Re: Cody's Field of Dreams-2008

[Guest guest]

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Dreams

Register a child to be a part of Cody's Field of Dreams On-Line by

clicking Here.

Where Dreams become Reality!

Cody’s Field of Dreams is an exciting opportunity for children with special

needs or handicaps from four years of age to sixth grade to participate in a

baseball camp. The baseball camp will be led by a diverse group of volunteers

from all over the community. The baseball training is not designed to be

competitive, but rather a time of fun and friendship building. During the camp,

each child will be assigned a “Buddy” who will assist them throughout the

practices and the final game.

Parents will also be encouraged to assist with the camp, but it is not

necessary. Listed below is the schedule of events and some of the exciting

details of our third annual Cody’s Field of Dreams.

Click here to view our scrapbook of previous field of dreams events.

Schedule of Events:

· Wednesday April 18, 2007

(Pick-up jersey & yard sign at SJBC West Campus from 6:00-8:00pm)

· Thursday April 24, 2008 - Practice 1 - 6-8pm

· Tuesday April 29, 2008 - Practice 2 - 6-8pm

· Thursday May 1, 2008 - Practice 3 - 6-8pm

· Sunday May 4, 2008 - Game at DPHS Varsity Baseball Field - 1-4 pm

· Wednesday May 7, 2008 - Closing Ceremony at SJBC West Campus

Registration can be completed online at the following web

address-http://www.sjcdp.org/fieldofdreamssignup.htm or by phone at

Please register by March 26! Late registrations will be accepted.

For more information contact the church office at or register a

child to be a part of Cody's Field of Dreams On-Line.

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[Guest guest]

I don't know of a camp in the Austin area, but the Miracle League of Austin

is a baseball league for special needs kids. It is run by the Town &

Country Optimists. They built a special field that will accommodate wheel

chairs and walkers. The field is beautiful and opened a year ago. Much of

the funds to build the field were raised by Nolan , the Round Rock

Express, and JB & Sandy from Mix 94.7. Like the camp that was mentioned

earlier, each player has a buddy (high school and college age kids), who

stays with them and helps them the whole time. The season is 7 weeks long,

one game each Saturday. The game is usually 2 innings (about an hour), with

each player getting to bat and score in each inning (they don't keep

score.everyone wins!). The players' challenges run from autism to downs

syndrome to severe physical issues and everything in between. The motto of

the Miracle League is that every kid should get to play baseball..and

participation is open to any kid who couldn't participate in more typical

team settings. Registration is $50 per child, but scholarships are

available for families that can't meet that. They receive a jersey and cap,

and usually get a lot of other stuff donated to the league. My 8 year old

sons (HFA) have participated the last 2 seasons (spring and fall) and LOVED

it. My husband and I enjoy it as well. It is a really uplifting time,

with all the " fans " (players' families) cheering for all the players on both

teams. The coaches are amazing and have huge hearts. Round Rock Express

players usually make an appearance or two, play a little with the kids, and

sign autographs. We will definitely do it again this spring. I heard that

registration opens February 1st and can be done online. If interested, just

google Austin Miracle League and follow the prompts to register.

Between the 2 innings, there is a " stretch " time where all the players

gather around the backstop and sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game and then do

the chicken dance. My sons love to sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game. One

time, was in the rest room when they sang the song. He came running

out, crying " Nooooo " because he had missed getting to sing. Brown,

who coordinates the whole thing, (along with her husband, who is also a

coach), heard crying and asked me why. When I told her, she went

running over to the backstop and made everyone do it all over again, so that

could participate. That was one of the kindest things anyone has

ever done for my special child. I didn't have to ask. She just knew that

he really needed to sing and she immediately made it happen for him.

I can't say enough about the wonderful organization and am so thankful that

my sons have been able to take part in it.

in Cedar Park