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Come PLAY BALL with the Washington Nationals and DC Public Library!
Each June, all MLB teams come together to encourage youth baseball and softball participation across the country as part of the MLB PLAY BALL Initiative. The Nationals PLAY BALL Weekend event is geared toward children ages 5-14 and will take place on Saturday, June 14 at the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The event includes a fun, fast-paced clinic for participants ages 5-12 and an MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run competition for ages 13-14. Some of your favorite librarians will be present for storytime during the event.
Registration is FREE and all participants will receive:
A Nationals PLAY BALL t-shirt
One (1) PLAY BALL bat and ball set
A book from Everybody Wins DC
An opportunity to meet special guests from the Nationals
Healthy snacks provided by D.C. Central Kitchen
Ages 5-12: Event Details for MLB Play Ball clinic
TIME:
Check-in: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Team Time on Field: 10:00 a.m.
Play Ball Activities: 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Event Concludes: 11:30 a.m.
Ages 13-14 : Event Details for MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition
Find the registration links below! No prior baseball/softball experience is required. Dress comfortably in athletic clothing and close-toed shoes, bring your water bottle and a baseball glove, and come prepared to have a good time! Metal spikes are prohibited from being worn on the fields.
AGE GROUP: | 5 - 12 Years Old | 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) |
EVENT TYPE: | Educational Program | Discover Summer |
Fort Dupont Park - 3675 Ely Pl SE, Washington, DC 20019
