Enrollment Open for 2023 Fang’s Reading Club

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – It is never too early to start thinking about reading and baseball! Registration is open for the 2023 edition of Fang’s Reading Club. Teachers may begin enrolling their schools in the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers program that encourages reading development in children from Kindergarten through fifth grade! This year’s program is presented by Fox Communities Credit Union, Myndology, and Luv 2 Play Appleton. Teachers and reading coordinators have until December 31 to get involved in this program.

Registration can be done through this link on the Timber Rattlers website. You may also check out other details on the program at that link.

Personnel at participating schools have the flexibility to design the program to meet the needs of their students.

Fang’s Reading Club provides the following:

An introductory letter to be sent to parents at the start of the program

Baseball related verification aids to help parents and teachers track the progress of participants

Information to aid schools in setting up their Family Night at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium

An easy, online ticket ordering option

A Timber Rattlers game ticket with a hot dog and soda voucher as part of their school’s Family Night in 2023 are free to students who meet all their goals for the program. Sponsors and the Timber Rattlers will have a special prize waiting for those who complete the program at the ballpark when they attend their game!

You may also download this year’s Reading Club brochure here.

There were 135 schools and over 35,000 students to participate in the program last year. This year’s club can be even bigger with your help!

Contact Dayna Baitinger at [email protected] or (920) 733-4152 if you have any questions or would like to register your school for Fang’s Reading Club.

Neuroscience Group Field to Host Free 360U Girls’ Softball Camp on October 2

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – 360U Softball will hold a girls’ softball camp on Sunday, October 2 from noon to 1:30pm at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. This is a free camp.

Instructors Maria Stave and Laura Beyer will conduct the camp for the first 125 participants to register. All participants will receive a camp participant t-shirt.

Registration begins at 7:00am on Tuesday, September 13 at this link.

Beyer and Stave are sisters and Kaukauna natives who founded 360U Softball in 2016 with the mission of empowering young female softball athletes with the development skills, tools and resources needed to find the most confident-version of themselves on and off the softball diamond.

“We at 360U are thrilled to be partnering with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to be offering this softball skills development camp for youth players in the area,” said Beyer. “We are also excited for the opportunity to utilize a facility as awesome as Neuroscience Group Field for this experience!”

Their Indoor Training Facility on Calumet Street in Appleton offers private lessons, group sessions, and camps in the areas of hitting, defense, pitching and catching for athletes as young as seven through college. Their staff consists of all current and former collegiate softball players who have a passion for teaching the mechanical and mental part of the games.

Chevy Youth Camp: Play Like the Pros!

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ZEBULON – The Carolina Mudcats are partnering with your local Central Carolina Chevy Dealers for two Chevy Youth Baseball and Softball clinics on Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, July 28, at Five County Stadium. The camps will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and are open to children ages five to 14.

For additional information, visit baseball.youthsportsclinics.com/faq or contact CYB coordinator, Beth Caldwell, at (678) 852-5379, or [email protected]

Here’s how to register:

1. Go to chevy.com/youthsports.

2. Click on the gold “Clinic Registration” box, and then click “Register Now”.

3. Select the following name from the dropdown menu: “Raleigh”.

4. Enter the registration password “playball” for free entry into the clinic, and then click “Submit”.

5. Complete the registration form, and download the waiver. In addition to registering before the event, participants are required to bring a signed waiver form to the registration table on the day of the clinic.

6. Check your email (including your spam) for your registration confirmation.

Clinic Details:

DATE: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Five County Stadium, 1501 NC HWY 39, Zebulon, NC 27597

– OR –

DATE: Thursday, July 28, 2022
TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Five County Stadium, 1501 NC HWY 39, Zebulon, NC 27597

*NO CLEATS ALLOWED! Please note: On-field clinic participants may not wear cleats of any kind – only closed-toed shoes are allowed.

Mudcats & The Nine: Negro Leagues Tribute Night

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ZEBULON – The Carolina Mudcats proudly present Negro Leagues Tribute Night on Saturday, July 23, at Five County Stadium. Part of Minor League Baseball’s “The Nine” initiative, and in partnership with the Buck Leonard Association, Negro Leagues Tribute Night will see the Mudcats play the Down East Wood Ducks and will begin with a 5:00 p.m. first pitch.

Ticket options, including single-game tickets, group options, and luxury suite packages in the US Foods Club Level are all on sale now at www.carolinamudcats.com, (919) 269- 2287, and the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon.

Negro Leagues Tribute Night is highlighted by a Negro Leagues inspired souvenir t-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 fans with paid admission. Negro Leagues Tribute Night will also include pre-game and in-game tributes designed to celebrate the legacy of Negro League teams and players, specifically Rocky Mount, NC native Buck Leonard who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 50 years ago, in 1972.

To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Leonard’s induction into the Hall of Fame, the Buck Leonard Association will bring “UNDFEATED: The Buck Leonard Experience” to Five County Stadium for Negro Leagues Tribute Night.

Developed in partnership with Dr. Derek Ham and his students at the NC State University School of Design, the interactive exhibit tells the life story of Walter “Buck” Leonard with the help of four unique augmented reality features.

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UNDEFEATED also provides an exclusive opportunity for guests to see Barnstormers: Determined to Win – a Virtual Reality experience where players face-off against Negro Leagues baseball legends Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Buck Leonard, while bearing witness to the unique challenge of playing baseball during the time of racial segregation.

Developed by Dr. Ham and produced by his company Logic Grip in partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Barnstormers earned a 2022 invitation to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and recently won Best VR Experience at Australia’s Ignite Film Festival. With partner Learning Lab 360, Barnstormers is brought on-location in mobile VR Labs, equipped with state-of-the-art Oculus™ VR headgear.

Created with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programming in mind, UNDEFEATED becomes the new flagship program of the Buck Leonard Association “Sports & S.T.E.A.M. Collective”, which provides active-learning opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math for historically marginalized and at-risk youth in Rocky Mount and the surrounding area.

The objectives of the program are to present Negro Leagues baseball history in a way that engages and entertains, while inspiring young learners to pursue education and career paths in technology, and all guests to learn more about Negro Leagues baseball and its unsung heroes.

The Carolina Mudcats are the officially licensed Carolina League, Class-A, affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the Mudcats have provided affordable family fun for over 30 years at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. Follow the Mudcats online at www.carolinamudcats.com, and on social media at facebook.com/carolinamudcats, twitter.com/carolinamudcats, tiktok.com/@carolinamudcats and instagram.com/carolinamudcats.

NO PEANUT ZONE in Effect for Timber Rattlers Games on July 22 and July 23

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The first two Wisconsin Timber Rattlers games of their next homestand will be Peanut-Free Games at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. No peanuts will be in the stadium for the games on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 against the Beloit Sky Carp. This will be the thirteenth season in a row for the Rattlers to hold at least one Peanut-Free Game to allow fans with peanut allergies the opportunity to attend games.

The Timber Rattlers front office and cleaning crew will clean and rinse the stadium while the team is on their extended road trip to remove as much peanut residue from the seats, the concourse, and other areas of the ballpark as possible. Even though peanuts and products made with nuts or peanut oil will not be sold, the Timber Rattlers cannot guarantee that all peanut residues will be out of the ballpark. However, every effort will be made for a peanut-free environment.

In addition to being Peanut-Free, there are other promotions scheduled for both games.

Friday, July 22 features fun for the kids and adults. It is a Supper Club Friday from Arty’s and 101.1 WIXX with half-price Arty’s OId Fashioned cocktails available for fans of legal drinking age. There are postgame fireworks courtesy of Johnson Financial Group. Kids twelve and under may run the bases after the fireworks thanks to Menasha Corporation.

Saturday, July 23 is the official Marvel Defenders of the Diamond Night with a special appearance from Iron Man! The Timber Rattlers players and coaches will wear Iron Man-themed jerseys for the game as a special treat on this Family Night from Stacey Hennessey Century 21 Affiliated and 101.1 WIXX. The jerseys are available in an on-line auction with proceeds going to local charities from Timber Rattlers Give Back. There are postgame fireworks from Tundraland and children twelve and under may run the bases courtesy of Meijer after the fireworks.

Tickets for Peanut-Free Games on July 22 and July 23 are available online, over the phone at (920) 733-4152, or in person. The Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Fox Valley High School Senior All-Star Games at Neuroscience Group Field on July 10

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The best high school seniors in the area will take part in two Fox Valley All-Star Games at Fox Cities Stadium on Sunday, July 10 presented by TDS. An All-Day, General Admission pass will be available for $6. Game one starts at noon with the second game to follow the conclusion of game one by about thirty minutes.

The afternoon will open with Team Cardinal against Team Silver at noon. Game two features Team White against Team Black. Rosters of the teams are available by clicking on the team name.

The parking lot opens at 10:30am with free parking. The Neuroscience Group Field gates open at 11:00am. Concessions will available during the games.

“We’re excited to host these games and provide an opportunity for many of the top local high school talent to play the final game of their high school careers,” said Aaron Hahn, vice president of the Timber Rattlers.

Passes may be purchased in advance through this link to the Timber Rattlers website or at the Neuroscience Group Field Box Office during regular business hours 9:00am to 5:00pm today through Friday. Passes will also be available on Sunday morning before the game.

Blood Assurance and Sounds Team Up For Blood Drives and Ticket Promotion

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Blood Assurance and the Nashville Sounds are seeking dozens of all-stars to save local lives.

The two organizations are teaming up for three blood drives, July 1-3. Each day, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a bloodmobile will be parked outside First Horizon Park’s main entrance, located at 19 Junior Gilliam Way. On all three evenings of the blood drives, the Sounds will be in action against the Indianapolis Indians.

“Partnering with the Nashville Sounds is a home run for our organization and the community,” said Jerry Antoine, regional director of operations for Blood Assurance. “Through partnerships like this, we are able to collect additional units of blood, resulting in more lives being saved throughout Music City.”

As a token of appreciation, each blood donor will receive a free baseball-themed t-shirt and two tickets to the Sunday, July 31 Sounds home game versus the Charlotte Knights (while supplies last).

“We are honored and excited to partner with Blood Assurance on such an important endeavor in our community,” said Sounds general manager and chief operating officer, Adam English. “For those who are able, donating blood is life-saving and we’re proud to help. Plus, all donors can be loud at First Horizon Park and help the Sounds beat the Charlotte Knights on July 31!”

Moreover, in a rematch of last year’s World Series, one lucky donor who gives between July 1-15 at any Blood Assurance donation center or blood drive, will win two tickets to the Aug. 20 Atlanta Braves game at Truist Park versus the Houston Astros. The prize package also includes accommodations at an Atlanta hotel. Donors must register to win by visiting www.bloodassurance.org/homerun.

Donors can visit www.bloodassurance.org/sounds, call 800-962-0628, or text BAGIVE to 999777, to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be accepted.

To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids — avoiding caffeine — and eat a meal that is rich in iron prior to donating.

*About Blood Assurance
*Blood Assurance is a nonprofit, full-service regional blood center serving more than 70 health care facilities in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and North Carolina. Founded in 1972 as a joint effort of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society, the Chattanooga Area Hospital Council and the Chattanooga Jaycees, the mission of Blood Assurance is to provide a safe and adequate supply of blood and blood components to every area patient in need.

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Charity Golf Outing to be Held on September 22

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – Get your group together now! The annual Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Golf Outing is set for Thursday, September 22 at Shamrock Heights Golf Course in New London. The event will raise money for Timber Rattlers Give Back to benefit local charitable organizations.

Timber Rattlers Give Back is the official a 501(c)-3 organization which was credited to benefit the team’s charitable causes.

A foursome may register to golf for $450. Individuals may register for $200.

Registration on September 22 starts at 8:00am followed by a shotgun start at 9:00am. Lunch will be served at the turn and is included with registration. Raffle drawings and contests will be held throughout the day of the event.

If you wish to participate in the 2022 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Golf Outing, please contact Hilary Bauer at (920) 733-4152 or[email protected] by Friday, August 26. Registration forms are also available at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium and online at timberrattlers.com.

Persons unable to golf, but looking for a way to contribute may consider a hole sponsorship package at $250 or an in-kind donation toward raffle/hole prizes by downloading this form at the team’s website or contacting Ryan Cunniff at [email protected] or (920) 733-4152.

Sounds and Delta Dental to Host Free Dental Clinic at First Horizon Park on Friday, June 17

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The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club has partnered with Delta Dental to host a free Smile Power dental clinic from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at First Horizon Park on Friday, June 17. The clinic is open to people of all ages.

All registered participants will receive a free dental screening thanks to volunteers from Meharry Medical College and Neighborhood Health. Following the screening, participants have the opportunity to schedule a follow-up dental appointment through Neighborhood Health.

Public signups are available from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and must be completed here.

All children ages 12 and under will also be provided with an apple and bottle of water courtesy of Performance Foodservice. The Band Box will be open for activities while children wait for their screening.

The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. Single-game tickets are on sale now for all home games in 2022. For more information call 615-690-4487 or e-mail [email protected].

Sounds to Host Free Baseball / Softball Clinics on June 10 and 11

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As part of Play Ball Weekend, the Nashville Sounds Baseball Club has announced a series of free baseball and softball clinics presented by Chick-Fil-A MetroCenter and Little Blue Menu on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 at First Horizon Park.

Each clinic is age-specific and limited to the first 125 children that sign-up. Pre-registration to participate in the clinics is required; walk-ups will not be accepted on the days of the events. Click here to complete the sign-up process.

The clinics are listed by age group below:

All participants are encouraged to, but not required to bring their own baseball equipment, including sneakers and/or closed toe shoes. Metal spikes are not permitted.

The benefits of registering your child(ren) for this event include the opportunity to receive additional benefits from Minor League Baseball and the Nashville Sounds including a complimentary 2022 MLB.tv Yearly subscription, a complimentary 2022 MiLB.tv subscription, exclusive access for the participant(s) to virtual and in-person youth softball & baseball programming, discounts on select, eligible MLB licensed merchandise and equipment, and more! Additional information will be provided via email to the email address provided at registration.

The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. Single-game tickets are on sale now for all home games in 2022. For more information call 615-690-4487 or e-mail [email protected].

Brett Favre Returns to the Field for Donald Driver Charity Softball Game

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – Brett Favre is confirmed! The Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion will join Donald Driver, James Jones, AJ Dillon, Aaron Jones, and many more for the Donald Driver Charity Softball Game presented by Network Health at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Sunday, June 12, 2022. The event will raise money for the Donald Driver Foundation and additional local and player charities. Game time is 1:00pm.

Favre was the host of the annual charity softball game from 1999 through 2007 before Driver took over as the host for the 2008 game.

“I am excited that my brother from another mother, Brett Favre, is returning to play in the charity softball game he started 20 years ago,” said Driver. “Let’s turn out in HUGE numbers Packers fans!”

Favre joins Desmond Bishop, Jarrett Bush, Nick Collins, Robert Ferguson, Jermichael Finley, Antonio Freeman, and Ahman Green as confirmed participants in this year’s game.

Tickets are available for the game on the phone at (920) 733-4152, in person at the Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office, or through the internet at timberrattlers.com.

Tickets remaining for the game are $43 for a standard box seat, $25 for a reserved bleacher seat. and $15 for a general admission grass seat.

The mission of the Donald Driver Foundation is to display Strong Hands, Strong Minds, and Loving Hearts to serve as a hand up, not a handout. The Donald Driver Foundation has a core focus in serving underprivileged children and families by addressing health & wellness, safety, and education & career development.

Mudcats to Host Play Ball Weekend Event

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ZEBULON – The Carolina Mudcats, in partnership with Major League Baseball, will host a free Play Ball Weekend baseball skills clinic at Five County Stadium on Saturday, June 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This free event is open to all kids ages 5-12.

Spaces are limited, register online below:

http://carolinamudcats.leagueapps.com/events/3087310-pbw-carolina-mudcats-play-ball-clinic

The first 200 kids to register will receive a Franklin bat and ball set and a free reserved ticket for Carolina’s game versus the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Five County Stadium that same night.

Saturday’s June 11 game features a souvenir giveaway with the first 1,500 fans at Five County Stadium receiving a replica of Carolina’s road jersey.

AgCarolina Agriculture Night Set For June 10

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ZEBULON – The Carolina Mudcats once again team with AgCarolina Farm Credit for Agriculture Night on Friday, June 10 at Five County Stadium. Agriculture Night is highlighted by post-game fireworks and a one-of-kind souvenir t-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 fans with paid admission at Five County Stadium.

AgCarolina Farm Credit’s Agriculture Night starts with a 7:00 p.m. first pitch, but the Five County Stadium gates will open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available at www.carolinamudcats.com.

For the full schedule, visit www.carolinamudcats.com/schedule. Single-game tickets, season ticket packages, mini plans, suite and DRB HOmes Sky Lounge packages in the US Foods Club Level are all on sale now at www.carolinamudcats.com, (919) 269-CATS (2287), and the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon.

The Carolina Mudcats are the officially licensed Carolina League, Class-A, affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the Mudcats have provided affordable family fun for over 30 years at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C. Follow the Mudcats online at www.carolinamudcats.com, and on social media at facebook.com/carolinamudcats, twitter.com/carolinamudcats, tiktok.com/@carolinamudcats and instagram.com/carolinamudcats.

MGM Park To Host Gulf Coast Diamond Classic on May 21

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The Biloxi Shuckers and BCSG 360 announced today they will host the Gulf Coast Diamond Classic on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at MGM Park. The Gulf Coast Diamond Classic will feature HBCUs Jackson State University (Jackson, MS) and Mississippi Valley State University (Itta Bena, MS).

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The contest will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The gates at MGM Park will open one hour prior to game start time.

Fans have three ticket options for the Gulf Coast Diamond Classic:

  • Adult Ticket – $20 includes entry for game.
  • Youth Ticket – $10 includes entry for game.
  • Premium Ticket – $30 includes entry for game and premium seating access.

When purchasing tickets, unless buying premium tickets, select ‘BERM’ for your ticket option. For the Gulf Coast Diamond Classic, these will allow you to sit anywhere in the seating bowl that is not in the premium section.

Jackson State University will serve as the away team for the game and Mississippi Valley State University will be the home team.

ABOUT THE BILOXI SHUCKERS:

The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers are members of the Southern League and play at MGM Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information please visit biloxishuckers.comand follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.

Rattlers Host Career in Sports Night on May 5

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers will host a Career in Sports Night in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club for fans looking to learn about job opportunities and receive tips and information on starting a career in sports on Thursday, May 5. The event will feature representatives from the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers, and more with a panel discussion and a networking/career fair prior to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game against the Fort Wayne TinCaps that night.

Fans interested in attending the Career in Sports events that night may order through this link using the promo code ‘sports’ and receive a box seat ticket to the game and admission to the panel discussion, the networking fair, and a tour of the stadium. Order prior to May 1 and the cost is just $15 per ticket. Any order after May first is $20 per ticket.

The schedule for the event is:

Gates for Event Open: 4:15pm
Panel Discussion: 4:30-5:30pm
Networking/Career Fair: 5:30-6:30pm
Stadium Tour #1: 6:00pm
Stadium Tour #2: 6:15pm
Game Time: 6:40pm

Confirmed attendees for the event include:

Green Bay Packers
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Admirals
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
Green Bay Gamblers
Wisconsin Herd
Wausau Woodchucks
Lakeshore Chinooks
Green Bay Rockers
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

Full-season, half-season, mini-ticket, flex packages, and individual games for the 2022 season are available online through timberrattlers.com, over the phone at (920) 733-4152, or in person at the Timber Rattlers Box Office located at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium now! The box office is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and at 10:00am on Saturdays and Sundays when the Rattlers have a scheduled home game.