The YMCA has teamed up with the Grand Rapids Flames to offer an exciting new baseball program! This off-season training will get you ready for the spring.Instructors include:
John Gonzalez—Founder, Grand Rapids Flames
David Olson—Former Kalamazoo Kings Pitcher & Owner of High Heat Baseball Academy
Where: Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA, 6555 Jupiter, Belmont, MI., 49306
When: Sunday’s starting January 17, and ending February 28.
Time: Sundays 12-1pm—Hitting ages 8-12
1-2pm—Pitching ages 8-12
2-3pm—Hitting ages 13-18
3-4pm—Pitching ages 13-18
All Ages & Genders
Cost: Member $56, Non-Member $114
Contact: Nick Brouwer- 855-1445 or Nbrouwer@grymca.org
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JUST ANNOUNCED:
Flames coach Ed Herrera is conducting a fielding, hitting and pitching clinic:
*Ages 13-18
*2-5 p.m., Dec. 13
*Cornerstone University
*Cost: $5 for Flames players
*$10 for non-Flames players
E-mail him if you have questions. Register at the door from 1:30-2 p.m.
All other questions, Coach Gonzalez: jpgonzo@juno.com
9th Annual GonzoBall Challenge Dates Announced:
July 30-Aug. 1, 2010
Ages: 8U-13U
Outing at Fifth Third Ballpark is:
*Saturday, July 31. We will be posting the flier asap.
More info posted soon on this site or call/e-mail tournament director Tom Emery *russellemery@hotmail.com *616-308-6238
Other tournaments we are hosting:
*Spring Fling, April 24-25 (ages 10u, 11u, 12u, 13u)
*End of School Blast, June 12-13 (ages 12u, 13u, 14u)
*Wood Bat Challenge, July 16-18 (ages 16u and 18u)
--Alternate date: July 23-25
E-mail Tom Emery for more info.
FLAMES BASEBALL
"Yes, at the competitive level baseball is a game played to be won.
Yet, if it is played to be won at all costs,
then the costs are far too high for heart, soul and spirit."
Jim Meier
Our MISSION STATEMENT!!!!!!!
Welcome to the home of the Grand Rapids Flames travel baseball club. Our Flames Travel Baseball Club Mission Statement: The Flames Baseball Club teaches young people the fundamentals of baseball in a safe, positive, Christian-based environment. Our coaches, players and parents ALWAYS treat each other with respect, dignity and love. Our coaches teach fundamentals, and look out for the betterment of the team; our parents, as the ultimate role models, encourage ALL team members, and are positive in words and actions; and our players encourage teammates, respect umpires and tournament/league officials and give 100 percent at practices, games and Flames activities. Everyone involved with the Flames Baseball Club understands that baseball is a great game, but ultimately our goal is to help our sons become strong, Christian believers who will use their gifts and talents to do great things in the name of the Lord.
--John and Pam Gonzalez
Lastly, if you have more questions about The Flames, please e-mail John at jpgonzo@juno.com.
Or call him, 616-893-2464.
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