Squirrels Announce Charity Boxing Event

Politicians, Police, Fire Fighters and Brewers Box For Youth Fields

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Richmond-Flying-SquirrelsThe Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are excited to announce the first ever Charity Big Gloves Boxing Throwdown on Saturday, May 17th at The Diamond. Proceeds from this evening of punishment, punches and mayhem will go directly to Operation Renovation, a community impact project to renovate 12 Richmond area youth baseball fields. Tickets are $10 and will be available at www.squirrelsbaseball.com. Several matches for the event have been announced and are listed below. Additional matches will be announced soon. The Main Event features political power with a display of regional cooperation. The official boxing ring will be placed near home plate and will include a referee and celebrity judges. The event runs from 6-8:00PM and Happy Hour drink specials will be available for the entirety of the Throwdown.

MAIN EVENT: REGIONAL COOPERATION

Hanover County Administrator “Of Punishment” Rhu Harris vs. Richmond Chief Administrator Officer Byron “Mauling” Marshall

ABV – ALL BREWER VIOLENCE

Strangeways Head Brewer “The Barbarian” Mike Hiller vs. Center of the Universe Head Brewer “The Chairman” Mike Killelea

FEELING SQUIRRELY

Squirrels VP Todd “Parney” Parnell vs. Squirrels CEM Chuck “Duking” Domino

UNDERCARD: MOUTHING OFF

VCU Rams Radio Voice Robby Robinson vs. Whoever Will Listen

MASCOT MANIA DANCE COMPETITION

VCU’s Rodney the Ram vs. U of R’s WebstUR vs. Nutzy the Flying Squirrel

ROADHOUSE

RMC Events Billy Gordan vs. RMC Events David Dillard

“This is another FUNN way we can get together for a positive force in the community, said Flying Squirrels VP and boxing undercard participant Todd “Parney” Parnell. “We are proud of all the participants who have stepped up to step in the ring for a charitable cause.”

Gates will open at 5:00 PM with the first bout set to begin around 6:00 PM. “This event promises to be one of the most fun and unique times that you and your family and friends could have for a great cause,” said Flying Squirrels CEM Chuck “Duking” Domino.

All proceeds will go directly to the Smooch-A-Pig Campaign and Operation Renovation – a dedicated community project to renovate 12 designated youth baseball fields in the Richmond area. Tickets are on sale now at squirrelsbaseball.com. Questions or suggestions for additional opening matches can be sent to Flying Squirrels Media Relations Manager Jay Burnham at jay.burnham@squirrelsbaseball.com.

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

Fifth Third Bank (Georgia) Partners with the Augusta GreenJackets to Launch Annual Strike Out Hunger! Food Drive

 

Augusta-GreenJacketsToday, Fifth Third Bank (Georgia) announced it is going to bat with the Augusta GreenJackets – to launch Strike Out Hunger! This community food drive will run from April 18 through May 3 (“Fifth Third Day” on 5/3) and is aimed at collecting enough products to feed 5,300 families in the Atlanta Metro area. 

Members of the community are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items – such as canned fruits and meats, peanut butter and boxed cereal – to participating Fifth Third Bank financial centers. While supplies last, the bank will give baseball game tickets to those who make a contribution to the food drive, courtesy of the Augusta GreenJackets.

“We believe that a continual investment in our community can make a meaningful impact. Each year, the bank recognizes its employees, customers and the communities it serves on the third day of the fifth month – or 5/3 on the calendar,” said Randy Koporc, president of Fifth Third Bank (Georgia). “We’re proud to be working with top-notch organizations like the Augusta GreenJackets, the Gwinnett Braves, Kennesaw State University, the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Golden Harvest Food Bank to help families and children in need throughout the Atlanta area.” 

Golden-Harvest-Food-BankAfter the month-long food drive, the bank will deliver food donations to the Golden Harvest Food Bank, which will in turn feed thousands of families. 

“The need for food in our community continues to grow, and the donated items will directly help people right here in our own backyards,” said Rebecca Hersey, Chief Advancement Officer for the Golden Harvest Food Bank. “Last year, we distributed more than 16.2 million pounds of food through our network of more than 300 agencies – translating to more than 438,000 families who benefit from our efforts annually. We are grateful that Fifth Third Bank has once again focused on contributing to our mission to fight hunger and provide hope.”

“We are proud to be able to partner with Fifth Third Bank on the Strike Out Hunger! food drive,” said Tom Denlinger, General Manager of the Augusta GreenJackets. “As we continue to build on our community impact here in the CSRA for 2014, we look forward to seeing the community support this great initiative and be rewarded with a ticket to our Saturday, May 3 game at 7 p.m.”

To take part in fighting hunger and receive tickets to the Augusta GreenJackets vs. Greenville Drive on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 7 p.m., residents can drop off food donations at financial centers in Martinez and Augusta from April 18 through May 3.

** Disclosure: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Offer available only at participating Fifth Third locations. Offer valid April 18, 2014 – May 3, 2014. Donations may be made during regular business hours. Limit one ticket per donated item with a maximum of four tickets per person. Offer good only while supplies last. 

Food collection bins are set up at all 32 Fifth Third financial centers in the following counties: Columbia, Richmond, Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Walton, and Cobb. Location addresses are available at 53.com.

About the Golden Harvest Food Bank
Golden Harvest Food Bank is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization that provides quality food and other grocery products to those in need. We do this with local community support through direct service programs, food pantries, and community education about hunger. The Food Bank was founded in Augusta, Georgia, in 1982, and now operates from three distribution centers – Augusta, GA and Aiken and Liberty, SC. Golden Harvest is a locally-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides grocery products to the hungry through direct service programs and a network of more than 300 food pantries and soup kitchens. Golden Harvest distributed more than 16.2 million pounds of grocery products to those in need in fiscal year 2013.

Golden Harvest Food Bank is a member of Feeding America. For more information on how you can help eliminate hunger in our community, visit www.goldenharvest.org. You can also find Golden Harvest on Facebook and Twitter.

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

San Jose Giants’ Unveil Military Trading Card Set

All branches of United States Military represented in 36 card set

San Jose, CA– The San Jose Giants unveiled today their 2014 Military Trading Card Set, presented by Operation: Care and Comfort. All branches of the United States Military are represented in the set. In addition, the trading cards include current military personnel, men who have been killed in action as well as veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. Included in the set are local San Jose heroes Joe Bell and Pat Tillman. The following is a complete list of all selections for the 2014 San Jose Giants Military Trading Card Set:

Joe Bell, Abeytia Brothers, Lloyd C. Anderson, Edward Balli, Jerome J. Bleeg, Aaron R. Boyles, Don F. Bushard, Jaclyn Abbott Caselli, Charles Deane Cavit, Joseph Coggins, David Del Real, Jack DeMartini, William J Difu, Mickey Ganitch, Eduardo O. Garcia Jr., John Giudici, Joseph A. Graves, Robert N. Grewohl, Trevor Hanrion, Raymond D. Hill II, Richard K.H. Lum, John G. Mathrusse, Vlado Mrdutt, Phillip Olavarri, Dale S. Parsley, Manuel Pereira, Fred Poritz, Gary Wayne Rangel, Anthony Saso, Gregory Scott, John Stone, John S. Urzi, Vanessa Verbica, Joseph Viola, Denny Weisgerber and Pat Tillman.

“It is truly an honor to have these 36 brave men and women make up our first-ever Military Trading Card Set, presented by Operation: Care and Comfort,” said Juliana Paoli, San Jose Giants Chief Marketing Officer. “We received nearly 100 nominations for the trading cards and want to thank everyone who shared stories of their heroes among us. This set is not only meant to recognize the individuals selected, but also all of the brave men and women who have protected and are still protecting our country.”

The sets will be given away to the first 1,000 fans through the gates on Salute to the Military Day on April 13. The day will be an entire afternoon dedicated to honoring the brave men and women defending our country as the pregame festivities will include a first pitch ceremony, color guard presentation and on-field recognition of the individuals chosen for the Military Trading Card Set. The team will also wear special military themed jerseys. The team will don these jerseys again on Memorial Day, May 26 against the Visalia Rawhide, where they will be part of an in-game silent auction directly benefiting Operation: Care and Comfort. On May 26, each of the highest bidders will be able to go on the field following the game and receive their new autographed jersey right off the respective San Jose Giant’s back.

“It is a privilege for Operation: Care and Comfort to be a part of this promotion, honoring the men and women who have served our country,” said Julie DeMaria, Operation: Care and Comfort President and Co-Founder. “The individuals who make up this set span generations and are a tremendous representation of the heroes in our community.”

First pitch for the San Jose Giants home opener will take place at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 10 against the Bakersfield Blaze. San Jose’s 2014 season begins on Thursday, April 3. The Giants will host games at Municipal Stadium on Mother’s Day (May 11), Memorial Day (May 26), and Independence Day (July 4).For information on the 2014 season and ticket packages please visit sjgiants.com, call (408) 297-1435 or visit the Municipal Stadium Box Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the San Jose Giants. Click here to view the original story.

2014 San Jose Giants Summer Camps Now Open for Registration

Two Camp Sessions Scheduled for summer at Municipal Stadium

The San Jose Giants announced today that they will host their eighth annual Summer Camps June 16-19 (Session 1) and July 28-31 (Session 2) at Municipal Stadium. Both camp sessions will focus on developing baseball skills for boys and girls ages 8 through 14.

The San Jose Giants recognize the importance of individual instruction and are committed to having numerous instructors on-hand. Camp participants will receive the most personal interaction and focused attention possible as all camps will maintain a 10:1 camper to coach ratio. The coaching staff will be led by John Rally, current San Jose Giants Ticket Services and Youth Development Program Manager.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to help develop young athletes’ baseball skills and also teach them to apply those lessons to their lives off the field,” said Rally. “Municipal Stadium is a place where prospects come to further their quest of becoming a Major Leaguer. My hope is that these camp sessions will assist our participants in realizing and furthering their dreams of someday playing here in a Giants uniform.”

During each session, campers will work on all fundamentals of the game with a focus on base-running, hitting, throwing mechanics, catching, and fielding. Both camps will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day and cost $295 per camp prior to May 1. Following May 1, the cost to register will increase to $315 per camp. Included in the registration price, each camp participant will receive tickets for the entire family to a designated San Jose Giants game, Summer Camp T-Shirt, lunch provided each day, and over 20 hours of baseball instruction! To learn more about the San Jose Giants Summer Camps visit sjgiants.com, call (408) 297-1435 ext. 4501, or email JohnRally@sjgiants.com.

Registration and payment for San Jose Giants Summer Camps will take place through sjgiants.com. Click here to begin registration and payment. Please note that registering your child is not complete until both the form and payment have been completed.

First pitch for the San Jose Giants home opener will take place at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 10 against the Bakersfield Blaze. San Jose’s 2014 season begins on Thursday, April 3. The Giants will host games at Municipal Stadium on Mother’s Day (May 11), Memorial Day (May 26), and Independence Day (July 4).For information on the 2014 season and ticket packages please visit sjgiants.com, call (408) 297-1435 or visit the Municipal Stadium Box Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

2014 San Jose Giants Summer Camps

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WWII Veteran Joe Bell Named First Military Trading Card

95 year-old local hero to take part in Salute to the Military Day

San Jose, CA– The San Jose Giants are excited to announce that 95 year-old, World War II veteran Joe Bell has been named the first trading card in their Salute to the Military Trading Card Set, presented by Operation: Care and Comfort. Bell has become an instant star over the past few days after video was taken of him in military uniform spontaneously shaking runners’ hands in front of his house Sunday morning as part of a run to benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation. The video of Bell and the runners has since been viewed and shared on the Internet over one million times.

“Joe Bell represents the true essence and spirit of what it means to be an American hero,” said Juliana Paoli, San Jose Giants Chief Marketing Officer. “We are honored to have Joe as the first card for our Military Trading Card Set, presented by Operation: Care and Comfort. We want to continue to encourage the community to nominate their loved ones and be part of the festivities on April 13 as we Salute the Military at Municipal Stadium.”

The San Jose Giants Military Trading Card Set will be made up entirely from fan nominations of current or former members of the military. Winners will be selected in mid-March and be unveiled during the season preview press conference at San Jose Giants FanFest on Monday, March 31. Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, March 12 and all submissions must be accompanied by a photo of the nominee, in military uniform, sent to info@sjgiants.com. Click here to submit your nomination.

First pitch for the San Jose Giants home opener will take place at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 10 against the Bakersfield Blaze. San Jose’s 2014 season begins on Thursday, April 3. The Giants will host games at Municipal Stadium on Mother’s Day (May 11), Memorial Day (May 26), and Independence Day (July 4).For information on the 2014 season and ticket packages please visit sjgiants.com, call (408) 297-1435 or visit the Municipal Stadium Box Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the San Jose Giants. Click here to view the original story.

San Jose Giants’ Announce Military Trading Card Set

Operation: Care and Comfort will sponsor giveaway based on fan nominations

San Jose, CA– On Sunday, April 13, the San Jose Giants will once again bring patriotism to Municipal Stadium with Salute to the Military Day, presented by Operation: Care and Comfort. This season the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a special Military Trading Card Set, courtesy of Operation: Care and Comfort. The trading card set will be made up entirely from fan nominations of current or former members of the military. Winners will be selected in mid-March and be unveiled during the season preview press conference at San Jose Giants FanFest on Monday, March 31. Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, March 12 and all submission must be accompanied by a photo of the nominee, in military uniform, sent to info@sjgiants.com. Click here to submit your nomination. In addition, all fans showing a military ID at the Municipal Stadium Box Office will receive FREE admission to that day’s 1:00 PM game against the Bakersfield Blaze.

“The Military Trading Card Set, presented by Operation: Care and Comfort, is truly an extraordinary addition to our third annual Salute to the Military Day,” said Juliana Paoli, San Jose Giants Chief Marketing Officer. “The military holds a special place in the heart of our community and the trading card set gives people a unique opportunity to honor the brave men and women that serve our country. We want to encourage everyone to take this opportunity to share with our fans and the community the stories of the amazing heroes among us.”

Salute to the Military Day will be an entire afternoon dedicated to honoring the brave men and women defending our country as the pregame festivities will include a first pitch ceremony, color guard presentation and on-field recognition of individuals chosen for the Military Trading Card Set. The team will also wear special military themed jerseys. The team will don these jerseys again on Memorial Day, May 26 against the Visalia Rawhide, where they will be part of an in-game silent auction directly benefiting Operation: Care and Comfort. On May 26, each of the highest bidders will be able to go on the field following the game and receive their new autographed jersey right off the respective San Jose Giant’s back.

“Operation: Care and Comfort is so proud to add a new and exciting element to our partnership with the San Jose Giants and honor troops, veterans and their families with this Military Trading Card Set,” said Julie DeMaria, Operation: Care and Comfort President and Co-Founder. “Our first two Salute to the Military ballgames received a tremendous response and I hope that current military and veterans alike, throughout the Bay Area, will not only be nominated for the trading card set, but be able to join us on April 13.”

First pitch for the San Jose Giants home opener will take place at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 10 against the Bakersfield Blaze. San Jose’s 2014 season begins on Thursday, April 3. The Giants will host games at Municipal Stadium on Mother’s Day (May 11), Memorial Day (May 26), and Independence Day (July 4).For information on the 2014 season and ticket packages please visit sjgiants.com, call (408) 297-1435 or visit the Municipal Stadium Box Office Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Download the 2014 Schedule online at sjgiants.com

Click Here to nominate for the Military Trading Card Set, presented by Operation: Care and Comfort

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Squirrels to Host ASK Fun Walk & 5K

Event Will Take Place at The Diamond on Saturday, April 26th

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Richmond, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels held a press conference on Thursday to announce a partnership with the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation that will include the Squirrels hosting the 2014 ASK Fun Walk & 5K presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield at The Diamond. The Fun Walk & 5K will take place on the morning of Saturday, April 26th, and will precede the Squirrels’ game against the New Britain Rock Cats that evening.

The Fun Walk & 5K, which is the signature event on ASK’s fundraising calendar, will include a course that takes runners and walkers around the historic area and end at home plate at The Diamond. The 2013 ASK Walk & 5K attracted 2,500 participants from throughout the Greater Richmond area and raised over $150,000 to help local children with cancer and their families.

“We are continually looking for ways to do more within this community, and this was a huge opportunity to do just that,” said Flying Squirrels’ Vice President & COO Todd “Parney” Parnell. “Any time you have the chance to work with passionate people to benefit a tremendous cause, you jump at it. That’s what we have done here, and we can’t wait for April 26th.”

The event will begin with check-in and same-day registration at 7 a.m. The 5K Run & Family Fun Walk will begin at 9 a.m. To register in advance of the event or for more information, visit ASKWalk.org.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with the Flying Squirrels on this year’s ASK Fun Walk & 5k presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield,” said ASK Executive Director Amy Godkin. “With their help, we hope to raise over $150,000 to help local children with cancer and their families.”

Since 2006, the Fun Walk & 5K has raised more than $890,000, with the goal of reaching the one-million-dollar mark at this year’s event.

The Flying Squirrels also used Thursday’s press conference as an opportunity to highlight additional upcoming community objectives. As the team prepares for its 5th Season Celebration in 2014 and the launch of the newly-minted Flying Squirrels Charities, they also pointed to numerous successes among their many community programs and events from the past.

“As we prepare for what we know will be a historic fifth season in Richmond, we spent some time reflecting back on all the wonderful opportunities we have had to impact this community,” added Parnell. “As we add another tremendous event and partner today, we thought it appropriate to recognize the countless people and organizations that have made our overwhelming success in the past possible.”

Additionally, the Squirrels announced plans to unveil the most comprehensive promotional schedule in their franchise history. The schedule will be announced in a series that will begin on Monday with the release of 2014 fireworks dates.

ASK is a local organization dedicated to making life better for children with cancer and their families. ASK provides direct support to young cancer patients and their families today, when they need it most. For more information on ASK, go to ASKWalk.org. For questions regarding the ASK Fun Walk & 5k, please contact Lexi Aman, ASK Development Director, at LAman@ASKCCF.org or (804) 402-2222.

Season ticket and mini-plan packages are currently available for the 5th Season of Flying Squirrels baseball. For more information or to purchase ticket packages, please visit either squirrelsbaseball.com or the Squirrels’ ticket office at The Diamond, or call (804) 359-FUNN (3866).

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

San Jose Giants Release 2013 Community Report

Report showcases organization’s impact in the South Bay

SAN JOSE, CA– The San Jose Giants released today their 2013 Community Report. From charitable donations to mascot appearances to community-centered evening’s at Municipal Stadium, the San Jose Giants were a consistent presence throughout the South Bay in 2013. The report is a complete detail of the organization’s community involvement and contributions in the past calendar year.

“I want to personally thank all of our fans and partners for their tremendous support of the team and its place in the community”, said Daniel Orum, San Jose Giants President and CEO. “With over $450,000 raised for charitable causes, 2013 was another record-breaking year for the organization.”

The 2013 Community Report showcases the variety of charitable efforts the San Jose Giants are involved with both at and away from Municipal Stadium. Highlights of the report include hundreds of appearances made by San Jose Giants personnel, events in partnership with the Giants Community Fund to help underserved youth and in-kind donations to more than 650 local and national organizations totaling over $450,000.

“It is extremely exciting to see how this organization has grown in the community since our first report in 2006,” said Juliana Paoli, San Jose Giants Chief Marketing Officer. “It is an extraordinary privilege to be able to touch as many lives as we do every season and we look forward to raising the bar again in 2014.”

For more information on the San Jose Giants and how to get your organization involved in 2014, call (408) 297-1435 or visit sjgiants.com.

Read 2013 San Jose Giants Community Report

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Volcanoes Named 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner

Franchise tapped by United States Office of the Secretary of Defense for July 4th, 2014 Game

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KEIZER, Or. – The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes are proud to announce its acceptance as a Commemorative Partner of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. The Volcanoes’ 7th Annual Patriotic celebration is headlined on Friday, July 4, 2014 with Vietnam Veterans Night at Volcanoes Stadium.

The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes’ initial patriotic celebration was on July 4, 2008, and has since grown into a three-day annual event celebrating the many cross-sections of our military heroes, and has boomed with success. During these tributes, the Volcanoes have Thanked, Honored, and Saluted more than 300 military men and woman spanning from World War II to the Middle East conflicts. Great anticipation surrounds the next chapter of the Tribute spanning the Independence Day weekend of Friday, July 4th to Sunday, July 6th.

In 2013, Volcanoes Stadium hosted a special ceremony for “Fallen Navy SEAL” Tyrone Woods of Oregon City, who was killed in combat defending America’s diplomatic outpost in Benghazi. At the time of the formal ceremony, there were 143 military personnel on the field including representatives from Washington D.C..

Jerry Howard, Volcanoes’ Senior Marketing Representative, whom organizes this yearly event, expressed his appreciation for the Volcanoes’ selection: “The Volcanoes are extremely excited with regard to being selected by The Office of the Secretary of Defense to be an official Vietnam War 50-Year Commemoration Partner” and site. We have many brave and courageous Vietnam War Veterans in Oregon and Southwest Washington who we will invite to join us on July 4th, 2014, so we may properly Thank, Honor and Salute them for their service to our country. They are truly American Heroes.”

The Volcanoes were awarded this honor as a part of the franchise’s willingness to assist and support a grateful nation in thanking and honoring our Vietnam War Veterans and their families.

In preparation for the 2014 Patriotic Tribute, the Volcanoes have selected an 18-member committee of Vietnam Veterans to plan the event at Volcanoes Stadium. If you know of any Vietnam Veterans who deserve recognition during the special celebration, nominations can be made to the committee by contacting Jerry Howard. He can be reached at Volcanoes Stadium at 503-779-4088 or via email at j.howard@volcanoesbaseball.com.

About the Volcanoes: The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes are a minor league affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Home games are played at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer from mid-June through early-September. For more information call the Volcanoes at (503) 390-2225.

 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes. Click here to view the original story.

San Jose Giants Summer Clinic August 10-11 at Municipal Stadium

New Dates For Summer Clinic Announced, Second Session Nearly Sold Out

SAN JOSE, CA – The San Jose Giants announced today new dates for their final summer clinic at Municipal Stadium. The two-day session, originally scheduled for August 17-18, will now take place August 10-11 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the home of the San Jose Giants. Participants will not only have the chance to play on the same field as future Major Leaguers, but also be coached by current San Jose Giants players. Interested participants should contact San Jose Giants Account Executive and Camp Coordinator Taylor Wilding at (408) 380-4502 or email TaylorWilding@sjgiants.com.

“This two-day clinic is a truly unique opportunity for aspiring ballplayers to learn from current San Jose Giants,” said Wilding. “It will be a rare chance for boys and girls alike to learn from current professionals and improve their abilities while having fun playing baseball.”

In addition to the clinic, very limited spots remain for the San Jose Giants second summer camp session at Municipal Stadium Monday, August 5 through Thursday, August 8. The session will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day and will focus on teaching and refining baseball skills for campers ages 8 through 14. The camp session will feature a strong instructional staff filled with current and former collegiate baseball players. Fitness specialists from Crossfit Moxie, speed and vision trainers from Sensory Speed and nutrition personnel from Gatorade will also be on hand to coach and improve participants’ skills and health. Click here to reserve your spot before it is sold out!

For more information about the summer clinic or summer camp, please visit sjgiants.com or contact Taylor Wilding at (408) 380-4502 or email TaylorWilding@sjgiants.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the San Jose Giants. Click here to view the original story.

San Jose Giants Summer Camps at Municipal Stadium

First Summer Camp Session July 10-13

SAN JOSE, CA – Wednesday, July 10 through Saturday, July 13 the San Jose Giants will host the first of three summer camp sessions at Municipal Stadium. The session will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day and will focus on teaching and refining baseball skills for campers ages 8 through 14. The camp is filling quickly so interested participants should contact San Jose Giants Account Executive and Camp Coordinator Taylor Wilding at (408) 380-4502 or email TaylorWilding@sjgiants.com.

The first summer camp session will feature a strong instructional staff filled with current and former collegiate baseball players. Fitness specialists from Crossfit Moxie, speed and vision trainers from Sensory Speed and nutrition personnel from Gatorade will also be on hand to coach and improve participants’ skills and health.

“I am extremely excited to get another season of San Jose Giants summer camps under way”, said Wilding. “The camps will be a great way for boys and girls alike to learn from some of the best instructors in the area and improve their abilities while having fun playing baseball.”

San Jose Giants Summer Camps are held on the field of historic Municipal Stadium, home to San Francisco Giants prospects for the past 26 seasons. During each session, players will move through hitting, throwing, catching, pitching, fielding and strength and conditioning drills to improve their level of play. On the camp’s final day, campers will have the opportunity to play an exhibition game on the field. For more information about summer camp sessions, please visit sjgiants.com or contact Taylor Wilding at (408) 380-4502 or email TaylorWilding@sjgiants.com.

This article originally appeared on the official website of the San Jose Giants. Click here to view the original story.

San Jose Giants, KRTY and Sutter Home Partner for Breast Cancer Awareness Night

Giants game dedicated to the cause on June 28 at Municipal Stadium

SAN JOSE, CA- Come out and join the San Jose Giants, Team KRTY and Sutter Home for Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Night at Municipal Stadium. The San Jose Giants, KRTY and Sutter Home are teaming up for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer to raise funds and bring Breast Cancer Awareness to Municipal Stadium on Friday, June 28 at 7:00 PM against the Stockton Ports.

“The San Jose Giants are honored to once again be part of such a great and important cause,” said Juliana Paoli, Chief Marketing Officer of the San Jose Giants. “Partnering with KRTY and Sutter Homes offers our organization a wonderful opportunity to raise money and bring awareness to a disease that has affected countless number of lives.”

San Jose Giants, Team KRTY and Sutter Home will partner together to raise money and awareness for the ongoing struggle to find a cure for breast cancer. The first 1,500 fans to the game will receive Sutter Home for Hope Buttons. In addition, the San Jose Giants will be donating a portion of the Sutter Home wine sales on June 28 to Team KRTY for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Proceeds will be used to provide people with breast cancer screening and treatment, as well as support leading-edge research teams across the country.

Fans that wear their Pink gear to the Friday night game will receive two FREE future game tickets. Gates open at 6:00 PM and fans can visit the Team KRTY booth on the third base side at anytime throughout the game for more information and an opportunity to visit with Indiana Al. In addition, the Giants will also be hosting a silent auction of limited edition game-worn players and coaches pink jerseys. The highest bidder will be able to go on the field following the game and receive their new autographed jersey right off the respective San Jose Giant’s back.

Team KRTY is selling special fundraising tickets for the game at krty.com or by visiting their offices at 750 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122. All proceeds of the Team KRTY tickets will go to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

The First Half North Division Champion San Jose Giants return to Municipal Stadium for the start of the second half as they host the Modesto Nuts and Stockton Ports in a seven game homestand starting Monday, June 24. Wednesday, June 26 will be the first A Wild West Afternoon at Municipal Stadium. Fans who wear their country gear to the 12:35 PM game will receive two free future game tickets. Then, on Saturday, June 29 the sky will light up with Postgame Fireworks courtesy of IBEW 332. Throughout the season, single game tickets will be available at the Box Office and over the phone at (408) 297-1435 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Tickets are also available online at sjgiants.com

This article originally appeared on the official website of the San Jose Giants. Click here to view the original story.

Squirrels To Help Support Oklahoma Tornado Relief Effort

Be A Superhero For Oklahoma On Super Hero Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

San Jose Giants to Host Second Annual Strikeout Violence Night

Country singer Matt Kennon returns to lead Junior Giants in Peace Pledge Ceremony

SAN JOSE, CA– On Friday, May 31, the San Jose Giants will present the second annual Strikeout Violence Night at Municipal Stadium. The evening will once again center on an anti-bullying message. The San Jose Giants are excited to welcome back country artist Matt Kennon who performed at the inaugural Strikeout Violence Night. Festivities will include a pregame performance by Kennon, presented by KRTY, and a Junior Giants Peace Pledge Ceremony. Following the pregame events, the San Jose Giants will take on the Stockton Ports at 7:00 PM.

Country rocker Matt Kennon is best known for his Top 20 hit “The Call,” shining a spotlight on the conversation to help prevent suicide. Since performing at last year’s inaugural Strikeout Violence Night, Kennon began a “Stop the Bull” campaign. This effort has taken him to six states and 55 schools, where he has impacted the lives of over 100,000 children. His single, “You Had to Pick On Me” was inspired when Matt ate lunch at the school where his sister works as a teacher’s aid and saw a young boy having a tough time. This experience led Kennon to take a stand against bullying. As part of this campaign, Kennon is available to attend one school in the San Jose area on May 31, prior to performing at Municipal Stadium. For more information, please contact Juliana Paoli, San Jose Giants Chief Marketing Officer, at (408) 380-4505 or email juliana@sjgiants.com.

“We are honored to be bringing Matt Kennon back to Municipal Stadium for the second annual Strikeout Violence Night,” said Paoli. “Kennon’s message last year not only impacted the hundreds of students in attendance, but spread through the community. It also spawned his ‘Stop the Bull’ campaign that has brought national attention to the preventable tragedy of bullying. This night is about driving home the message that the rules we learn on the field can be applied to all of our lives and we are excited to have Kennon be part of the evening.”

Junior Giants, the flagship program of the Giants Community Fund, is a free, non-competitive and innovative baseball program for boys and girls ages 5-18 years old. Beyond baseball, Junior Giants focuses on the Four Bases of Character Development – Confidence, Integrity, Leadership and Teamwork – and offers programs in Education, Health and Violence Prevention. Each of the 20,000 Junior Giants in the program take the Junior Giants Peace Pledge vowing to Strikeout Violence in their communities by preventing bullying, standing up for what is right, praising people and helping others. Prior to the May 31 game, Junior Giants will take the Peace Pledge on the field and receive Strikeout Bullying wristbands. For more information, please visit jrgiants.org.

Friday, May 31 will also be a KRTY Family Friday at the ballpark. On May 30, Matt Kennon will perform An Evening of Music that Matters, with special appearance by Morgan Frazier, at Club Rodeo in San Jose. Country artist Morgan Frazier is a 19 year-old who has been performing since the age of five, sold her first CD when she was nine and signed a record deal at 16. Her not yet released single “Hey Bully”, was inspired by her experience as a bullied child. She is a People’s Choice Award winner who is best known for her debut single, “Yellow Brick Road”, which she released on Curb Records’ sister label, Sidewalk Records. For tickets and more information on this performance please visit krty.com. All fans who purchase a ticket will also receive free admission to the Strikeout Violence Night game on May 31.

Great seats are still available for Strikeout Violence Night. For tickets, visit the Municipal Stadium Box Office, call (408) 297-1435 or visit sjgiants.com. The game will also be broadcasted live on Comcast Hometown Network Digital Channel 104.

 

This article originally appeared on the official website of the San Jose Giants. Click here to view the original story.

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.