JackHammers to Host Area Youth in the Pepsi Pitch, Hit and Run Competition
Published on April 5, 2007 under Northern League (NL)
Joliet JackHammers News Release
JOLIET, IL-The Joliet JackHammers and the Housing Authority of Joliet "Team Reach" will host a free Pepsi Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition for area youth on Friday, April 13th at 4:30 p.m. at Silver Cross Field. The JackHammers sixth season in the Northern League begins on May 17th at 7:05 p.m. against the Calgary Vipers at Silver Cross Field.
Pitch, Hit & Run is the Official Skills Competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete; free of charge, in a contest that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball skills.
Competitors are divided into four age groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and have a chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2007 MLB All-Star Game.
The individual pitching, hitting and running champions, along with the all-around champion in each age group at the Local Competition will be awarded and advance to the Sectional Level of Competition.
All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. For questions concerning the competition, please contact your Local Coordinators: Dale Evans at 815-693-1166 or Sarah Grady at sgrady@jackhammerbaseball.com.
The JackHammers have full-season tickets, mini-plan ticket packages, group outings and individual tickets on sale for the 2007 season. To purchase tickets, or for more information, please give the JackHammers a call at (815) 726-BALL (2255), go online to www.jackhammerbaseball.com or visit Silver Cross Field Box Office during normal business hours.
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