FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

WAGNER'S FLORIDA CHALLENGER BASEBALL FESTIVAL RETURNS TO LEE COUNTY
 
Fort Myers, Florida (4/14/04) Lee County will host one of its most important athletic contests this weekend at historic Terry Park. For the second year, Wagner's Florida Challenger Baseball Festival will be held on Saturday, April 17 & Sunday, April 18 at Terry Park, 3410 Palm Beach Boulevard, Fort Myers.

 

Nearly 200 physically and mentally challenged players between the ages of 6-18 will grace the diamonds of one of Lee County's most famous landmarks.

 

"Out of all the events I am involved in, I enjoy this one the most" said Tom Giffen, event director. Tom Giffen is also owner of the Roy Hobbs World series, which is held in Lee County each November.

 

This program was named in memory of long time Lee County resident and Challenger Baseball enthusiast Mr. Bob Wagner, who passed away in 2002.

 

The following is a tentative schedule of events for the program.

 

Saturday, April 17th

Registration (Terry Park) - 11:00 AM to Noon

 

Games (Terry Park) - Noon to 4:00 PM

 

Picnic at the Lee County Sports Complex - 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

 

Parade of athletes and awards presentation at the Lee County Sports Complex, Hammond Stadium - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

 

Sunday, April 18

Games (Terry Park) - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

For additional information, please contact Tom Giffen at 330-352-2171

 

The Lee County Sports Authority, Lee County Parks and Recreation Department, Bonita Lions Club and Wagner's Wood Bat Classic are proud sponsors of this event.

 

*Special Note: Event organizers would like to respectfully request that preliminary coverage of this event be provided so that the athletes can read about themselves while in Lee County.