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World Ford - Pensacola Pelicans Instructional Clinic

July 29, 2005 - Central Baseball League (Central League)
Pensacola Pelicans News Release


The Pensacola Pelicans and World Ford announce today they have partnered for the second annual FREE baseball clinic at Pelican Park on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005.

The clinic will run from 10 a.m. to noon and feature Pelicans players and coaches as the instructors. Participants will be divided into groups and move around to hitting, fielding, base running, defense and throwing stations. Immediately following the clinic will be a free lunch and an autograph session.

World Ford is now accepting registration from the first 200 kids between the ages 9 - 15. In 2004, the camp quickly filled up as just over more than 150 athletes signed up with the excess being placed on a waiting list.

"We do not want to turn anyone away," said Pelicans General Manager George Stavrenos. "Last year was a great event, that's why we expanded the number of participants to 200 this year."

Participants can register at World Ford by calling Rich Ziemba at 476-9050. Registration will take place on a first come, first serve basis.

All athletes will receive a free clinic t-shirt for participating in the event.

Josh Courage Placed on Disabled List

Right handed pitcher and closer Josh Courage was placed on the DL today as he left the team to be with his family for an undisclosed family emergency. Courage will return to the Pelicans as soon as the situation is resolved.

Courage currently has a 4-2-6 record and has appeared in a team second highest 32 games pitched. He has struck 28 batters compared to only 14 walks.

Pelicans Hold Pet Food Drive at "Bark in the Park"

All donations benefit the Humane Society of Pensacola

On Tuesday, Aug. 2, the Pensacola Pelicans are hosting "Bark in the Park" to benefit the Humane Society of Pensacola. Gates open at 5:35 p.m. and game time is 6:35 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to bring their furry friends along with any non-perishable dog or cat food, clean blanket or toy to Pelican Park to be donated to the Humane Society. Anyone making a donation will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card from Petsmart.

In addition to the food drive, the Pensacola Active DogS (P.A.D.S.) Supersonic Flyball Team and the Five Flags Country Canine Square Dancers will be performing before, during and after the game.

Ticket price for "humans" in the Pet Seating Section/B.S.R.O Section is $5 per person (bring a chair or blanket as bleacher seating in this section is limited). General Admission tickets for fans without pets are $7 per person.

To ensure the safety of all guests, any dog entering the park must be on a leash, have current tags in plain view and adhere to park rules.

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