For Immediate Release                                             For More Information:

April 25, 2011                                                             Parks and Recreation:  485-3200

Youth Invited to Participate in Pitch, Hit & Run Competition April 30

(VICTORIA, TEXAS) The Victoria Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run Competition for area boys and a Softball Pitch, Hit and Run Competition for area girls on Saturday, April 30 at Riverside Stadium, 405 Memorial Drive in Riverside Park.

Registration begins at 8 am and the competition begins at 9 am. All participants MUST bring a copy of their birth certificate and complete the registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition.

There will be four age divisions: 7-8; 9-10; 11-12 and 13-14. Participants will have an opportunity to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2011 MLB All-Star Game 2011.

The individual Pitching, Hitting and Running Champion, along with the All-Around Champion in each age group at the Local Competition, will advance to the Sectional Level of Competition.

For more information, please call the Victoria Parks and Recreation Office at 485-3200 or email parks@victoriatx.org

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