Bees Announce 2011 Knothole Club Player Clinic Dates

Published on June 7, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Salt Lake Bees News Release

SALT LAKE CITY (June 7, 2011) - On Friday, June 10, the Knothole Club will hold its first player clinic of the season for members at Spring Mobile Ballpark from 10 a.m. to noon. The official kids club of the Salt Lake Bees will also hold a player clinic for members on Tuesday, July 19 and Saturday, August 13, both from 10 a.m. to noon. For the fifth consecutive season, members will have the chance to participate in baseball drills with Bees players and also receive autographs.

"The Knothole Club has grown to over an average of 10,000 kids a year and is one of the largest kids clubs in minor league baseball," said Bees General Manager Marc Amicone. "We are pleased to continue providing local youth the opportunity to learn from our players and have an enjoyable experience at the ballpark."

Sponsored by Denny's and the National Guard, Knothole Club memberships cost $12 per season and are available for kids ages 12-and-under. Benefits include a ticket voucher to a Salt Lake Bees game, a Salt Lake Bees t-shirt, a membership ID card entitling the holder to discounted Bees and Utah Jazz tickets and a free kid's entrée at a participating Salt Lake area Denny's.

Youth baseball organizations also have the option of enrolling their entire league in the Knothole Club. Salt Lake Bees t-shirts, jerseys and/or hats can be purchased for use as uniforms at a reduced price.

Individual memberships can be purchased online at slbees.com or at Bees home games at Spring Mobile Ballpark. Baseball team memberships can be arranged by contacting Nate Martinez at (801) 325-2573.

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