JackHammers Announce Winter Tryouts
Published on November 18, 2009 under Northern League (NL)
Joliet JackHammers News Release
JOLIET, IL - Joliet JackHammers Field Manager Chad Parker has announced his first two tryouts for the upcoming 2010 season, both to be held this winter. The Orange Crush open the 2010 season on the road in Fargo on May 21st, with their Home Opener on May 28th at 7:10 pm against the Lake County Fielders, one of two Northern League expansion teams.
The first tryout will be held on Sunday, December 13th at 2pm at Shorter College in Rome, Georgia followed by a second on Saturday, January 30th at 2pm at Collins Park in North Charleston, South Carolina. There will be a $60 registration fee for each tryout, but the fee will be waived for players trying out with AA experience or higher. Those trying out are asked to bring all of their own equipment and must sign a waiver the day of the tryout.
"I am committed to going wherever and whenever I need to go to assure that we are able to get the best players possible," says JackHammers Manager Chad Parker.
To register for either tryout, please download a registration form at jackhammerbaseball.com and email it to Kelli Drechsel at kdrechsel@jackhammerbaseball.com or fax it to 815.726.9223. Those with questions can call Kelli at 815.774.2889.
LOOSE GRAVEL: Don't miss the "Block Wednesday" Street Party on November 25th. There will be food, beer, soda, and wine for sale. Other events will include a Bean Bag and Stick Ball Tourney along with a bonfire, a pie eating contest, 50/50 raffles, silent auction, ProShop Sale, hayrides and a bat burning with a blessing for 2010. For everyone's entertainment, a DJ will be playing some tunes and for a small donation you can even catch a glimpse of a "Man Eating Turkey."
Tickets for this event can be purchased by stopping by the JackHammers office Monday-Friday from 9:00-5:30 or by purchasing them over the phone with a credit card.
Season tickets, group outings, and suites are available now. To take advantage of November's "Turkey & Tickets" specials, contact the JackHammers Ticket Department at 815.726.BALL (2255).
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