2010 PHR finalists. Photo courtesy of Major League Baseball.
Paladin Sports Outreach will host the Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run local competition this Saturday, April 9.
The free skills competition is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14. The top competitors have a chance to advance to compete in the PHR National Finals, which will take place at the 2011 MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field in Phoenix.
The competition will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at JO Combs Traditional Academy, 37327 N. Gantzel Rd. in San Tan Valley.
All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/waiver form, in-person, prior to participating in the competition.
Girls and boys will compete and be awarded in separate divisions. Girls compete in a softball division and boys will compete in a baseball division. Any method of underhand/overhand pitching or throwing is allowed.
Your child’s age as of July 17th of this year determines his or her age in this year’s competition.
Paladin Sports Outreach is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, established to bring sports and recreation programs to undeserved communities in the San Tan Area and beyond.
For more information call 480-285-9459 or email info@paladinsports.org.
