SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

RiverDogs and Gildan Partner to Help Peninsula Youth

Published on April 13, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - We know that every child that steps onto a baseball or softball diamond dreams of putting on a big league uniform. While few will realize that goal, the youth of Charleston's peninsula will now be able to come close. The Charleston RiverDogs have partnered with Gildan Distributors to lend free t-shirts to all Peninsula Parks and Recreation youth baseball and softball teams.

"We appreciate so much the contributions of the Riverdogs and Gildan to the baseball playing youth of our city," said Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. "Pride in their team and what they learn is a big factor of success and the T-shirts will be a great contribution to success."

Peninsula youngsters will also have the opportunity to "Be Your Own Fan" and save their parents some cash at every Sunday home game. Any child that comes to Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park sporting their uniform will receive a free general admission ticket to our Family Sundays, which feature Free Parking and Kids Eat Free.

Dressing like the Yankees of tomorrow is one thing but taking the field with them is another. On Sunday, May 22, Peninsula Parks and Recreation baseball and softball players will get to do both as the RiverDogs host the inaugural Peninsula Youth Sports Day. Prior to the RiverDogs game versus the Augusta GreenJackets (5:05 pm first pitch), all Little Leaguers will be invited onto the field to participate in a pregame parade in recognition of their dedication and hard work.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for those youngsters that are participating in the Peninsula Parks and Recreation baseball and softball leagues," said RiverDogs General Manager Dave Echols. "We are proud to partner with Gildan to make this happen."

Gildan is a vertically-integrated marketer and manufacturer of quality branded basic apparel. The company is the leading supplier of active wear for the screenprint market in the U.S. and Canada. It is also a leading supplier to this market in Europe, and is establishing a growing presence in Mexico and the Asia-Pacific region. Gildan's corporate head office is located in Montreal, Canada.

The RiverDogs begin the home portion of the 2011 season on Friday, April 15 with the first of a four-game set versus the Rome Braves. The opening weekend fun stretches to Sunday as the RiverDogs kick off the Family Sunday slate with a special Kids Opening Day. Tickets for all 70 home games may be purchased at the Riley Park Box Office, on-line at www.riverdogs.com or by calling (843) 577-DOGS (3647).

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