Maimonides Park to Host Pete Alonso Homers for Heroes Charity Event September 27

Join us at Maimonides Park on Monday, September 27th for The Battle of the Boroughs presented by Citi. Watch the top youth baseball players from around NYC compete in a home run derby hosted by Pete Alonso. The event will start at 7:00 PM with gates opening at 6:00 PM. Pete will be joined by other surprise guests that are sure to make the night AMAZIN’. Pete – the 2-time MLB Home Run Derby Champion – will even take some swings himself. Plus there will be fan prizes, giveaways and more.

Tickets for the event will be $10 with ALL PROCEEDS to benefit Pete Alonso’s Homers for Heroes. The charity was created in 2019 with the mission of helping and recognizing the everyday heroes who impact all of our lives. From first responders to teachers to healthcare workers, Homers for Heroes has been able to put our everyday heroes in the spotlight.

Wilmington Blue Rocks Annual Judy Johnson Night Helps Keep His and Negro League Baseball’s Legacy Alive

 

On Saturday August 28, the Wilmington Blue Rocks held their 25th annual Judy Johnson Night. The night allowed those in attendance to honor and learn more about both the Hall of Fame third baseman the field is named after and Negro League Baseball.

With the work of the Judy Johnson Memorial Foundation and their Executive Director Andrea McCoy-Carty, the event had booths all around the concourse that had Negro League Baseball memorabilia and a pregame ceremony that honored three former Negro League players.

The three players honored by the Wilmington City Council, Pedro Sierra, Sam Allen, and Leon Day, who’s widow, Geraldine Day was there to represent him, were ones who made a name for themselves through Negro League baseball during the mid-1900s.

Since Negro League Baseball is such a big part of their lives, events like these are important to them, to make sure the legacy of this league is kept.

“We have to do as much as we can because there’s not that many of us alive. In 2000, the Negro League Museum had a reunion, the legacy reunion, there was 145. Right now there is maybe scrapping 20,” Sierra said. “So it is very important that this upcoming generation knows its importance.”

All three of Sierra, Allen, and Mrs. Day have been coming to the Blue Rocks celebration of Judy Johnson for many years now, to help not only keep the legacy of the Negro League alive, but the Johnson’s legacy alive as well.

“It is a great event,” Allen said. “And to honor Judy Johnson, one of the greats, matter of fact, a Hall of Famer.”

Along with the former Negro League players, there were also Board Members from the Judy Johnson Memorial Foundation at the game who have extensive knowledge of the league and Johnson’s career and life.

Jim Knotts was a close friend of Johnson’s after his playing career, so an event like this is very important for him, especially since many people might not know about one of the most successful ball players from the state of Delaware.

“It is an honor to be anywhere that is honoring Judy. Our goal is to keep his name alive as best we can,” Knotts said. “Delaware knew very little about Judy Johnson and naturally he is the only one who is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, in fact he is in several.”

What Knotts hopes people know about Johnson goes beyond his skills on the baseball field though.

“Most of all, he was a perfect gentleman,” Knotts said. “I learned a lot from him, just how to be a gentleman. He was well loved by those who knew him, highly respected.”

Ray Banks, another Board Member and the founder of the Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball in Maryland, echoed the Knotts sediment.

“Judy Johnson, as far as I’m concerned, was one of the best third baseman to play the game,” Banks said. “He was a wonderful gentleman and a great role model for any of the youth, no matter what color you are, he was a good role model for all of us.”

The importance of this event that has been held by the Blue Rocks for 25 years and all events that celebrates both Judy Johnson and Negro League Baseball can not be understated, as Pedro Sierra explains.

“It is a great honor to honor a great player,” Sierra said. “I would say I rode the shoulders of Judy Johnson and all of those who came before me. And I am very proud to be apart of that legacy and one thing I think, in my opinion, people need to know that Negro League Baseball is one of the most important chapters in the history of baseball.”

BlueClaws, RWJBarnabas Health to Host September 20th Blood Drive

 

JERSEY SHORE, NJ – The BlueClaws and RWJBarnabas Health will partner on a Blood Drive at FirstEnergy Park on Monday, September 20th from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

Pre-registration is strongly recommended and can be made by clicking here or calling 732-235-8100 ext 221 or 248. There is limited availability within each 15-minute time slot to ensure social distancing protocols will be followed. While the need for blood is typically highest in the summer, the COVID-19 pandemic has further depleted the blood supply, making drives like these all the more important.

All donors are instructed to eat and drink prior to the donation and to bring a photo ID. Masks or cloth face coverings are required for entry. Those that have been exposed to or cared for a positive COVID-19 patient within 28 days prior to the drive are not eligible to donate.

A screening will take place on the ground level before donors enter the lobby outside the ballpark.

All donors will receive two FREE BlueClaws tickets for the 2022 season and be entered to WIN a $50.00 gift card and a BlueClaws VIP experience for 20 people that includes a Luxury Suite and 20 Boardwalk and Mini Golf passes.

The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment.

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Cyclones Are Going, Going, Gold for Pediatric Cancer

 

The Cyclones are Going, Going, Gold for Pediatric Cancer

Team Goes to Bat for Connor & Gianna

  • To Purchase Tickets to Benefit Connor’s Cure — CLICK HERE

BROOKLYN, NY – September 9, 2021 — The Brooklyn Cyclones are going gold for pediatric cancer this September and joining forces with Connor’s Cure to join in the fight against Pediatric Cancer. For all remaining September home games – starting Tuesday, September 14th and running through Sunday, September 19th – the Cyclones will be raising funds for this very worthy cause.

Connor’s Cure, which was originally established at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation in memory of Connor Michalek – an 8-year-old who battled medulloblastoma, a rare tumor that affects the brain and spinal cord – and has since partnered with WWE ® and The V Foundation for Cancer Research to raise millions of dollars in the fight against cancer.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Connor’s Cure to raise funds for such a worthy cause,” said Cyclones Assistant General Manager, Gary Perone. “We pride ourselves as an organization on being active members of our community and there are few causes that mean more to us than the fight against Pediatric Cancer and what Connor’s Cure stands for.”

As part of the Cyclones efforts, fans can purchase special ticket packages which will include the opportunity to take a photo with the Brooklyn Cyclones WWE Championship Title – which is awarded to the game MVP after each Cyclones victory. Proceeds from this ticket package will benefit Connor’s Cure. Those who already have tickets will also be able to pose with the championship belt for a donation the night of the game as well.

In addition, the team will be auctioning off a one-of-a-kind Connor’s Cure WWE Championship Title signed by Cyclones players to raise additional funds.

On Thursday, September 16th the fundraising will become even more personal for the organization as we honor one of the members of our kid’s dance team Pee Wee’s Dance Crew who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and battled bravely for years before passing away earlier this year. We will be honoring the life of our beloved Gianna throughout the game, including special dance performances from her friends and teammates, as well as a special ceremony with her family prior to the start of that night’s 7:00 PM game. Proceeds from tickets purchased for this game, through THIS LINK will benefit the Gianna Effect Foundation.

Gianna was a WWE fan herself, and even had the chance to meet WWE Superstars while undergoing treatment.

“Gianna was a beautiful light in this world that shined both on and off the field,” said Cyclones Director of Community Relations Christina Moore. “She was loved by all of her teammates on Pee Wee’s Dance Crew and will be remembered as a performance powerhouse, who packed a punch and brought joy to everyone around her. As an organization, it is a privilege to be able to honor the legacy of such a special young lady.”

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a month where we honor children with cancer, children who have survived cancer and children who have passed away as a result of cancer. It is a month where we will be “Going Gold” to make sure that childhood cancer is put in the spotlight.

BlueClaws to Host School Supply Drive on September 10th

 

JERSEY SHORE, NJ – The BlueClaws will host a School Supply Drive at their game on Friday, September 10th. Fans are asked to bring school supplies to the game for the drive hosted by BlueClaws Charities. Items can be dropped off at the New Jersey Natural Gas Information Booth on the concourse behind home plate.

Items that can be dropped off include, but are not limited to: notebooks, binders, markers, pens & pencils, crayons, backpacks,

Any fan that donates school supplies will receive two complimentary tickets to BlueClaws Opening Night in 2022.

Friday’s game includes Post-Game Fireworks thanks to New Jersey Lottery and is a part of Locals’ Summer, presented by Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.

For tickets to Friday’s game or any other game next week, click here.

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BlueClaws Release Details for September 11th Remembrance Walk

 

JERSEY SHORE, NJ – The BlueClaws have released details for their September 11th Remembrance Walk to take place on the field at FirstEnergy Park prior to the BlueClaws game next Saturday, the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Gates will open to the general public at 5:50 pm, 10 minutes earlier than normal (early entrance for season ticket holders, half-season ticket holders, and partial plan holders remains at 5:30). Upon entry to the ballpark, fans will be able to pick up cards at each of the two entry gates. Fans can write in names of individuals or groups on the cards that they would like to honor through their participation in the walk. There will be several pre-printed versions for fans as well.

Participants will then head to Section 103 on the first base concourse. The walk will begin shortly after 6:00 pm and fans can walk the full two laps of the field to represent 2,730 feet, the combined height of both towers.

During the walk, the BlueClaws will play a commemorative video on the board, which will include a recording of each Jersey Shore victim of the 9/11 attacks.

Fans are asked to hold onto the cards for a special promotion that will run during the middle of the sixth inning.

“We honor those that lost their lives in the terrorist attacks 20 years ago,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “They will not be forgotten and we will honor their memories this year on the anniversary of that tragic day.”

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BlueClaws to Honor Toms River East Little Leaguers at September 10th Game

JERSEY SHORE, NJ – The Toms River East Little Leaguers that earned their way to the Little League World Series last month will be honored on the field before the BlueClaws game on Friday, September 10th.

The group of 12 year-olds from Toms River captured the hearts of the Jersey Shore on their magical run to Williamsport last month.

“We’re very excited to welcome out the Toms River East Little League team to the ballpark on our final homestand,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “We’re celebrating ‘Locals’ Summer’ at the ballpark this week and having a local team that made it big is a great addition!”

They won the New Jersey State championship on August 2nd, defeating Hillsdale to earn a place in the regional tournament in Bristol, Connecticut. There, they finished second, earning a spot in Williamsport at the Little League World Series.

The ceremony, including players and manager Paul Mika, will take place on the field at the conclusion of the Toms River East Little League parade. Fans are encouraged to get to their seats early. Gates open at 6:00 pm.

Post-game fireworks will follow the game, thanks to the New Jersey Lottery.

The BlueClaws host their final six home games of the season, Locals’ Summer, presented by Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, from September 7th – 12th at FirstEnergy Park.

Tickets for all remaining home games are on sale now at BlueClaws.com or by clicking here.

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Weston Named 2021 Service Through Sports Award Recipient

 

The Winston-Salem Dash are proud to announce Claudette Weston as the recipient of the 2021 Service Through Sports Award, presented by Truist. The Service Through Sports award is given annually to a member of the local athletic community who has positively impacted the city of Winston-Salem through his/her efforts as a player, coach, executive or member of the media.

Weston is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Weston & Associates, Inc., a meeting and event management company based in Winston-Salem. She has spent the entirety of her professional career as a catalyst for positive change by serving on over 50 boards and using local sports as a way to bring the citizens of Winston-Salem together.

She has served as a member of the Greater Winston-Salem Sports Commission and was an enthusiastic supporter of the Winston-Salem National Little League. She was also a driving force in bringing the AAU Junior Boys 17-and-Under National Basketball Tournament to Winston-Salem from 1992 through 1995.

While Weston holds passion for sports, her service has spanned far beyond the athletic community. She has contributed as a member for ACTS of Forsyth County, Advocacy for the Poor, the Council on Anxiety Disorders, and others.

“Claudette has made a profoundly positive impact on the Winston-Salem sports community,” says Winston-Salem Dash President C.J. Johnson. “we are honored to recognize her dedication and hard work with this years’ Service Through Sports Award.”

Weston has called the Piedmont Triad home her entire life, as she was born and raised in Old Town and is a proud graduate of Guilford College. She will be recognized at Truist Stadium on Tuesday, September 14th as the Winston-Salem Dash take on the Asheville Tourists in the annual 336 Day celebration.

Previous Winston-Salem Dash Service Through Sports Award winners:

  • 2010: Clarence “Big House” Gaines, the late Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball coach
  • 2011: Tom Walter, Wake Forest University baseball head coach
  • 2012: Bob and Lisa Gfeller, creators of the Matthew Gfeller Foundation
  • 2013: Rich Brenner, the late sportscaster at Fox 8 (WGHP-TV)
  • 2014: Howard West, longtime high school boys basketball coach
  • 2015: Lenox Rawlings, three-time North Carolina Sportswriter of the Year
  • 2016: Rusty LaRue, former Wake Forest multi-sport star and creator of the Rusty LaRue Golf Tournament
  • 2017: Dave Odom, former Wake Forest basketball coach
  • 2018: Mike Lambros, the late longtime high school teacher and softball coach at North Davidson High School
  • 2019: Tom, Andy, Mike and Adam Muse, local high school teachers and basketball coaches
  • 2020: Dave Goren, Executive Director of the National Sports Media Association (NSMA)

The Winston-Salem Dash are the Class A-Advanced Minor League affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. For more information, please call 336-714-2287 or__visit www.wsdash.com.

Drive to Host Furman I&E Night September 2

 

The Greenville Drive are excited to partner with Furman University for the first-annual Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship Night at Fluor Field September 2nd.

Join us to celebrate the entrepreneurs, leaders, businesses and organizations advancing Greenville’s innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Attending will be some of Greenville’s up-and-coming startup founders. On the concourse, there will be highly engaging and interactive exhibits from leading innovative organizations that include:

  • Village Launch
  • Upstate Warrior Solution
  • SCRA
  • Summit Elementary
  • NEXT
  • SCBIO
  • Furman University

Purchase your tickets here to be a part of this signature new event! Gates open at 6:00 PM while first pitch is 7:05 PM.

BlueClaws to Honor Victims of 9/11 Attacks at September 11th Game

 

JERSEY SHORE, NJ – The BlueClaws will honor the victims of the September 11th attacks as part of their game on 9/11’s 20th anniversary, the team announced today.

“We honor those that lost their lives in the terrorist attacks 20 years ago,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “They will not be forgotten and we will honor their memories this year on the anniversary of that tragic day.”

Before the game, the BlueClaws will host a special walk on the field. The total length of the walk will be 2,730 feet, the combined height of each tower. During the walk, participants will have the opportunity to hold up a sign that honors either a specific victim among their friends or family members, or a general sign honoring first responders or others that lost their lives. These cards will also be used during a ceremony between innings later in the game.

There will be additional pre-game ceremonies as well. Ron Brooks, a top local performer, will sing the National Anthem before the game and God Bless America during the seventh inning stretch.

Those that lost friends and/or loved ones on that day that would like to participate in an on-field ceremony before the game are encouraged to email [email protected].

After the game, the BlueClaws will have a patriotic fireworks show, with each firework dedicated in memory of the brave we lost that day. During the show, the names of each victim from the Jersey Shore will be scrolled on the video board..

Tickets to join us for this special game and all remaining BlueClaws home games are available online by clicking here.

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Drive to Host Pathways to a Career in Health Care Panel Discussion August 31

 

Come down to Fluor Field August 31 to take part in the Pathways to a Career in Health Care panel discussion.

All students receive complimentary entry to the event and the Drive baseball game. Click here to get your tickets and follow these directions: Choose a seat in sections 116-120 and enter promo code HCN at check out.

The panel will have experts from Prisma Health, Greenville County Schools and Greenville Technical College:

Dr. Chris Troup, MD -Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Prisma Health

Eric Williams -Executive Director for Career & Technology Education, Greenville County Schools

Yolunda Richards -Academic Program Director, School of Health Sciences –Medical Imaging, Greenville Technical College

Adrienne Talbert -Chief Operating Officer, Roger C. Peace Rehab Hospital, North Greenville Medical Campus & Children’s Hospital, Prisma Health

Carolyn Swinton -SVP, Chief Nursing Officer, Prisma Health

Drive to Host Fluor Career Night September 2

 

The Greenville Drive will host Fluor’s Career Night at Fluor Field September 2nd beginning at 6:00 PM when gates open.

A ticket to the game is needed to access the event. Click here for tickets.

Hiring managers will be onsite to take resumes and discuss open positions and how you can join the Fluor team.

Bring your resume and receive a $10 voucher to use for food and drinks at Fluor Field.

Fluor is hiring positions in the following areas:

Markets

  • Life Science
  • Advanced Technologies
  • Date Centers
  • Semiconductors
  • Smart Batteries
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Food and Beverage
  • Alternative Protein
  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods
  • Mining and Metals
  • Government

Technical Disciplines

  • Process
  • Architectural
  • Supply Chain
  • Structural
  • Civil
  • Electrical
  • Project Management
  • HVAC
  • Process Equipment
  • Piping
  • Project Controls
  • Construction Management

Fluor provides professional and technical solutions to deliver safe, well-executed, capital-efficient engineering, procurement, and construction projects to clients around the word.

Drive, Prisma Partner on Next COVID-19 Vaccination Event September 1

 

The Greenville Drive, in partnership with Prisma Health, are set to host the latest COVID-19 vaccination event at Fluor Field Wednesday, September 1st as part of the Drive’s game against the Asheville Tourists. This will be the 5th vaccination event hosted at Fluor Field this season as the Drive, together with their long-time partner Prisma Health, set out to educate and protect the community from the ongoing challenges brought about by COVID-19.

Prisma will be administering the now FDA approved Pfizer vaccine.

With virus variants emerging and COVID once again surging in the community, getting vaccinated is more important than ever for the health & safety of our community.

The latest vaccination event at Fluor Field will take place from 6-8pm in the Power Alley hospitality area of the ballpark, directly inside the Main Street entrance to the stadium. No appointments are needed; vaccinations will be offered on a walk-up basis and administered by officials with Prisma Health. The Pfizer vaccine, which is now fully approved by the FDA, will be administered free of charge; those 12 years of age or older, needing their first or second dose, will be eligible. For those needing their second dose, it must be a minimum of three weeks since their first dose, but no later than six weeks.

To help encourage participation, all of those that get vaccinated at Fluor Field will receive:

  1. A Green Monster Suite Experience for the 2022 Drive season (more details here: https://www.milb.com/greenville/ballpark/hospitality/greenmonstersuite)
  2. $250 Gift Card to be used towards Drive Merchandise (at the team store or online)
  3. A Special Merchandise Gift Bag That Includes Various High Impact & High Value Drive Branded Items ($125 total value)

Anyone that gets vaccinated on 9/1 will be entered into a drawing where three winners will be chosen.

“Getting vaccinated is the most critical thing we can all do to protect ourselves, our families, and our community. By partnering with Prisma Health to offer vaccinations at our games, we can help our community move closer to ending the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Drive Owner & President Craig Brown.

Drive to Host Mobility Night August 26

 

The Greenville Drive are excited to host the first-ever Upstate Mobility Night August 26 at Fluor Field. Gates open at 6 PM while first pitch is at 7:05 against the Hickory Crawdads.

Teaming up with the Drive for the event is the Upstate Mobility Alliance. They will have booths on display throughout the concourse to show the future of electric vehicles, bikes, buses and charging stations.

There will also be t-shirt and water bottle giveaways throughout the evening.

Click here to get your tickets!

Dash Announce Hometown Heroes USA Celebration

 

The Winston-Salem Dash are teaming up with Salem One for a Hometown Heroes USA event at Truist Stadium on Saturday, September 11 to honor all service members and first responders (active and retired). The Dash will take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods, an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, at 6:00 p.m.

Service members and first responders (and one guest) can take advantage of a special $5 offer that includes their game ticket and a voucher for a hot dog, chips, and a Pepsi product. Additional tickets that include the food and beverage voucher can be purchased for $16. The first 500 service members and first responders to purchase tickets will be eligible to receive a free pair of OnCloud athletic shoes at the game, courtesy of Veterans Service of the Carolinas. Fans should register for shoes when purchasing their tickets, and the shoes generally run a half size small. All tickets through this offer must be reserved by Wednesday, September 1.

“We are proud to partner with Salem One to recognize those who have served our country at home and abroad,” said Dash President C.J. Johnson. “September 11 seemed like the perfect date to honor members of the armed forces and police, fire and emergency response personnel whose selfless acts help provide the freedom and security we are all able to enjoy.”

For more information and to purchase tickets contact Bobby Lemons by calling 336-714-6860 or emailing [email protected]. This offer is not available online.