THIS IS YOUR CHANCE……..
……to compete in a Major League Ballpark or the 2009 Major League All-Star Game!!
Purpose
PITCH, HIT & RUN is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the "FUN" element of baseball competition. Participants will compete in three important aspects of baseball: pitching, hitting & running.
Participants
The four age groups are: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 with boys and girls competing together (age is determined as of July 17, 2010).
Structure
PITCH, HIT & RUN Youngsters may advance through four levels of competition – Local, Sectional, Team Championship (Major League Ballpark) and National Finals (2010 MLB All-Star Game).
Eligibility
· The competition is free for all participants.
· All boys and girls, ages 7-14, are welcome to participate.
· All participants must provide a copy of a valid birth certificate or baptismal record for age verification when asked. Failure to provide proof of age may result in disqualification.
· All participants must sign a registration/waiver form.
Objectives
Pitch - The PITCH portion of the program will test how accurately a competitor can throw strikes from 45 feet to a designated "Strike Zone" target.
Hit - The HIT portion of the program will test a competitor's ability to hit a baseball from a stationary tee, along a tape measure from home plate, toward straight-away centerfield. Hits will be measured for distance and accuracy.
Run - The RUN portion of the program will measure a competitor's speed in a sprint from second base, around third, and across home plate.
See you at the Competition May 1, 2010!!