Featuring players and coaches from Army and Marist Wednesday, April 25 Dutchess Stadium, Fishkill, N.Y.

. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. Clinic begins promptly at 3 p.m. First pitch between Army and Marist at 6:05 p.m.
The rst 150 individuals to preregister for the clinic will receive a commemorative Hudson Valley Baseball Classic t-shirt Clinic will run for 50 minutes and is for boys and girls ages 8-18 Each registrant will receive a voucher for a free ticket to a Hudson Valley Renegades game Players and coaches will emphasize throwing and catching, hitting, base running and defense Six children who pre-register for the clinic will be chosen at random to participate in on-eld, in-game activities. Children must be pre-registered to be eligible. Winners will be notied at the clinic.

FREE BASEBALL CLINIC

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Athletes can pre-register at Armys ofcial athletic web site (www.goARMYsports.com) or Marists ofcial athletic web site (www.GoRedFoxes.com). For more information, call the Army Athletic Communications Ofce at (845) 938-3303 or the Marist Sports Information Ofce at (845) 575-3321.

Being held in conjunction with the 2012 WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic

2012 WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic Clinic Registration

By signing this application, I release the Hudson Valley Renegades, Dutchess County Stadium Corporation, the United States Military Academy and Marist College; its agents and representatives, from any claims or responsibility for injuries suffered in the 2012 WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic pre-game clinic. I knowingly assume all risks associated with participation, even if arising from negligence of the participants or others, and assume full responsibility for my childs participation. I further certify that my child is in good physical condition and can participate in the 2012 WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic pre-game clinic. I also authorize the site medical director and/or athletic trainer to provide any medical care and treatment if deemed necessary.

Please print clearly Name of Registrant: ___________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________________________________ E-mail Address: _______________________________________________ Age: ________ How many times have you attended the pre-game clinic? ____________

Signature of Parent or Guardian: _________________________________

Printed name of Parent or Guardian: ______________________________

Please fax completed and signed form to either: Army Ofce of Athletic Communications (845-446-2556) or Marist Sports Information Ofce (845-471-0466).

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For Immediate Release (April 10, 2012) For More Information Contact: Bob Beretta, Army (845-938-3303) Mike Ferraro, Marist (845-575-3321) Corey Whitted, Hudson Valley Renegades (845-838-0094) ARMY, MARIST, RENEGADES TEAM FOR HUDSON VALLEY BASEBALL CLASSIC Hudson Valley Renegades Join with Army, Marist for Special Community Event FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Ofcials from the Hudson Valley Renegades, Army Athletic Association and Marist College Athletic Department today announced the details of the seventh annual WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic, to be played between Army and Marist at Dutchess Stadium on April 25. The inaugural Hudson Valley Baseball Classic was played at Dutchess Stadium on April 19, 2006, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of 2,619 the largest to ever witness a college baseball game in the Hudson Valley. That gure was surpassed the following year on May 2 when 3,016 streamed into Dutchess Stadium to watch the second Hudson Valley Baseball Classic. Despite temperatures hovering in the 30s shortly after rst pitch on April 30, 2008, the event drew a crowd of 2,375. Attendance jumped to 2,754 for the 2009 with the 2010 crowd at 2,407. Last years game was played in front of 2,422 fans. The contest pits the Hudson Valleys lone Division I baseball programs, Army and Marist, and brings together residents and fan bases from neighboring communities for an evening of quality entertainment at the home of the areas lone minor league baseball team afliated with a major league franchise, the Hudson Valley Renegades. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. for this years contest and will showcase a pair of teams with NCAA aspirations. The start of the game has been moved up an hour to ensure the postgame reworks will be included. We are excited to be hosting the seventh annual WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic, said Hudson Valley Renegades General Manager Eben Yager. Anytime you can engage an entire community in one event supporting the top two Division I baseball programs in the area is always a good thing. Families will not only be able to watch their kids participate in a free clinic but they will enjoy a night of free baseball and postgame reworks. For the seventh consecutive year, in conjunction with the WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic, a free baseball clinic for boys and girls ages 8 to 18 will be conducted by players and coaches from both Army and Marist on the Dutchess Stadium playing eld prior to the game from 3:00 to 3:50 p.m. The rst 150 individuals to pre-register for the clinic will receive a T-shirt commemorating the event, while all those participating in the clinic will receive a voucher for a free ticket to a Renegades game later this summer. Those wishing to attend the clinic can pre-register at Armys ofcial website (www.goARMYsports.com) or Marists ofcial website (www.GoRedFoxes.com) beginning at noon on Wednesday. Individuals can also register for the event on the day of the clinic at Dutchess Stadium. The clinic has proven to be a rousing success with nearly 200 area youths participating each year.

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HUDSON VALLEY BASEBALL CLASSIC 2-2-2-2-2 In a popular twist added four years ago, six youths who pre-register and attend the pregame clinic will be selected at random to participate in on-eld festivities during the game itself. Two lucky youngsters will accompany Army head coach Joe Sottolano and Marist head coach Chris Tracz to home plate to present lineup cards during the Umpires Meeting prior to the game. Four others clinic attendees will be chosen to hold the on-eld microphone during renditions of The Star Spangled Banner (pregame) and God Bless America (seventh-inning stretch). The WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic is truly one of the highlights of our season, said Sottolano. It is a great community event that allows us to showcase the talents of two strong Division I baseball teams. Our players and coaches look forward to this event every year and take pride in working with the boys and girls that participate in the pre-game clinic. We are thankful for the roles that both schools play in putting the Classic together, but most importantly we are grateful for all of the hard work by the Renegades and Chamber of Commerce for this rst-class event. This is my seventh time participating in the Hudson Valley Baseball Classic, and it is a great event for everyone involved, said Tracz. Being a part of any event with West Point is an honor, and to showcase Division I baseball in the Hudson Valley is great for our community. Our players and staff hold this event in a special place because of the involvement with the young people they get to work with and the bigger picture that sports play in our community. All of the game-day features associated with a Hudson Valley Renegades home contest will be in operation for the Hudson Valley Baseball Classic once again, with Renegades staff members shouldering their normal game-day details. Rookie, Rene and Rascal, the Renegades popular family of mascots, will be attendance, joining mascots from both Marist and Army. Pregame festivities will include an autograph session with players from both Army and Marist, an on-eld Color Guard presenting colors and a contingent of the Army Glee Club and Marist Singers performing the National Anthem. A spectacular reworks show provided by Legion Fireworks Company will cap the evening. The impressive reworks display will begin immediately following the on-eld presentation of the WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic Trophy to the team captains and head coach of the winning club. The WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic is one of the highlight events for our intercollegiate athletic program each spring, said Army Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan. I really enjoyed my rst one last year and I am looking forward to this game. Were thrilled to be able to provide Hudson Valley residents with a great night of interaction with our cadetathletes and outstanding free entertainment. Id like to thank the leadership of the Renegades and Marist Athletic Director Tim Murray and his staff for their contributions in helping to make this event such an annual success. Once again, we are honored to compete against Army in the Hudson Valley Baseball Classic, said Marist Director of Athletics Tim Murray. Id like to thank the Hudson Valley Renegades organization for the great job they do in putting this event together, and for the ne work they do all summer long. I also want to thank the Army Athletic Association and our sponsors for their great efforts in making this a successful day every year. Were looking forward to a day of great baseball with an enjoyable family atmosphere.

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HUDSON VALLEY BASEBALL CLASSIC 3-3-3-3-3 For the rst time, fans who cannot make it to Dutchess Stadium can watch a video stream of the contest through Armys ITT Exelis Knight Vision package. Live radio for the game will be provided as well. The Army call is available on WALL (1340-AM) and WEOK (1390AM) and also through www.goARMYsports.com. Marist is expected to offer radio as well. Army will also offer an ingame blog. As in the past, there will be no admission charge for the event. However, complimentary tickets will be required to enter Dutchess Stadium on April 25. Tickets can be picked up at the Renegades ofces, athletic departments at both Army and Marist and businesses across the Hudson Valley beginning later this week. Tickets will also be available for pickup at Dutchess Stadium the night of the Classic. Fans can contact the Hudson Valley Renegades (845-838-0094), Army Athletic Association (845-938-3303) or Marist Athletic Department (845-575-3321) for further information regarding ticket distribution policies and locations. Sponsorship revenue as well as a portion of the concessions revenue will be donated by the Hudson Valley Renegades to the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Each chamber has received a signicant donation from the Hudson Valley Renegades, courtesy of the Hudson Valley Baseball Classic, each of the past six years. Batting practice for both teams will be open to the public with the sessions running from 4-5:10 p.m. Army will conduct its batting practice period from 3:55 to 4:30 p.m., followed by Marist from 4:30 to 5:05 p.m. Team autograph sessions will take place from 5:30-5:45 p.m. in the stands along both baselines. Full team introductions and pregame festivities will follow with rst pitch of the seventh annual WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Media members wishing to attend the contest should contact Army Assistant Director for Athletic Communications Christian Anderson (845-938-6929) to arrange credentials. In the event of inclement weather, the 2012 WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic will be held on Thursday, April 26. For more information on the 2012 WRWD Hudson Valley Baseball Classic, please visit the ofcial Web sites of the Hudson Valley Renegades (www.hvrenegades.com), Army Athletic Association (www.goARMYsports.com) or Marist Athletic Department (www.GoRedFoxes.com).

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