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Date: February 18, 2016

SPORTS AUTHORITY, GOLD GLOV E AW ARD W INNERS AND COUNCILMEMBER CATE

INSPIRE YOUTH TO SW ING FOR THE FENCES
San Diego, CA: To kick off the baseball season, Sports Authority is partnering with Clairemont
Hilltoppers Little League and the Toby Wells YMCA for its annual Baseball Field Day Clinics at Cadman
Park this Saturday, February 20th, 2016.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., 250 San Diego youth, including twenty (20) Toby Wells YMCA youth, ages eleven
through fourteen, will take part in free, educational clinics and exercises focused on key infield, outfield,
pitching, hitting and agility fundamentals.
The City of San Diego is honored to recognize Sports Authority with a City of San Diego proclamation
for their philanthropic efforts and contributions to expanding Americas Favorite Pastime, per
Councilmember Chris Cate. I am extremely pleased that Sports Authority chose families in District 6 to
be the recipients of donors time, talent and treasures.
Sports Authority is one of the nations largest full-line sporting goods retailers dedicated to providing
customers with great values and great brands. We have nine locations in San Diego county and
promote active, healthy living for all members of the community, stated Katie Feingold, Sports
Authority.
Thanks to the generosity of Sports Authority and its partners, twenty (20) YMCA youth will receive a
shopping spree at the Sports Authority on Balboa Avenue, said Siddhartha Vivek, YMCA of San Diego
County.
WHAT: Sports Authority Baseball Field Day
WHERE: Cadman Park, 4280 Avati Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
WHEN: Saturday, February 20th, 2016 | 9:00 a.m.
VISUALS: Councilmember Chris Cate (District 6), Ozzie Smith and Cal Ripken, Jr. (Gold Glove Award
Winners and Hall of Famers), Rawlings Gold Glove and YMCA youth
About Councilmember Chris Cate:
Chris Cate is an advocate and voice for all residents in District 6. Chris proudly represents the neighborhoods of
Clairemont Mesa, Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa, Miramar, Park Village and Sorrento Valley.