Jingle Bells (December) – This program was started in 1949. Held at the Lake Geneva Christian Center, it is a live telethon that raises money for food and toys to be given out to families in need.
Pitch, Hit & Run (May) – Competition for boys and girls ages 7 to 14. Kids compete in three baseball-related skills for prizes and the chance to move on to as many as three more level, ending with the national competition held during Major League Baseball’s All-Star week.
When: Sunday, May 15th, 2011. Registration is from 1:00 to 1:30. Competition starts at 1:30.
Where: Knute Nelson Memorial Baseball Field (5th Avenue and Elm Street in Alexandria, MN)
Who: Boys and Girls ages 7 to 14 (Age as of July 17, 2011)
Contact: Alexandria Jaycees – 320-834-3030 – or alexandriajaycees@gmail.com
Description: Participants will compete in three categories. 1) PITCH – six baseballs for boys and softballs for girls at a target. 2) HIT – three hits off a batting tee for each division. 3) RUN – Timed run from second base to home (60 foot bases/160 total feet timed for boys, 120 feet total timed for girls.
Age Groups: The four age groups are: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 with boys and girls competing separately.
Pitch, Hit & Run consists of four (4) levels of competition: Locals, Sectionals, Team Championships and National Finals. From our Local Competition:
- Prizes will be awarded for first place in each age category and overall champion courtesy of the Alexandria Jaycees.
- 1st place finishers are eligible for Sectional Competition.
For additional rules and information, please visit the Pitch, Hit & Run website at http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/kids/mlb_pitch_hit_run.jsp
Major League Baseball wants every child to be given an equal opportunity to compete. Therefore, there is no registration fee or purchase required for any participant to enter.
- Please Bring a copy of your birth certificate for age verification.
- Each participant must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other adult.
Sandbox Fill (May) – We take orders from area residents for sandbox sand and deliver it to them for a charge.
Contact: Alexandria Jaycees – 320-834-3030 – or alexandriajaycees@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 10th & Wednesday, May 11th
Sand will be delivered between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m.
Payment due on delivery please!
$10 first wheelbarrow & $9 each additional
$1 discount per wheelbarrow for licensed daycare providers!
Please place your order by Sunday, May 8th
Scholarships (May) – The Jaycees sponsor scholarships to both the Junior High and Senior High levels of students.
Punt, Pass and Kick (October) – A program where area children can complete up to national level in the skills of throwing and kicking a football. This program will be held October 2nd at Citizens Field in Alexandria. Contact: sthelen@telecom-tech.com for more details!
Adopt-A-Highway (May and September) – The Jaycees participates in this program to clean trash twice a year aong the three miles of County Road 61.