NEWS RELEASE

Historic Dodgertown, along with the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, are gearing up to welcome a record number of youth baseball teams to the area for Presidents’ Day Weekend February 14th – 16th. Participating in age divisions 10 & under through 18 & under, 82 teams from nine states and Canada will be taking part in this early season tournament. An event that has hosted 60 and 59 teams in each of the least two years, respectively, has grown by 25% in 2015 as Historic Dodgertown continues to receive more national acclaim as a destination for youth sports.

Organizations from some of the most frigid states are represented, with Minnesota leading the way with 21 teams set to participate. Other states participating include New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New York, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Illinois and Florida along with 5 teams from Canada. Teams and families are filling hotels from Sebastian down to Fort Pierce as they descend upon Indian River County for this event. Game play begins Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m., with a full day’s schedule both Saturday and Sunday. Games will be held on all fields at Historic Dodgertown, while also utilizing Lakewood Park and Lawnwood Park.

Championship rounds will get underway on Monday at 8:00 a.m., with all games at Historic Dodgertown. Admission to the tournament is $5 per day or $10 for a tournament pass. Concessions will be available at all locations of the event. For more information about the Treasure Coast Presidents’ Day Challenge and upcoming Historic Dodgertown events, please contact 772-569-4900 or go to HistoricDodgertown.com. About Historic