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sleeperzbaseball
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Posted - 08/20/2019 : 16:10:43
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Peachtree Ridge Park will be hosting a HR Derby tentatively planned for Saturday September 28th. It is opened to baseball and softball players between the ages of 6 and 12. The cost to participate is $5 for 6U-8U for 8 swings, $10 for 9U-12U for 15 swings. We will be awarding prizes to the winner of each age bracket and sport. We will also be awarding a prize to the player that hits the furthest home run. You can sign up through the following link https://theridgeggbl.teamapp.com/events/9286570.
We will be taking preorders for event t-shirts through the website as well.
During the event, we will be drawing for raffle items that include Gift Cards, Baseball Swag and other items. |
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sleeperzbaseball
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Posted - 08/27/2019 : 12:20:54
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Update: The Derby will be on the 21st. |
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sleeperzbaseball
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Posted - 08/27/2019 : 13:47:48
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One more update: Start time will be 11:00AM |
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sleeperzbaseball
26 Posts |
Posted - 08/29/2019 : 07:43:01
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Come join us for our first home run derby. We will split competitors up by age and everyone will have a shot at hitting a "Home Run". We will be utilizing Field 3 for the Derby. The start time of the Derby is currently 11AM and will go until everyone has participated and we crown our champions.
The Rules for the Derby are as follows: 1 - Event open to Baseball and Softball Players 2 - There will be age divisions for each sports (6U, 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U and 12U) 3 - The players age is his/her actual age on the day of the event (not the cutoff date for rec baseball age determination) 4 - Each age group will get a specific number of pitches to hit the most home runs they can. 6U - 8U will get 8 swings (with 6U either coach pitch or off the tee) 9U - 12U will get 15 swings 5 - A home run will be counted based on the following distances: 6U (B&S), 7U (S) - 50 ft 7U (B), 8U(S) - 65 ft 8U (B), 9U (S)- 80 ft 9U (B), 10U (S) - 95 ft 10U (B), 11U (S) - 110 ft 11U (B), 12U (S) - 130 ft 12U (B), 11U (Travel) - 150 ft 12U (Travel) - Over the fence 6 - Each participant will have the option of going two rounds. The winners of the Derby will be determined based on the highest single round total of Home Runs. In the event of a tie, the player with the longest HR distance will be crowned the champ.
Prizes will be given out as follows: - Winner of each age group and division - Longest Ball hit in each age group - Team with the most participants will receive a pass for your team and coaches to attend a GGC Baseball Game.
Event T-Shirts will be available for pre-order and can be picked up the weekend before the event or at the event. We will also take orders for t-shirts at the event and will notify you when they are available for pick up.
Please select the ticket for the correct age group and sport. If you are pre-ordering t-shirts, please identify the size of shirt, you can add additional shirts if you wish
A raffle will be drawn at the end of the day and we will be selling tickets throughout the event. You will not need to be present to win. Tickets will be $5.00 per Ticket or 6 for $25.00. Items that will be raffled off are as follows: 1 - 2 Pairs of Spiderz BCA Batting Gloves 2 - Weekday Foursome at Sugar Hill Golf Club 3 - Gift Certificate from 7 Sisters Salon 4 - Gift Card and Necklace from DressUp 5 - Two Plate Crate Baseball Swag Boxes 6 - Gift Card from Taco Mac 7 - Bluetooth Headphones 8 - Two Gift Certificates from Tequila Mama Taqueria 9 - Four Baseball Floor Mats (Braves, UGA, GT, and PR Lions) from FanMats.com 10 - "Beat Cancer" Display Bat from Phoenix Bats 11 - Custom PR Lions wood bat from Young Bat Company
King of Pops will also be on site as well as the concession stand being open.
Register at https://theridgeggbl.teamapp.com/events/9286570.html |
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sleeperzbaseball
26 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2019 : 08:00:20
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We've also added a Hitzem Garage Batting Cage to the list of take items. |
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sleeperzbaseball
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Posted - 09/11/2019 : 14:51:07
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UPDATE: We will also be selling Chik Fil A chicken sandwiches on a limited quantity basis in addition to King of Pops being there. Search for 1st Annual PRYAA Home Run Derby on FB to see the awards and additional announcements. |
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sleeperzbaseball
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Posted - 09/14/2019 : 16:23:07
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D-Bat Johns Creek will be out at the event with giveaways and doing quick evaluations |
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sleeperzbaseball
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Posted - 09/20/2019 : 18:57:50
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One last thing I forgot to mention. The Derby starts at 11 but you take your swings when you sign up. The age groups won't hit all at once. We'll keep track of the HR's and contact the winners at the end of the event. |
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