NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Connecticut Tigers to Host Free Baseball Clinic

Published on June 7, 2013 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


Norwich, CT - The Connecticut Tigers will hold a free baseball clinic with former MLB players in conjunction with The Greatest Save (TGS) on Saturday, June 15 from 1-4 p.m. Come join former Detroit Tigers infielder, Darrell Evans and other pro baseball players for a spectacular time. TGS is founded on building self confidence and raising awareness to protect kids and teens from exploitation and abduction through the benefits of baseball.

TGS is a highly recognized charity of Major League Baseball and will be hosting this free and exciting clinic for kids from the ages of 6-15.

Each child will be able to participate in several stations to improve in hitting, bunting, base running, throwing, catching, fielding, pitching and learning about personal safety. All children are encouraged to bring a glove in order to participate in the stationed events. In addition each child who participates in this event will be able to participate in a live interview which is recorded on video containing information about safety for the appropriate age. Both kids and parents will be able to participate in the TGS Safety Challenge and have the opportunity to take the video home to keep as a great souvenir of the day.

All kids participating in the clinic are allowed to bring one item to be signed by the former MLB players participating in the event.

Those that plan to participate must pre-register for the clinic. You can register at the following link https://secure.mlb.com/mlbpaa/events/legends_form.jsp

The Connecticut Tigers are the NYPL affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and play a 76 game (38 home, 38 away) that opens on June 17 against the Lowell Spinners, affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. 2013 season tickets and tickets to the 2013 NYPL All-Star Game are now on sale! The front office and ticket office is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and can be accessed in person or by calling 860-887-7962. In addition, fans may purchase tickets online at cttigers.com.




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