Miracle Field Registration Begins March 6

Rome-BravesThe Rome Braves and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority announce spring registration for the Braves Miracle Field of Rome. Registration begins Friday March 6th through Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation Authority and ends March 27th. The registration fee remains $50 per player; however, there are scholarship opportunities for interested families.

On April 4th we will host our pre-season practice at the field at 10am anMiracle-League-logod uniforms will be distributed. Then the season will open up on Saturday April 11th. The season will continue every Saturday through May 16th with games at 10am, 11am, & 12pm.

For more information please contact Tammy Bryant with the Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority at 706-234-0383 or Erin Elrod with the Rome Braves at 706-368-9388.

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

IronPigs Charities Announce Record-Setting Donations

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Grants Were Awarded during Thursday’s Phillies Winter Banquet

Lehigh-Valley-IronPigsIronPigs Charities, presented by The Air Production Foundation, a non-profit organization striving to provide educational and recreational opportunities for children in the Greater Lehigh Valley area, awarded a record-breaking 101,897.45 in cash grants to 22 non-profit organizations during Thursday’s Phillies Winter Banquet at the Sands Events Center. Since debuting in 2008, IronPigs Charities has contributed a total in excess of $750,000 in cash grants to dozens of local non-profit entities. Between the IronPigs Charities organization and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the total all-time cash distribution is nearing $1.1-million.

“The Phillies Winter Banquet, coupled with the opportunity to make meaningful donations to so many deserving local organizations, is truly the highlight of our year,” remarked IronPigs Charities President Kurt Landes. “It’s genuinely humbling to be in such a position to be able to impact our community in such a significant manner. And, the best is yet to come.”

The 2015 beneficiaries are listed below:

  • Allentown School District Foundation
  • Boy Scouts of America, Minsi Trails Council
  • Boys and Girls Club of Allentown
  • Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem
  • Boys and Girls Club of Easton
  • Center for Vision Loss
  • Community Bike Works
  • East Side Memorial Little League
  • East Side Youth Center
  • Easton Area Police Athletic League
  • Friends of Allentown Parks
  • Girl Scouts of Eastern PA
  • Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living
  • Lower Macungie Athletics
  • Mikayla’s Voice
  • Miracle League of Lehigh Valley
  • Northeast Ministry
  • Sacred Heart Hospital
  • Wildlands Conservancy
  • YMCA of Bethlehem
  • YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity
  • Youth Education in the Arts

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr., manager Ryne Sandberg along with OF Ben Revere, INF/OF Darin Ruf and RHP David Buchanan headlined the 2015 Phillies Winter Banquet presented by The Air Products Foundation, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Service Electric Cable TV & Communications and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network. Other Phillies dignitaries included broadcaster Tom McCarthy, Assistant General Manager Scott Proefrock and Assistant Director of Player Develoment Steve Noworyta.

The Phillies Winter Banquet beneficiary, IronPigs Charities, is a recognized 501(c) (3) non-profit organization on the state and federal level. The annual Phillies Winter Banquet is IronPigs Charities’ flagship event and all of the money raised at the event directly benefits IronPigs Charities.

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

Annual Pancake Breakfast

Pancake Breakfast Saturday December 6th Fifty Percent off Sale Starting at 7AM

Rome-BravesThe Rome Braves will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday December 6th to benefit the Braves Miracle Field of Rome. The event will take place at State Mutual Stadium from 7AM – Noon. Tickets are just $8 for all you can eat pancakes and sausage served in the Three Rivers Club.

The annual 50 Percent Off sale will take place from 7AM – 3PM with half off most everything in the Tradin’ Post.

Miracle-League-logoFans can also purchase season tickets for 2015 plus holiday ticket packages including the popular six and twelve pack plans – the perfect stocking stuffer. The ticket office will be open from 7AM – 3PM.

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

Timber Rattlers win Midwest League Community Service Award

Brewers affiliate is up for National John H. Moss Award

Members of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers joined The Miracle League of the Fox Valley on July 14, 2014. (Ann Mollica/Wisconsin Timber Rattlers)
Members of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers joined The Miracle League of the Fox Valley on July 14, 2014. (Ann Mollica/Wisconsin Timber Rattlers)

Wisconsin-Timber-Rattlers-2014The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have been named as the recipients of the Midwest League’s 2014 community service award. The league award means that the Milwaukee Brewers affiliate has been nominated for the national John H. Moss Award.

The Timber Rattlers are in a pool of nominees that includes teams from other participating leagues in the National Association of Professional Baseball League. The John H. Moss Award will be presented at the 2014 Baseball Winter Meetings in San Diego on Sunday, December 7. The Moss Award is presented to a Minor League club for their ongoing commitment to charitable service and their support and leadership within the community and the baseball industry.

“We measure our success in ways that go beyond wins and attendance,” said Timber Rattlers president Rob Zerjav. “I am extremely proud of our front office for all of their hard work and dedication to giving back to our community. We also appreciate the Brewers support and encouragement of the players to be involved in this area. To win this award was truly a team effort.”

Charitable initiatives undertaken by the Timber Rattlers include: Fang’s Reading Program, a school-based program that provides children from kindergarten through fifth grade with incentives to reach reading goals; The annual Golf Outing that supports Miracle League of the Fox Valley, an organization for children with cognitive or physical disabilities; Ballpark Community Garden, a vegetable garden on the stadium grounds which sends the produce to St. Joseph’s Food Program; and STEM in Sports, a partnership with Time Warner Cable to use baseball to help introduce science, technology, engineering, and math to area schoolchildren.

The Timber Rattlers have also worked with Coats for Kids, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Strike Out Cancer, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and many other local and national charities.

The John H. Moss Award is named after the former South Atlantic League president, who founded the circuit and presided over it for a half-century from 1959-2008.

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

Register Now for Braves Miracle Field of Rome

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Registration for the Braves Miracle field of Rome has begun and will continue until September 26th through Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation Authority. The registration fee is still $50 per player, however, there are scholarship opportunities for interested families.

A pre-season practice will be October 4th at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm. Uniforms will be distributed at this time. The season will open on Saturday October 11th with games at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, & 2:30pm. A break will take place on October 18th and play resumes October 25th. Starting October 25th, games will move back to 11am, 12pm, & 1pm for the remainder of the season through November 15th.

Miracle-League-logoFor more information contact the Rome Braves at 706-378-5100 or the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority.

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

Get an autographed “Mystery Ball” this Saturday

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Toledo-Mud-HensScore some cool baseball memorabilia and help out a great cause at the same time, as the Mud Hens are hosting the annual “Mystery Ball Sale” this Saturday, August 16.

It’s a mystery because autographed baseballs are placed in a plain paper bag. Buy one for a $20 donation and see who you get! We’ll have balls signed by current and former Mud Hens players, as well as current and former Major League Baseball players and current minor league players from other teams. Proceeds will benefit the Miracle League of NW Ohio and Helping Hens Charities.

Miracle-League-NW-ohioThe Mud Hens take on the Columbus Clippers on August 16 at 7 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Call 419-725-4367 for tickets or order online.

 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Toledo Mud Hens. Click here to view the original story.

Chicken of the Sea Donates $10,000 to Kiwanis Miracle League

Christie Fleming (far right) from Chicken of the Sea presents the check for $10,000 to representatives from the Kiwanis Miracle League.
Christie Fleming (far right) from Chicken of the Sea presents the check for $10,000 to representatives from the Kiwanis Miracle League.

Iowa-CubsIn a special ceremony prior to tonight’s Iowa Cubs game at Principal Park, representatives from Chicken of the Sea made a $10,000 donation to the Downtown Kiwanis Miracle League. The donation will allow 50 kids to play the entire season with the Miracle League this summer in downtown Des Moines.

The donation was part of the Chicken of the Sea’s “Great American GratituMiracle-League-logode Tour.” In celebration of their 100th anniversary, Chicken of the Sea is touring the country to give back to local organizations and individuals who are doing great work in their communities. Chicken of the Sea will donate $1,000,000 by the end of their tour. Chicken of the Sea Vice President of Marketing Christie Fleming addressed the crowd and made the official presentation to several of the board members, parents, and players from the Miracle League on hand at Principal Park tonight. Fleming is a native of Oskaloosa, Iowa and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. She was joined on the field by Catalina, the mermaid mascot for Chicken of the Sea.

To find out more about the “Great American Gratitude Tour” and the organizations that have benefitted from these donations, visit chickenofthesea.com/100. For fans that received a gold coin at the game tonight, that’s also the place to enter your code to see if your coin is worth $10,000 or another prize from Chicken of the Sea.

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

2014 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Golf Outing set for June 3

Charity golf outing to benefit The Miracle League of the Fox Valley

Fang T. Rattler is ready for the 2014 Charity Golf Outing for the Miracle League of the Fox Valley at Shamrock Heights on June 3.
Fang T. Rattler is ready for the 2014 Charity Golf Outing for the Miracle League of the Fox Valley at Shamrock Heights on June 3.

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Make your plans to golf with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and help The Miracle League of the Fox Valley. The Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers will hold their annual golf outing on Tuesday, June 3 at Shamrock Heights Golf Course in New London.

A foursome may register for $350. Foursomes have the opportunity to play with a Timber Rattlers player, but that chance is based on a first come, first serve RSVP. Individuals may register for $100.

The outing tees off with registration beginning at 8:00am and a shotgun start at 9:00am. Lunch is included with registration and will be served at the turn. Snacks will be available after the round of golf from 2-4pm. A raffle drawing and awards presentation will conclude the event.

If you wish to participate in the 2014 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Golf Outing, please contact Hilary Bauer at (920) 733-4152 or hbauer@timberrattlers.com by Monday, May 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 $100 or an in-kind donation toward raffle/hole prizes.

The Miracle League of the Fox Valley, an organized baseball league for children aged 4-19 with physical and/or cognitive disabilities, was formed in 2008 by Fox Valley parents Lisa and Mark Robbins. Registration is open now through March 28 for players and volunteers for the 2014 Miracle League of the Fox Valley season, which starts on June 9. The league plays their games at the John Wollner Fox Cities Miracle Field in Appleton’s Memorial Park.

The Timber Rattlers begin their 2014 season on Thursday, April 3 against the Peoria Chiefs at 6:35pm.

The Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 3:00pm. Individual game tickets for the 2014 Timber Rattlers season are on sale now.   Fans may purchase their tickets in person, by calling (800) WI-TIMBER or (920) 733-4152 or online through timberrattlers.com. Tickets for groups of 20 or more may be ordered in person or over the phone.

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

Bradenton Boosters Make Annual Donation

Money Assists Pirates Charities in Manatee County Efforts

Bradenton, Fla. – The Bradenton Boosters today presented their annual donation to Pirates Charities. The club’s officers presented a check for $35,000 to Pirates Senior Director of Florida Operations Trevor Gooby before the Spring Training game against the Philadelphia Phillies at McKechnie Field.

The Bradenton Boosters have volunteered at Pirates Spring Training since 1969. Members of the Boosters work as ushers, program sellers, parking lot attendants, and several other roles at McKechnie Field and Pirate City. The Boosters annual donation has helped to grow several Pirates Charities programs in Manatee County, such as the Fields for Kids program and the Miracle League of Manasota.

Pirates Charities is the official philanthropic arm of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Since its creation in 2006, Pirates Charities has made focused financial contributions to causes benefitting youth health, fitness, and education. For more information about Pirates Charities visit www.Pirates.com/community.

For more information about the Pirates Spring Training, call 941-747-3031 or visit www.Pirates.com. To purchase tickets to the game call 877-893-2827 or visit the McKechnie Field Ticket Office on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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

Return of Community Events

The Rome Braves announced today the return of two community wide special events at State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves. On Friday March 21st and Saturday March 22nd, the Rome Braves High School Invitational will be held for the third consecutive year. This year joining the Floyd County High Schools in competition will be Calhoun High School, Darlington School, Rome High School, and the defending GHSA-AAA State Champions, Cartersville High School. On Friday Armuchee High School will take on Calhoun High School at 6pm. The schedule for Saturday will feature Coosa High School vs. Darlington School at 11am, Model High School vs. Rome High School at 2:45pm, and Pepperell High School vs. Cartersville High School at 6:30pm. Gates will open 1 hour prior to the first schedule game each day. “We’re excited to announce the addition of these four baseball programs into our Invitational,” said Rome Braves General Manager, Michael Dunn. “It’s always a good day when we’re able to showcase and support local high school baseball.”

This two day Invitational directly benefits these local baseball programs based on their team’s ticket sales. Fans can purchase tickets directly from their favorite participating teams through March 14th and the team that sells the most tickets receives an additional donation from the Atlanta Braves Foundation for their baseball program. Tickets are $5 per person and seating is general admission for all games. After the 14th, tickets can be purchased through the box office at State Mutual Stadium.

Following the Invitational, in April, the Rome Braves will host the 2nd Annual No Excuses 5k and 10k in memory of Scott Hines. This yearly race benefits the Braves Miracle Field of Rome. Competition will take place on Saturday April 19th at 8am and is a part of the R.A.C.E. Rome series. In the inaugural race, almost 300 runners crossed the finish line at home plate to support baseball for disabled kids and adults in Northwest Georgia. Through programming at the Braves Miracle Field of Rome, over 100 athletes have suited up to play baseball during the first two seasons. A weekly school league is also available to special education classes in the area. No athlete is turned away due to the financial constraints. For more information contact Erin Elrod at 706-368-9388 or click here and sign-up online.

The Rome Braves 2014 home opener is Thursday April 10th at 7pm against the Savannah Sand Gnats, an affiliate of the New York Mets. Tickets go on sale Saturday March 8th at 9am.

 

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

Annual Rome Braves Pancake Breakfast

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Join the Rome Braves on December 7th for the Annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast featuring visits with Santa, Romey and Roxie! The event is open to the public from 8am-12pm and is $8 per person. The menu includes All You Can Eat pancakes and sausage with juice or coffee. Also on the same day, the Tradin’ Post will hold their annual 50% Off Sale from 8am-3pm and the ticket office will be open with holiday 12 Packs. The 12 Plack Flex plan will be the first to include a ticket to the Atlanta Braves Exhibition Game on March 29th.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Braves Miracle Field of Rome. Tickets go on sale Monday November 11 at the box office. For more information, call 706-378-5144.

 

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

IronPigs Host Sixth Annual Suites-n-Treats

Annual Event Attracts Nearly 800 Children

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IronPigs Charities hosted its sixth annual Suites-n-Treats event designed to offer a safe and unique ‘trick-or-treating’ opportunity – as well as other Halloween activities — to both under-privileged and special-needs children in the Lehigh Valley.

Nearly children and 1,300 total guests participated in this year’s event, making it the largest Suites-n-Treats turnout in the event’s history.

The Club Level — and for the first time ever the Clubhouse Level – were utilized this year. Coca-Cola Park suite holders were invited to decorate their suite as the children went door-to-door ‘trick-or-treating.’ Other features included cookie decorating, meeting mascots FeRROUS and FeFe, entertainment from a balloon artist, and much more.

As IronPigs General Manager Kurt Landes put it, “This is the IronPigs signature community event and, by far, my favorite charitable function we host at Coca-Cola Park.”

Participating non-profits included: Angel 34 Foundation, Autism Resource Community Hub (ARCH), Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton), Camelot for Children, Children’s Home of Easton, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Diakon Adoption and Foster Care, Dream Come True, Easter Seals, Good Shepherd LVHN Pediatric Clinic, Make-a-Wish, Miracle League of the LV, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Sixth Street Shelter and Valley Youth House.

IronPigs Charities presented by The Air Products Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit entity of the IronPigs. The mission of IronPigs Charities is to provide educational and recreational opportunities to Lehigh Valley youth. Since its inception in 2007, IronPigs Charities has donated more than $575,000 to the Lehigh Valley community.

For more information or to inquire about the 2014 event, please contact Sarah Marten at smarten@ironpigsbaseball.com.

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

2013 Timber Rattlers Golf Outing for the Miracle League of the Fox Valley

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to hold charity golf outing on June 24

GRAND CHUTE, WI – Hit the links with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to benefit The Miracle League of the Fox Valley. The Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers will hold their annual golf outing on Monday, June 24 at Shamrock Heights Golf Course in New London.

A foursome may register for $350. Foursomes have the opportunity to play with a Timber Rattlers player, but that chance is based on a first come, first serve RSVP. Individuals may register for $100.

The outing tees off with registration beginning at 8:00am and a shotgun start at 9:00am. Lunch is included with registration and will be served at the turn. Snacks will be available after the round of golf from 2-4pm. A raffle drawing and awards presentation will conclude the event.

If you wish to participate in the 2013 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Golf Outing, please contact Hilary Bauer at (920) 733-4152 or hbauer@timberrattlers.com by June 14. Registration forms are also available at Time Warner Cable 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 $100 or an in-kind donation toward raffle/hole prizes.

The Miracle League of the Fox Valley, an organized baseball league for children aged 4-19 with physical and/or mental disabilities, was formed in 2008 by Fox Valley parents Lisa and Mark Robbins. The league has an Opening Day Celebration set for Saturday, June 8 from 10am to noon at the John Wollner Fox Cities Miracle Field in Appleton’s Memorial Park. The Miracle League of the Fox Valley starts its fourth season of play on Monday, June 10 at Miracle Field.

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

RiverDogs Buddy up with the Summerville Miracle League

Charleston-RiverDogsOn Saturday, May 11th, the Summerville Miracle League welcomed the Charleston RiverDogs to their facilities in Summerville for a morning of fun, and baseball. Ten players from the 2013 RiverDogs team volunteered as “Buddies” for the league, assisting the young players hit the ball, run the bases, and play the field.

“It was amazing to watch these kids on the field,” says Community Relations Intern, Lily Belter. “They were having so much fun! And it was great to see them interacting with the RiverDogs players.”

Miracle-League-SummervilleThe goal of The Summerville Miracle League is to enhance the lives of people with special needs. The league uses primarily the national pastime of baseball, as well as other activities, to bring together the athletes and their families and enrich their lives in a meaningful way. For more information about the Summerville Miracle League, how to join or how to volunteer, please visit http://www.summervillemiracleleague.org/

The Charleston RiverDogs join the Summerville Miracle League RiverDogs for a team cheer!
The Charleston RiverDogs join the Summerville Miracle League RiverDogs for a team cheer!
The Charleston RiverDogs buddy up with the Summerville Miracle League
The Charleston RiverDogs buddy up with the Summerville Miracle League

 

Flying Squirrels To Hold First Charity Golf Tournament

Celebrity Tournament at the Dominion Club on June 17th to Benefit the Miracle League of Richmond

First Charity Golf Tournament hosted by the Dominion Club.
First Charity Golf Tournament hosted by the Dominion Club.

RICHMOND, VA – The Richmond Flying Squirrels will partner with Victory Golf Events to hold their first charity golf tournament, the Flying Squirrels Charity Golf Open on Monday, June 17th at the Dominion Club. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Miracle League of Richmond. The tournament will be played with teams of four competing in a scramble format along with a celebrity teammate. Celebrity teammates will include Flying Squirrels players, coaches and staff members as well additional celebrities from the sports and media community in Richmond.

“Hosting a golf tournament is something we have wanted to do since we arrived in Richmond,” said Flying Squirrels’ Vice President & COO Todd “Parney” Parnell. “We always have a lot of guys on the team who love to play, and it is a great way to get many of our other friends in the community involved to aid the effort of the outstanding folks at the Miracle League of Richmond. I just hope I don’t hack it up too badly out there for the Dominion Club’s sake.”

The field will be limited to 25 teams, and those interested in participating are encouraged to register as quickly as possible to ensure availability. To register a team, please CLICK HERE!

WHO: Richmond Flying Squirrels
WHAT: Flying Squirrels Charity Golf Open benefitting the Miracle League of Richmond
WHERE: The Dominion Club – 6000 Dominion Club Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23059
WHEN: Monday, June 17th – Shotgun start at 12 p.m. (Registration opens at 10:30 a.m.)
FORMAT: 4-Person Teams + 1 Celebrity from the Flying Squirrels competing as 5-man teams (Captain’s Choice – Scramble Format)
PRICE: $150.00 a player/$600.00 per team
INCLUDES: 18 Holes of Golf with a Cart, Unlimited Range Balls, Dinner after the Round, Drinks (Beer, Soda, Water & Gatorade)
PRIZES: Contest and Proxy Prizes from Nike Golf
GIFTS: Tee Gifts from Nike Golf

To sign up a team for the Flying Squirrels Charity Golf Open CLICK HERE!

Hole sponsorship is also available for the Flying Squirrels Charity Golf Open. Hole sponsorship includes; sponsorship of one hole during event, one foursome entry into the event, four dozen golf balls at the event and special recognition at the event. All included for just $1000. Sponsorships are limited and must be confirmed by June 1st to allow for handling time on sponsorship materials. With questions regarding sponsorship, please contact event coordinator Josh McKim from Victory Golf Events at (804) 335-5527 or joshmckim@pga.com

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