Government of the District of
Columbia
Executive
Office of the Mayor
For Immediate
Release
April 8, 2008
CONTACT:
Dena
Iverson
202-727-6914 (office)
Fenty Announces Congressional Bank Baseball Classic
To Be Played At Nationals Park
Washington, DC—Mayor Adrian M. Fenty announced today that the first
Congressional Bank Baseball Classic, a regional high school baseball tournament,
will be played at Nationals Park on May 31, 2008.
The Classic will include four
games being played between area schools. The day will begin with a game between
the DC Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) East and West Division
champions, which will be followed by a game between the two top private school
teams, followed by an All-Star game featuring players from across the region.
The tournament will end with the DC High School Baseball Classic, where the
DCIAA and private/parochial game winners will face off.
“I am looking forward to watching
youth from all over the area play in this state-of-the-art ballpark,” said Mayor
Fenty. “This event will be a great opportunity for our students to showcase
their talent for their fans and for the viewing audience.”
The tournament will be preceded by
pre-game clinics and hitting demonstrations, ending with an evening celebration
to award the champion the Classic Cup, as well as announce each team’s Most
Valuable Player. The All-Star Game and the championship game will be broadcast
on Comcast SportsNet.
The Classic’s primary sponsors are
Congressional Bank, Modell’s Sporting Goods and The Washington Post.
Event proceeds will benefit DCIAA activities, equipment, mentoring programs and
the participating schools. In addition, college scouts and coaches will be
invited.
“We are excited to work with Mayor Fenty, Council, and
sponsors to showcase high school baseball in the District at the new Nationals
Park,” said Gregory A. O’Dell, DC Sports and Entertainment Commission chief
executive officer. “We are committed to building sports programs for our
District youth and this event is just one way to recognize student athletes and
encourage them to become responsible leaders through teamwork, physical fitness
and community involvement.”
Promotion for the tournament will
include an in-store campaign at Modell’s Sporting Goods, pro bono
advertising in The Washington Post and promotions at Nationals Park
during the teams’ home games. A rain date has been set for June 1, in the event
of inclement weather
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