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Whitecaps to donate in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Comstock Park, MISunday, May 20, 2012, the West Michigan Whitecaps will honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month by donating $0.50 from each individual ticket sold to the Children’s Assessment Center.  All proceeds will be used to provide essential services for children who have been sexually abused in Kent County.  Tickets for the 1:00 p.m.

Children's Assessment Center and Whitecaps team up to support Kent County children

Children's Assessment Center and Whitecaps team up to support Kent County children

On Sunday, May 20, 2012, the West Michigan Whitecaps will honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month by donating $0.50 from each individual ticket sold to the Children's Assessment Center. All proceeds will be used to provide essential services for children who have been sexually abused in Kent County. Tickets for the 1:00 p.m. game can be purchased from the West Michigan Whitecaps box office or at www.whitecapsbaseball.com. No special code is needed.

One in three girls and one in seven boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Most victims are assaulted multiple times, and over 90% are abused by someone they know, love, and trust. In one, child-friendly building, the Center provides community assessments, forensic interviews, medical examinations, crisis counseling, long-term therapy, court support, and victim advocacy for all suspected victims of child sexual abuse. All services are provided at no cost to children or their families.

Play Ball!

Play Ball!

Monday evening marked the return of the Grand Rapids Area Baseball League to the Alpine Township Sports Complex.  The cool weather and high winds did not seem to bother the players.

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Fútbol (Soccer) is Back

Fútbol (Soccer) is Back

The liga de fútbol de los inmigrantes   is back for another season at the Alpine Township Sports Complex on Alpine Church Road and Baumhoff.  They will be featuring soccer teams for men, women and youth and are are still recruiting teams or players regardless of nationality or skill level.  Games are scheduled for...

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West Michigan White Caps Opening Day!

West Michigan White Caps Opening Day!

As I drove by the Ballpark today I though what a  beautiful Spring day in April,  to start the season Opener at The West Michigan White Caps! So excited to see so many folks getting ready to start the baseball season out right by supporting our own local team!

Hosted at the spacious Fifth Third Ball Park in Comstock park easily located just off 131. Just take 131 North through Grand Rapids until you get to Exit 91 (West River Drive). The ballpark is straight through the light.

For a schedule of The Whitecaps games please check out http://www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t582


 

Whitecaps to hold open workout Tuesday

Whitecaps to hold open workout Tuesday

Fans will have their first chance to meet the 2012 West Michigan Whitecaps on Tuesday, April 3, when the team will take part in an open workout and autograph session from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fifth Third Ballpark.

The event is free to the public (free parking and admission). Gates open at 11:30 a.m. and the team will take the field shortly after for batting practice and infield practice. Following the on-field work, the team will sign autographs on the concourse. Fans will get a first peek at the new state-of-the-art high-resolution video board (one of the three largest in all of Minor League Baseball), the new manual scoreboard and other improvements around the ballpark.

A limited concessions menu will be available for purchase. Additionally, fans are encouraged to visit the Souvenir Shop to check out the new 2012 line of apparel, caps and novelties.

Whitecaps Opening Day tickets on sale for $5 Thursday

Whitecaps Opening Day tickets on sale for $5 Thursday

COMSTOCK PARK, MI - Reserved seat tickets to the West Michigan Whitecaps’ first home game of the 2012 season will be offered for a very special $5 price to the general public for one day only. On Thursday, March 22, fans can purchase tickets to the home opener for the special price of $5, more than half off the regular $10.50 price.

The Whitecaps’ home opener is scheduled for Monday, April 9 at 6 p.m. against the Bowling Green Hot Rods.

Fans of the Whitecaps facebook page can buy $5 Opening day tickets one day earlier than the general public. A special code will be available on Wednesday, March 21 on the facebook page that will allow fans to order Opening Day tickets online for $5 each on that day. If you’re not yet a fan of the Whitecaps facebook page, you may “like” the page at www.facebook.com/wmwcaps to get the deal.