Riga Recreation will host a free Major League Baseball® Jr. Home Run Derby Competition for area youth on Saturday, May 28 at 9 a.m. at Sanford Road Park.
The Major League Baseball® Jr. Home Run Derby™ is a free way for talented youngsters to showcase their hitting abilities, with the opportunity of competing at a National Finals during MLB® All-Star Week™.
Boys and girls are divided into two age divisions: 12U and 14U, and will have the chance to advance through three levels of competition. The Local Champions from both age divisions will advance to the Regional Level and Regional Champions will advance to the National Finals, which will take place during the 2016 MLB® All-Star Week™ in San Diego, California.
All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and have their parent or guardian fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition.
For questions concerning the competition, contact Riga Recreation 293-3880 ext. 130.
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