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Pitch, Hit & Run Free Competition


Ages 7–14


West Park Baseball Fields


Registration: 11:00am

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Competition: Noon–1:30pm


This free baseball/softball competition is for boys and girls who love the game. Youngsters have a chance to advance through four levels of competition: the Local, Sectional, Team Championship at a major league ballpark, and the National Finals at the 2014 All-Star Game.

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Groups are separated by age and gender: 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, and 13–14


Age is determined as of July 17, 2014. All participants will be asked to provide a form of age verification (birth certificate, etc.). All participants must sign a registration/waiver form.


There are three events that each player participates in: The PITCH portion of the program will test how accurately a competitor can throw strikes to a designated “Strike Zone” target. The HIT portion of the program will test a competitor’s ability to hit from a stationary tee for distance and accuracy. The RUN portion of the program will measure a competitor’s speed in a sprint from second base, around third, and across home plate.

For complete information visit www.DPParks.org or call 847-391-5700.

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