Contact: Rebecca Kelley [email protected] C: (619) 384-5269 Date: February 18, 2016
SPORTS AUTHORITY, GOLD GLOVE AWARD WINNERS AND COUNCILMEMBER CATE INSPIRE YOUTH TO SWING FOR THE FENCES
San Diego, CA: To kick off the baseball season, Sports Authority is partnering with Clairemont Hilltoppers Little League and the Toby Wells YMCA for its annual Baseball Field Day Clinics at Cadman Park this Saturday, February 20th, 2016.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., 250 San Diego youth, including twenty (20) Toby Wells YMCA youth, ages eleven through fourteen, will take part in free, educational clinics and exercises focused on key infield, outfield, pitching, hitting and agility fundamentals.
“The City of San Diego is honored to recognize Sports Authority with a City of San Diego proclamation for their philanthropic efforts and contributions to expanding America’s Favorite Pastime,” per Councilmember Chris Cate. “I am extremely pleased that Sports Authority chose families in District 6 to be the recipients of donors’ time, talent and treasures.”
“Sports Authority is one of the nation’s largest full-line sporting goods retailers dedicated to providing customers with great values and great brands. We have nine locations in San Diego county and promote active, healthy living for all members of the community,” stated Katie Feingold, Sports Authority.
“Thanks to the generosity of Sports Authority and its partners, twenty (20) YMCA youth will receive a shopping spree at the Sports Authority on Balboa Avenue,” said Siddhartha Vivek, YMCA of San Diego County.
WHAT: Sports Authority Baseball Field Day
WHERE: Cadman Park, 4280 Avati Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
WHEN: Saturday, February 20th, 2016 | 9:00 a.m.
VISUALS: Councilmember Chris Cate (District 6), Ozzie Smith and Cal Ripken, Jr. (Gold Glove Award Winners and Hall of Famers), Rawlings Gold Glove and YMCA youth
About Councilmember Chris Cate: Chris Cate is an advocate and voice for all residents in District 6. Chris proudly represents the neighborhoods of Clairemont Mesa, Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa, Miramar, Park Village and Sorrento Valley.