Buddy Baseball Newsletter
August 2018
Hello Buddy Baseball Fans, 
 
Our fall season is almost here. Make sure you register by Friday, August 24th. We are initially limiting our players with special needs to the first 100 players. After that we will close registration, even if it is before August 24th.
 
Thanks to Fox 13 - Good Day Tampa Bay - Charley's World for having us on to promote our upcoming 10th year of Buddy Baseball. This was our third time featured on Charley's World. It was a great day having the kids come out early to play a game and to be on television. Thanks to the City of Temple Terrace - Mayor Mel Jurado, City Manager - Charles Stephenson, Director of Leisure Services - Karl Langfeld, Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Foundation Executive Director - Steffen Thomas and Rays Mascot - Raymond for coming out to talk about their involvement with the league. (Videos below)
 
Good luck to those going back to school! Please help us spread the word about Buddy Baseball to your friends. 
 
Mark your calendars for our Meet and Greet on Saturday, September 22nd.  Opening Day will be Saturday, September 29th.  
 
Russ Oberbroeckling
Executive Director

We're on TV!

Fox 13 - Charley's World

Fox 13 - Charley's World

Thanks to Fox 13 Good Day Tampa Bay for having us on to promote the upcoming season. If you missed the interview, here it is.
Registration
Registration is open for our Fall season. Registration deadline is Friday August 24, 2018, 6:00 pm. To ensure that we have enough buddies for our players, we are initially limiting registration to the first 100 players with special needs. After that we will close player registration and you will be put on a waiting list. Register now if you haven't already.
Season Dates:
Meet and Greet - Saturday, September 22nd
Season - Saturdays, September 29th - November 10th       
 
Financial assistance is available

Player Spotlight -  Nkiyah Porter
Nkiyah Porter

Nkiyah is 10 years old and attends Lighthouse School for Creative Learning. She enjoys reading, drawing, singing, dancing and gaming. Nyikah's favorite subject in school is science and she would like to meet Bruno Mars.
Buddy Spotlight - David Taylor
David Taylor

This will be David's ninth season of Buddy Baseball. He is an Eagle Scout and is 14 years old. David attends Newsome High School and his favorite TV show is Stranger Things. According to David, the best thing about summer is no school.
Rookie Spotlight
Kaylin Rodriguez
Kaylin Rodriguez

This past spring was Kaylin's first season with Buddy Baseball. She is 9 years old and attends Wiregrass Elementary. She has two older brothers and a Maltipoo dog. Kaylin owns every stuffed animal under the sun. If she had $1000, she would buy more stuffed animals. If Kaylin was famous, it would be for her personality.
Coach Spotlight - Josh Manley
Joshua Manley
 
This will be Joshua's 12th season with the Cyclones, but he has managed to keep active with baseball one way or another since starting in little league locally at Northside.
Joshua is 33 and was born in Tampa. He is a proud graduate of Florida State University. His hobbies include collecting sports/entertainment memorabilia and loves catching his favorite comedians when they come through town.  Joshua is a Fortune 500 Recruiter and hopes to take a long weekend off with his Dad soon to check out the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY before long.  His words to live by: "Its chaos, be kind" - Michelle McNamara.
Parent Spotlight - Julie Ames

Buddy Baseball - Julie Ames

Julie Ames

Thanks to Julie Ames for sharing her thoughts on the parents' perspective of Buddy Baseball. Joining her in the video are her daughters, Maria, Christina and Anna.
Sponsor Spotlight
Tampa Bay Rays

Buddy Baseball - Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have been long time supporters of the league. They realize how important baseball is to young people, the lessons learned and how impactful Buddy Baseball is to so many. Thanks to Rays Baseball Foundation Executive Director - Steffen Thomas for coming out to show his support to the league.
City of Temple Terrace

Buddy Baseball - City of Temple Terrace

City of Temple Terrace

We wouldn't be able to have the league if it were not for the support of the City of Temple Terrace. The Mayor, City Manager, City Council and the Department of Leisure Services all have been wonderful to us. We can't thank them enough. In the video: Mayor - Mel Juardo, City Manager - Charles Stephenson and Director of Leisure Services - Karl Langfeld.

Fall Flyers
Click on the link below to download a copy of our Fall 2018 Flyer. 
Baseball Joke ...


Why did the police officer rush to the baseball game?

Because someone stole second base!  


Contact Us
(813) 416-5742
Until next time...   PLAY BALL!!

Russ Oberbroeckling
Executive Director
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