SAL1 Jersey Shore BlueClaws

87 Days From The FirstPitch at FirstEnergy

Published on January 16, 2004 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release


We also have many great promotions as part of each of two Bushel of BlueClaws fans. They are on sale now, before individual games go on sale February 21st. It's a great way to get the best seats and games now! Make sure you're taking advantage of these great opportunities.

Registration Still Open for 2004 Coaches Clinic

New York Met Joe McEwing and former BlueClaws Manager Jeff Manto will head up instruction at the second annual Lakewood BlueClaws Coaches Clinic on Saturday January 31st at FirstEnergy Park. The event, which will be held in the batting cages, luxury suite level and clubhouses of FirstEnergy Park, runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be limited to the first 200 coaches to register. Last year's event sold out. The clinic is designed for all area baseball coaches, from little league to high school levels, and will include instruction in hitting, pitching, fielding, base running and fitness/game preparation strategies. For those who attended last year's event, the 2004 clinic will include new content.

Five Bobblehead Nights! One Could Be YOU!

BlueClaws fans will have the opportunity to receive bobbleheads on five dates during the team's 2004 season. Lakewood has not had more than two bobblehead dates in any of its previous three seasons. Here they are:

Friday April 16th Cole Hamels
Thursday May 27th Ryan Howard
Sunday June 13th Gavin Floyd Commemorative US Flag Jersey
Monday July 5th Eric Finkel BlueClaws On-Field Entertainer
Monday August 2nd BlueClaws Fan It Could Be YOU!

We've also put some of our other promotions on our website. Check here for more. With many promotions now listed, buy a Partial Plan today.

Area's First Ever 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney

The Lakewood BlueClaws and Ocean County YMCA are teaming up to offer basketball fans of all ages the chance to compete in the area's first-ever Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The event will be held at FirstEnergy Park April 24th and 25th. Teams are guaranteed at least three games. Presenting sponsors will be: the Asbury Park Press, 105.7 the Hawk, Clayton Block, Larson Ford and The Main Court. For more information, call the BlueClaws at 732-901-7000 or the YMCA at 732-341-9622.

BlueClaws Searching for Host Families

Anyone with a spare room can help provide lodging for this year's BlueClaws by either renting or lending out a room or apartment. Last year, the BlueClaws received incredible response from the community.

Phillies To Visit Lakewood Hospital

The Philadelphia Phillies will make an appearance in Lakewood (NJ) next week. Manager Larry Bowa, pitcher Brett Myers and outfielder Marlon Byrd are scheduled to attend the event at Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at noon. Concluding the afternoon, Bowa, Myers and Byrd will visit with patients at the Kimball Medical Center. This is one of several charitable visits the Phillies are making in the Philadelphia region. The next PUBLIC event will be February 6, 2004 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia.

A "No-Go" On "Average Joe"

It just wasn't in the cards for former BlueClaws game-day- employee Bill Hansen to steal the heart of the midwestern beauty on NBC's "Average Joe: Hawaii." At the end of this season's second episode, Bill was one of the characters ousted. Ten of the 18 selected for the program have now been removed as the series heads into its third week. Highlights from last nights show included boxing lessons with Roy Jones Jr. Hansen was featured working the punching bag with Jones Jr. making him laugh while doing his best Muhammad Ali "flutter step" impression.

Attention Prospective College Students: FirstEnergy Park will host a college fair in 2004.

It'll be part of the May 13th game against Savannah, sponsored by NJEA. We're offering a special group rate of only $6 for groups of 25 or more for that night, as well as the opportunity for high school or college students to meet with several representatives of colleges and universities from around the area. If you're looking to book a group for the night or your high school or college wants to participate, please contact Nelson Constantino at 732-901-7000 ext 170.

Looking For a NEW Fundraising Program?

Look to the BlueClaws. This year, if you participate in a 250-ticket fundraiser with the BlueClaws, we'll spend up to $250 on a sign at your ballpark or field. On top of that, a 250-ticket fundraiser raises $750 for your organization! Call Zak Boenig at 732-901-7000, extention 173 today to learn more about our NEW youth league fundraising program.

Plan Your Next Meeting at FirstEnergy

Plan your business or organization's meetings at the BlueClaws Executive Conference Center. There's a special rewards program for first-time users of the BECC. If you haven't seen the new section of our website devoted to the Conference Center, check it out. Contact Michelle Casserly for more information at 732-901-7000 ext 171.

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