Rippers Announce Spring Training Schedule
April 24, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
London Rippers News Release
LONDON, ONTARIO - The London Rippers would like to announce their spring training schedule, which includes practices in Michigan, London and two exhibition road games.
The players will report to the newly-renovated Diamonds of Jaycee Park, the spring training home of the London Rippers, at 8am on Friday, May 4th for an orientation session and physicals, followed by an afternoon combine and game.
The complex in Pontiac, MI includes two regulation diamonds "" including a lighted field "" and outdoor batting cages and it's sister-facility, the Summit Fieldhouse in Waterford, MI, features indoor batting cages, training facilities and the team clubhouse.
The Rippers will practice and play afternoon scrimmage games at the Diamonds of Jaycee Park from May 5th to 10th .
Other important dates:
May 11th
"" Team plays exhibition game in Traverse City, Michigan at 3pm against the Traverse City Beach Bums. May 12th
"" Exhibition game against Traverse City at noon, return to Waterford.
May 13th
"" Final Roster cuts will be made
May 14th
"" Team arrives in London
May 15th
"" First night practice at Labatt Park.
May 16th
"" The team will also be hosting a Meet and Greet at Jack Astor's at 88 Fanshawe Park Road East from 5pm until 7pm.
May 18th
"" London Rippers first game in franchise history @ Southern Illinois Miners.
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