyrites were a member of the Negro National League in 1933. The club began that year in Columbus before moving to Akron for just 10 games. The team finished the season in Cleveland as the Giants.

The name was originally supposed to be “Tyr-ites” from the British word for tire, “tyre,” but the name soon became “Ty-rites” to match Akronites.

The team played their games at Akron’s League Park, which was a $135,000 ballpark constructed in 1928 on property at Crosier Street, Park Avenue, and Long Street.

Since the team only played a small number of games in Akron, only a few photos of the front of the uniform jersey appeared when the RubberDucks front office staff began research. To celebrate and honor the original Akron Black Tyrites, the RubberDucks created logos and uniforms in a style the team might have worn in 1933.

The Red Caps were originally formed by a group of local Black train porters, employees of the East Coast Railroad, that played together when they were off duty. The porters wore red hats as part of their uniform, and they were called the Red Caps during their workday. The team was officially put together by the Jacksonville Terminal Station and managed by player Alonzo “Fluke” Mitchell. The Red Caps, who called Durkee Field home, only played seven league games in their debut season in the Negro American League in 1937, finishing with a 4-6 record. They played more than 180 games between 1938 and 1944 and recorded a winning percentage of .401. The Red Caps moved to Cleveland in 1939 but return to Jacksonville in 1941. They finished the season at 12-20, coming in second to last in the league. The 1942 season was no better for the club, with a 7-22 record, and the team was dropped from the league in July. The Red Caps played as an unaffiliated team at Durkee Field in 1944.

Durkee Field, which is now known as JP Small Park, is one of only five Negro leagues ballparks still in existence. Edward Waters University, which is a local HBCU, used the field now for their games, as well as some local high schools. Outside of JP Small Park is a statue of Buck O’Neil, who is going to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown this summer. Buck attended Edward Waters College before his Negro leagues playing and managing career and MLB scouting and coaching career. He then went on to found the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City.

July 9 will mark the first time both of the Fast Forward Sports Group teams’ salute to the Negro Leagues uniforms will be worn on the same field. Tickets are still available by calling 855-97-QUACK or by visiting akronrubberducks.com.

To help the RubberDucks and Jumbo Shrimp celebrate and share the story of the Akron Black Tyrites and Jax Red Caps, you can get your own Akron Black Tyrites merchandise here and your Jax Red Caps merchandise here.

Drive, City of Greenville Parks & Rec to Host Local MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition

The Greenville Drive and City of Greenville Parks & Rec are excited to partner together and host a local competition of Pitch, Hit & Run, the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. The event will take place at Fluor Field on Wednesday, July 20th from 6 PM to 8 PM.

While not required, pre-registration is encouraged, and can be done so by clicking HERE. Those wishing to participate should enter Fluor Field through the Main Street Gate. Proof of age and grade is required upon check-in.

The MLB Pitch, Hit & Run program is designed to provide youth with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills. Boys and girls have a chance to advance to the Major League Team Championships and to the MLB World Series. It is also recommended that participants bring their own bat and helmet.

In the Pitch, Hit & Run program, there are both a baseball and softball division. Participants are only permitted to participate in the sport/ division in which they have played in their local league/travel play or by age. Participants may compete in only ONE division per competition year. A participant is not able to switch divisions once they have begun a competition. If athletes are found participating in a division in which they do not qualify, they will be removed from all further competitions and disqualified.

The divisions and age groups for competition are the following:

  • Baseball Division – 7-8 Age Division; 9-10 Age Division; 11-12 Age Division; 13-14 Age Division
  • Softball Division – 7-8 Age Division; 9-10 Age Division; 11-12 Age Division; 13-14 Age Division

For more information about the program, visit MLB Pitch, Hit & Run

Pink In The Park Jersey & Bat Auction Information

This Friday, July 8, the Everett AquaSox will be promoting cancer awareness and showing our love and support for those it has affected via our Pink in the Park Night.

AquaSox players will wear special pink jerseys that will be signed and sold in an on-line auction.

Bidding starts at $150.00 with each bid placed in $10.00 increments. Bidding will begin on Thursday at noon and will end at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 10. Jersey’s also have a “Buy It Now” price for those who don’t want to wait.

We will also have three limited edition team signed pink bats that will be auctioned off. Bidding on the bats will start at $125.00.h

Fans can place their bids for a player-worn Pink in the Park jersey or bat by clicking HERE. Also, you can bid on jerseys via the AquaSox First Pitch App.

If you don’t have your tickets for this year’s Pink in the Park Night, what are you waiting for? It’s also a Funko Friday, where fans will receive a FREE Funko AquaSox t-shirt. CLICK HERE to get your Friday night tickets now!

SIZING INFORMATION

Size 44: # 1 (GOMEZ), #2 (LABRADA), #3 (M. MILLER), #4 (MARTE), #5 (FARRIS), #6 (MING), #7 (JOHNSON)

Size 46: #8 (PARKER), #9 (CURVELO), #10 (ROBERTS), #11 (JOYCE), #12 (VILLARREAL), #13 (LAVEY), #14 (BARR), #15 (SALVATORE), # 16 (HILL), #17 (CAMPBELL), #18 (B. MILLER), #19 (WELCH), #21 (MCLAUGHLIN), #22 (PALL), #23 (ELLIOTT)

Size 48: #25 (THOMAS), #27 (MCGUIGAN), #28 (PIERPONT), #29 (BERROA), #30 (TINGELSTAD), #31 (HUNTER), #32 (ALFORD), #33 (BAYLESS), #34 (PACKARD), #36 (RINEHART), #37 (RODRIGUEZ), #38 (WILLRODT), #39 (MERCEDES), #40 (FLYNN), #45 (LEWIS), #48 (DUVALL)

Size 50: #50 (UMBRIA)

Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Providence Comprehensive Breast Center. All sales are final. Following the game, the jerseys will be cleaned and autographed. Winners will be contacted with delivery details.

Canadians host Indigenous Peoples Night on July 14

VANCOUVER, BC – Nat Bailey Stadium – home of the Vancouver Canadians – sits on the lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. The Canadians, in partnership with Coastal First Nations and Rogers Communications, will pay homage to the people of those lands on Thursday, July 14 when they host their inaugural Indigenous Peoples Night.

The festivities will begin well before first pitch. Traditional music and dance will be performed at the ballpark entrance from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The on-field pregame welcome ceremony will be led by Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations leaders.

In conjunction with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, 20 residential school survivors and their families have been invited to the game and 20 athletes from the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council will take the field with the C’s starting lineup as part of the Baseball Buddies program.

All Canadians game day staff will be wearing HstryMkrs “Every Childs Matters” orange t-shirts in solidarity with the theme of the night. The shirts will be available for presale and on site during the game with 100% of the proceeds benefitting residential school survivors. Shirts are available for presale now by clicking here.

The C’s extend their gratitude to Coastal First Nations for their consultation, guidance and support in launching this yearly event.

*Who: *Vancouver Canadians

*What: * Indigenous Peoples Night at The Nat

*Where: *Nat Bailey Stadium (4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver, B.C.)

*When: * Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 7:05 p.m. PDT

Tickets for the event are available now by calling the box office at 604-872-5232 or by clicking here.

School supply Drive to Benefit the United Way of the CSRA

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GreenJackets, SRP Federal Credit Union & WOW! Internet, TV & Phone to Host Stuff the Bus Back To School Drive

School Supply Drive to Benefit the United Way of the CSRA

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: The Augusta GreenJackets, Single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, in conjunction with SRP Federal Credit Union and WOW! Internet, TV & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband services provider, are excited to host the Stuff the Bus Annual School Supply Drive at SRP Park on Sunday, July 17th. The Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive will go to benefit United Way of the CSRA.

The GreenJackets in partnership with SRP Federal Credit Union and WOW! Internet, TV & Phone are calling for the CSRA to come out to SRP Park ready to donate back to school supplies for students in need. Fans that bring school supplies to the GreenJackets game, will receive a voucher good for a FREE hot dog (one per person) as well as be entered to win an Apple TV Device courtesy of WOW! as well as a game-worn jersey to be given away at the game!

“Our goal is to maximize student learning this year and every year, and we’re proud to step in once again to help families in need. We are grateful for our partnership with the Augusta GreenJackets, SRP Federal Credit Union, and WOW! to make this event possible” says Brittany Burnett, President & CEO of United Way of the CSRA.

Items United Way of CSRA are collecting during the Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive at SRP Park include:

· Backpacks

· Binders

· Composition Notebooks

· Pencils, Pens, Colored Pencils, Markers, Crayons, Highlighters

· Dry Erase Markers

· Dividers

· Erasers

· Folders

· Glue Sticks

· Hand Sanitizer

· Index Cards

· Kid-safe Scissors

· Tissues

· Sheet Protectors

“SRP is proud to continue to support the United Way Stuff the Bus school supply drive again in 2022. All SRP branch locations are participating in collecting supplies through Friday, July 8, 2022. Your generous donation will support local students and help them start off prepared and ready for the upcoming school year. Thank you in advance for your support!”, said Grace Helms, AVP of Community Development for SRP Federal Credit Union.

“WOW! employees have a close connection to CSRA schools and the teachers who go above and beyond to nurture and engage their students every day,” stated Mary Harrison, Director, Dispatch Operations for WOW!. “Partnering with the GreenJackets and SRP to focus on students in need was a natural extension of our support for the teachers, their students and the community in Augusta.”

Fans that would like to participate but cannot make it to the Sunday, July 17th game, can drop off donations in advance to:

· The Box Office/Hive Pro Shop at SRP Park leading up to the game (187 Railroad Avenue, North Augusta)

· Any of the 16 SRP Federal Credit Union Locations through Friday, July 8th

“We’re excited to continue the Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive with our partners at SRP Federal Credit Union and WOW! along with our friends at United Way of the CSRA,” stated GreenJackets Vice President Tom Denlinger. _ “Since moving to SRP Park we have continued to collect more supplies annually thanks to our fans, and we look forward to filling all the bins this year to Stuff the Bus on Sunday FUNday!”_

Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Lineup:

  • Sunday, July 17th
  • Gates Open: 4pm First Pitch: 5:05pm
  • Vs. Fredericksburg Nationals (Nationals)
  • Promotional Lineup:

Junior Jackets Sunday presented in partnership with Kid to Kid, Family Y of Greater Augusta, Pediatric Partners and Tum-E Yummies.

  • This is a Junior Jackets Sunday where members get in for FREE! Any child 12 and under can join for FREE and get in for FREE! Not a member? Join today by visiting https://www.milb.com/augusta/community/jr-jackets-activities.
  • Members also receive a FREE Autograph Notebook
  • First 100 Jr. Jacket Members that check in will receive Dino Nuggets to this game

Bark in the Park Presented by Hollywood Feed

  • Bring Man’s Best Friend out for Bark in the Park. Dogs are free and can sit anywhere in the lower seating bowl (excluding section 100 and the 200 level) and must be leashed throughout the game.
  • Water stations & Relief areas for dogs are behind centerfield near the Batting Cages

Dinosaur Night – Prehistoric comes to the present! Don’t miss Dinosaur Night with ACTUAL dinosaurs roaming the concourse!

Sunday Savings – $5 BBQ Pork sandwich presented by Maurice’s Piggie Park BBQ

Sunday Funday – Rainbow Factory Face Painting & Post-Game Kids Run the Bases partnered with Shout 94.7FM

Tickets start at only $9 and FREE for kids 12 and under, to purchase visit: https://bit.ly/AGJ-2022-Tix

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About SRP Park/Augusta GreenJackets

The Augusta GreenJackets are the Single-A Carolina League Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves playing in the state of the art SRP Park located in North Augusta, SC. 2022 Augusta GreenJackets season seat memberships and individual tickets are on sale now. To learn more about the benefits and to get in on the action, visit www.gjmembers.com or call (803) 349-WINS (9467).

SRP Park is the anchor piece of Riverside Village, a live, work, “playball” development which includes apartment living, retail, restaurants, class “A” office space, and a Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. To learn more about SRP Park and hosting events and availability, visit www.thesrppark.com.

-GreenJackets –

Riverfront Stadium to Host High School Football Rivalry

The Surge announces Bishop Carroll and Kapaun Mt. Carmel at Riverfront Stadium

The Wichita Wind Surge announced today they will host their first high school football game, the 60th anniversary of the “Holy War” featuring rivals Bishop Carroll and Kapaun Mt. Carmel at Riverfront Stadium. The game will be played on Friday, October 7 at 7 pm.

“Hosting football games at Riverfront Stadium was always part of the plan when we designed the facility,” said Wind Surge Partner/CEO Jordan Kobritz. “We proved last year it could be done seamlessly when we hosted the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference championship game. The Bishop Carroll/Kapaun Mt. Carmel matchup, the premier high school game in Wichita, will allow both players and fans to enjoy a Wichita tradition in a first-class venue.

“I want to thank the leadership at Bishop Carroll and Kapaun Mt Carmel for their cooperation in making the game at Riverfront Stadium a reality.”

“At Bishop Carroll, we strive to create lasting memories for our students,” said Bishop Carroll Athletic Director, Tyler Fraizer. “Playing in Riverfront Stadium is guaranteed to be an experience they will not forget. A Bishop Carroll/Kapaun Mt. Carmel game will showcase the finest this area has to offer: community…high school athletics… and our host facility, Riverfront Stadium. We are excited to host this event for our players, students, staff, and our strong fan base. I want to thank the incredible staff with the Wind Surge for making this game possible.”

“Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School is honored to participate in the first high school football game at Riverfront Stadium,” said Rob Knapp, President of Kapaun Mt Carmel Catholic High School. “We want to thank the entire Wind Surge organization for making this two-year home and home series with Bishop Carroll a reality. Riverfront Stadium is an outstanding facility and the natural excitement over the traditional Kapaun versus Carroll football game will be accentuated in this great venue.”

Additional details and ticket information will be posted on www.WindSurge.com as they become available.

RiverDogs Partner with Breeze Airways for Random Acts of Nice-Ness Week

The Charleston RiverDogs and Breeze Airways have announced plans for Random Acts of Nice-Ness Week. From July 6-9, RiverDogs players and staff, as well as Breeze Airways team members, will be out in the community volunteering at various locations and working to spread niceness around the Holy City. The week will culminate at the RiverDogs 6:05 p.m. contest against the Augusta GreenJackets on Saturday, July 9.

“As an organization, we are always looking for opportunities to support our community in the same way that they support us each season. The chance to have our players and staff visit several non-profits and spread niceness in the community over the next several days is something we are extremely excited about,” said RiverDogs President and General Manager Dave Echols. “Our partnership with Breeze Airways has been outstanding and we are happy to join with them over the next several days to do some good for the city of Charleston”.

The week commenced at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, July. The group played board games, air hockey and did arts and crafts with patients at the hospital.

On Thursday, July 7, the RiverDogs and Breeze Airways will continue the fun at Fisher House Charleston. The Fisher House provides temporary lodging for family members of Veterans who are receiving care at the Ralph A. Johnson VA Medical Center. From 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., players and staff members will host a backyard barbecue. The RiverDogs Food Truck will provide lunch while everyone stays entertained with traditional yard games including giant jenga and cornhole.

The niceness will continue at The Joe on Friday, July 8 when kids and staff members from Windwood Farms are welcomed to the ballpark for a Field Day in the outfield from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Players and coaches will join the children for games including a pizza box race, uniform dress-up relay and kickball. A picnic will be held for all attendees at Murray’s Mezzanine and they will receive tickets to that night’s game.

Early on Saturday, July 9 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., the RiverDogs and Breeze Airways will be in RiverFront Park handing out Breeze Points, tickets to Saturday night’s game, merchandise and other fun gifts.

Everything will shift to The Joe during Saturday’s game, as fans in attendance will be on the receiving end of the niceness. Breeze team members will be making their way around the ballpark doing nice things for various fans, like buying them a hot dog or a beverage. In addition, Breeze will make a donation to each of the three non-profit organizations that were part of the volunteer events earlier in the week and give away one roundtrip flight to a lucky fan during each inning of the game. Following the contest, every fan in the ballpark will receive a bottle of bubbles and will send them airborne in unison along with Breeze.

“We are extremely excited to partner with the Charleston RiverDogs as we roll out the ‘Random Acts of Nice-Ness Week,’ it’s a really cool project and involves two fun organizations,” said Chris Plunkett, Breeze’s Charleston Base Leader. “Breeze continues to look for unique opportunities to support the Lowcountry community. We are sincerely grateful to serve Charleston and the surrounding areas.”

Breeze Airways is a new airline merging technology with kindness. Breeze provides nonstop service between underserved routes across the U.S. at affordable fares. With seamless booking, no change or cancellation fees and customized flight features delivered via a sleek and simple app, Breeze makes it easy to buy and easy to fly. Welcome to Breeze, Seriously Nice™ flights and fares.

Individual tickets to all home games are still available. Season tickets, Dog-E Coin plans, and group tickets, including options to the Segra Club at Riley Park, are already available at riverdogs.com/tickets or by contacting the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS). The Segra Club is also open for events year-round. Visit segraclub.com for more information.

Portland Sea Dogs and KeyBank team up for KeyBank Assists Program 

PORTLAND, Maine – Portland Sea Dogs and KeyBank, a long-time sponsor, are collaborating on a #KeyBank Assists in-game promotion to support Westbrook-based nonprofit Woodfords Family Services. For every assist recorded by the Sea Dogs during all 69 home games throughout the entire season, KeyBank pledges a donation of $10 per assist, up to $10,000 total for the season.

“The Sea Dogs are proud to continue our partnership with KeyBank to help generate awareness and funds for local non-profits,” stated Geoff Iacuessa, the president and general manager of the Portland Sea Dogs. “KeyBank shares our commitment to the community, together we can hit out of the park to help make a lasting impact.”

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and including people with special needs and their families in Maine communities. To learn more about the work of Woodfords Family Services visit woodfords.org.

KeyBank’s involvement in the Sea Dog’s in-game promotion is part of the bank’s #KeyBank Assists program, launched in 2020 to support local businesses and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through #KeyBankAssists, KeyBank has already invested more than $1 million in their communities during a challenging time. KeyBank has worked to support over 250 small businesses in their markets and provided contributions to over 100 community organizations.

Last season the Sea Dogs and KeyBank partnered for the #KeyBank Assists program, where the Sea Dogs compiled 942 assists, resulting in a $9420.00 donation from KeyBank to Cooking for Community.

KeyBank currently has 42 branches in Maine. The bank has sponsored the Portland Sea Dogs since the inaugural season in 1994.

Learn more about KeyBank Assists at www.key.com/keybankassists.