The Florida Marlins offer opportunities for children of all ages to enjoy baseball through the following programs.
The Youth Baseball Clinic Series allows Marlins coaches and players the opportunity to pass along their baseball knowledge to kids. In order to give children the experience of learning baseball from professionals, the Marlins conduct clinics on select Saturday mornings throughout the year. Marlins players and coaches teach the fundamentals of pitching, hitting and fielding.
Marlins Youth Baseball Clinic Hotline, (305) 614-7542.
The Florida Marlins are reaching out to youth baseball and softball leagues throughout South Florida, inviting them to join the Youth Baseball and Softball Partnership Program. There are numerous benefits to being a part of the Youth Baseball and Softball Partnership Program, including access to deeply discounted tickets, parades for league participants and exclusive league recognition during games at Land Shark Stadium. For more information email msignorello@marlins.com
Marlins fans, here is your chance to help make a difference in the South Florida Community! The Marlins double-play duo of shortstop Hanley Ramirez and All-Star second baseman Dan Uggla encourage Marlins fans to donate new and used baseball equipment to the Baseball Tomorrow Fund Youth Equipment Drive. All of the equipment that is collected will be distributed to kids who cannot afford to purchase their own baseball equipment.
The 2009 Baseball Tomorrow Fund Equipment Drive will take place on Friday, July 17.
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. The mission of BTF is to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball throughout the world by funding programs, fields, coaches' training, and the purchase of uniforms and equipment to encourage and maintain youth participation in the game. More »
Through Buses for Baseball, local inner-city youth groups are treated to a day at the ballpark. The program is a cooperative effort among the Players Trust for Children, the Florida Marlins, and the local transit authority -- the Players Trust for Children arranges the day, the Marlins supply the tickets and refreshments, and the transit authority supplies the bus. As the kids arrive at the stadium, they are welcomed by Marlins players for an exciting and unforgettable experience.
MLB Pitch, Hit & Run is a grassroots skills competition that focuses on three fundamental baseball elements: fielding/throwing, batting, and base running. The competition helps children ages 7-14 focus on becoming better all-around players. More »
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) is a youth program offering children ages 13-18, who live in disadvantaged areas, the opportunity to participate in organized baseball. This program is designed to promote interest in baseball, academic achievement and social responsibility. The Florida Marlins and KPMG supply the uniforms, umpires and equipment for more than 400 children. Three Marlins all-star teams have won the RBI World Series:
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