Thunder to play exhibition game in Prairie du Chien, Wis.
Published on April 29, 2009 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Rockford Thunder News Release
ROCKFORD - The Rockford Thunder announced today that they will play an exhibition game against the "Area Stars" of Prairie du Chien, Wis. on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 5 p.m. They will also host a youth clinic in the morning.
The day will begin with a two-hour instructional youth clinic by the Thunder for girls ages 8-18. The clinic, sponsored by Jones' Black Angus, will begin at 11 a.m. and will take place at St. Feriole Island Park. The clinic will cover all aspects of the game, including fielding, throwing, hitting, base running, catching and pitching. Registration for the clinic is $40 and is limited to the first 60 players. The registration fee includes a clinic t-shirt and a ticket to the exhibition game. Any questions concerning the clinic call Ron Sedgwick at (608) 326-8437 ext. 4128 or e-mail sedro@pdc.k12.wi.us.
The game activities will begin at 1:30 p.m. with an 11-12 year old Little League game between Eastman and Prairie du Chien on the Isle of Capri Field. There will also be an "Old Timers" limited arc game at 1:30 between Seneca and Prairie du Chien on the George Family Field. Immediately following these two games, the Rockford Thunder and the Area Stars will take the field for batting practice.
The day of events is sponsored by Prairie Pizza and Culver's Restaurant and tickets are priced at $4 for students K-12 and $7 for adults. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling Judy O'Kane (608) 326-6181.
The Area Stars are coached by former softball greats Denny Fuller and Lloyd Beers. Team members are Travis Stram, Scott Gillitzer, Brent Petsche, Steve Jones, Ashley Strnad, Nate Cejka, Dustin O'Kane, Nick Lenzendorf, and Drew Bode from Prairie du Chien; Dan Wall, Adam Achenbach and Grant Russell from Eastman; Dustin Ray from Seneca, Brad Bay, Todd Fischer and Al Gillingham from Boscobel; Mike McClurg from Viroqua; Micah Thingvold from Muscoda; Dan Bender from Fennimore; and Todd Loomis and Jamie McCarthy from Wauzeka.
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