Virginia Baseball Teams Up with Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville/Albemarle for an Afternoon of Fun

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Dec. 8, 2004

Charlottesville, VA – The entire University of Virginia baseball team and coaching staff is partnering with Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville/Albemarle for an afternoon of baseball instruction to children on December 8, 2004 from 4:00 – 5:30 PM at the UVa baseball stadium’s new indoor/outdoor facilities. This event will involve approximately 40 children from two of the four B&GC sites.

Brian O’Connor, the men’s baseball head coach, will oversee the instruction of the children along with members of the team and additional coaching staff. The kids will receive hands-on lessons on a variety of basic baseball fundamentals such as hitting, fielding, and pitching. Timothy Sinatra, B&GC Executive Director, stated, “We are very excited about the UVa Baseball Team’s interest in our youth. In addition to teaching fundamental baseball skills, these U.Va. students serve as great positive role models for the youth who will be participating in this event.”

Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville/Albemarle is part of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations and Boys & Girls Clubs of America working to help youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. With four existing units, Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville/Albemarle offers daily access to a broad range of programs in five core program areas: Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Today, over 600 youth are taking advantage of the programs, activities, and services provided by Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville/Albemarle. They benefit from trained, caring, professional staff and volunteers who help them take control of their lives, envision productive futures and reach their goals.________________________________________________UVa Baseball Stadium Directions:

From the East/West: Take I-64 to exit 118B (Culpeper-Charlottesville). Take second exit (sign will say University of Virginia Information Center and Business 250 East) and bear right onto Ivy Rd. At second stop light, turn left on to Copeley Rd. The baseball field is behind the track on the left and not visible from the road. Turn left on Lannigan Road, just before the track. Lannigan Road will be on your left after you cross over a bridge. Drive up to the baseball stadium and park in the gravel lot down the first base line.

From the North: Take Route 29 south into Charlottesville (Emmet St.). Turn right at Massie Rd. Go to the next stop light and turn left onto Copeley Rd. The baseball field is behind the track on the right and not visible from the road. Turn right on Lannigan Road, just past the track. Drive up to the baseball stadium and park in the gravel lot down the first base line.

From the South: Take Route 29 to Business Route 250 East (sign will say University of Virginia Information Center) and bear right onto Ivy Rd. At second stop light, turn left onto Copeley Rd. The baseball field is behind the track on the left and not visible from the road. Turn left on Lannigan Road, just before the track. Lannigan Road will be on your left after you cross over a bridge. Drive up to the baseball stadium and park in the gravel lot down the first base line.

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