09/08/05– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HURRICANE KATRINA PUSHES BACK FALL INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE
CONTACT: Kevin Sytko

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MOBILE, Ala. –Head coach Steve Kittrell announced Wednesday that due to the effects of Hurricane Katrina the fall instructional league has been pushed back until Oct. 2. The instructional league will run through Oct. 26.

The Fall Instructional League is the first of its kind to be offered by South Alabama baseball. The league is offered to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors and is limited to the first 60 entries. Expert instruction will be given by South Alabama coaches Steve Kittrell, Ronnie Powell and Rob Reinstetle. Current USA players will also be offering instruction to participants.

The Fall Instructional League will be held at the newly renovated Stanky Field and will take place every Wednesday night and Sunday afternoon from Oct. 2 through Oct. 26. Wednesday night sessions will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon sessions will start at 2 p.m. and end at 6 p.m.

League participants will have full access to the Luis Gonzalez Hitting Facility, as well as use of Stanky Field. In addition, each participant will take part in a Pro-style tryout on Oct 2. In that tryout hitting, arm strength, speed and fielding will all be graded.
Each session will consist of an hour and 40 minute game that will include general instruction and a 90 minute hitting portion. Access to the hitting facility, as well as hitting instruction will be available up to one hour prior to game time.

The cost of the entire South Alabama Instructional League (seven sessions) is $275 and includes a written evaluation and a free South Alabama baseball T-shirt.

Entry is limited to the first 60 paid entries.
To register call (251) 460-6876