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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
 January 6 , 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE




CONTACT:
Estella Espinosa     
Phone: 713.845.1135
 
                                  


                GRAND SLAM FOR YOUTH BASEBALL

     Houston, it’s time to batter -up! The Parks and Recreation Department kicks off its 2005 Youth Baseball, Softball and T-ball program Jan. 10 at community centers across the city. Registration is open to boys and girls ages 4 – 18. League play begins March 7.
     Parents register your child by January 31 and receive four free tickets to the Houston Astros FanFest on February 12 at Minute Maid Park.
     The Youth Baseball/Softball program is sponsored by Grand Slam for Youth Baseball a partnership between the Houston Astros and the makers of Minute Maid.
     For more information, call the Youth Baseball Office at 713.845.1083.
Volunteer coaches are needed!
                                                        



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