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Promoting Youth Learning & Fitness The Pirates have a long tradition of working with youth to help promote education and the game of baseball, as well as provide young people with the opportunity to participate in healthy, social activities in a safe and friendly environment. 12 2007 PIRATES COMMUNITY REPORT Pitcher Ian Snell teaches fundamentals to a group of “Taking It to the Fields” participants.
[Youth Baseball Programs] Pitcher Zach Duke with members of a local youth baseball organization. >> Junior Pirates • The Junior Pirates program is a joint effort between Citiparks and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Junior Pirates creates an opportunity for boys and girls from the ages of four to eight years old to learn the fundamentals of baseball. Each youth participant and coach receives a Junior Pirates T-shirt, Pirates baseball cap, and a player photo. Over 2,000 Junior Pirates participants from 19 city neighborhoods are recognized at PNC Park on Junior Pirates Day. >> BIG League Baseball/Softball programs • Citiparks Pittsburgh BIG League Sports is a cooperative effort between the Pirates, Citiparks and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania. The shared goal is to create <strong>com</strong>prehensive recreational programs that provide quality athletic and education opportunities in Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Each year approximately 3,000 boys and girls participate in BIG League Sports organized programs. • In addition to providing financial support to BIG League Sports, the Pirates host the annual Mayor’s Cup Championship Games at PNC Park. >> Taking it to the Fields • This program is a youth baseball fundraising program that allows boys and girls, ages six to 18, from youth baseball and softball associations to raise money by selling Pirates tickets. • As an added incentive for participating in Taking it to the Fields, children have the opportunity to learn baseball fundamentals from Pirates’ players and coaches during Youth Skills Workshops at PNC Park. • Over 400 youth attended the Youth Skills Workshops during the 2007 season. >> High School Amateur Baseball Program • In 2007, 22 Pittsburgh-area high school baseball teams participated in this special Pirates ticket fundraising program to help raise money for their schools. • This program also gives the teams the opportunity to play an exhibition game at PNC Park. 2007 PIRATES COMMUNITY REPORT 13
Page 1 and 2: In the Community 2007
Page 3 and 4: “Any time you have an opportunity
Page 5 and 6: Pirates Charities Pitcher Ian Snell
Page 7 and 8: [Pittsburgh RBI] Pirates Charities
Page 9 and 10: [Team Charity Work] [Team Promotion
Page 11: [Pirates Alumni Association, Inc.]
Page 15 and 16: [Youth Education Programs] >> Educa
Page 17 and 18: [Corporate Partner Programs] >> U.S
Page 19 and 20: [Non-Profit Recap] >> Cystic Fibros
Page 21 and 22: [Minority Initiatives] [Pirates Min
Page 23 and 24: [Players Wives Organization] Kristi
Page 25 and 26: [Year-Round Activities] [Off-Season
Page 27 and 28: [Just for Kids] >> Tickets for Kids
Page 29 and 30: [League-Wide Initiatives] [Major Le
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