SAL1 Hagerstown Suns

Suns prepare for National Egg Toss Championships

Published on April 28, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


The National Egg Toss Championships are nearly here. The event, which will take place immediately following the Suns 1:35pm home game vs. the Kannapolis Intimidators on May 1st, is presented by the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum and the Washington County/Hagerstown Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Prior to the Suns game and the National Egg Toss Championships, the Suns will also be hosting a cow-milking competition featuring Hagerstown Suns players and local celebrities/politicians. In addition, hog calling competitions will take place between innings during the game.

"This is yet another excellent event that puts Hagerstown and Washington County on the map nationally," said Tom Riford, President and CEO of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. "As this annual event grows, we anticipate that thousands of people will travel to Hagerstown and Municipal Stadium to watch the competition or to actually compete."

"I want Hagerstown and Washington County to be known as the Egg Tossing Capital of the World," said Suns General Manager Kurt Landes. "Egg tossing deserves its place in the world of sport, too. The Suns are thrilled to be hosting these phenomenal world-class athletes. Plus, what a great way to kick off National Egg Month."

Earlier this week, Fox-5 TV from Washington, DC broadcasted the Fox Morning Show live from Hagerstown's Municipal Stadium. The April 26th TV show previewed the May 1st event as Fox reporter, Jill Sorenson, was taught to milk a Guernsey cow. She also practiced her egg-tossing and hog calling skills as the live broadcast promoted the upcoming May 1st event.

For the event's inaugural year, local competitors and egg toss amateurs are being encouraged to participate. Suns fans and local egg tossers are encouraged to register with the Suns in advance or simply the day of the event at Municipal Stadium.

Teams of two are necessary to compete in the event that features an initial practice round as well as the official championship round. There is no age limit for participants, nor is there a registration fee - other than attending the Suns home game. Sauder's Eggs, of Lititz, PA, will be providing the eggs for the national event. Accent Imaging of Hagerstown, MD, has donated championship trophies and ribbons.

The Hagerstown Suns are the single A affiliate of the New York Mets. For more information, or to purchase Suns game tickets or sponsorships, contact the Suns at 301.791.6266 or at info@hagerstownsuns.com. The Suns are owned by Los Angeles based Mandalay Baseball Properties.

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