The Objective…
To create a national baseball program in Jamaica in primary schools and college institutions.
¨ Need #1: Establishment of a summer baseball league
¨ Need #2: Baseball Certification
¨ Need #3: Baseball clinics and workshops
The Opportunity…
Andrew Dixon Foundation with the endorsement of the Ministry of Education to implement a baseball program.
¨ Goal #1: Summer league to offer students an opportunity to play tournaments in the United States.
¨ Goal #2: Coaches certification program which allows them to successfully teach the sport to students to expand the sport through Jamaica.
¨ Goal #3: Baseball workshops and clinics to introduce baseball to primary schools and college and university level students. High school students through baseball can obtain scholarships to attend college.
The Solution…
The foundation is requesting the endorsement and support of the Ministry of Education by allowing us the opportunity to present regional workshops, which will be followed by visits to selected schools
¨ Recommendation #1: Baseball clinic and workshop that will teach students (1) the stance and batting, (2) how to throw and grip the baseball, (3) how to pitch and catch the baseball, (4) proper way to run bases, and (5) rules and regulations of baseball.
¨ Recommendation #2: Certification programs taught by Major League Baseball coaches and current and/or former professional baseball players.
¨ Recommendation #3: Summer league allowing selected teams to travel to the United States to play baseball. The league will be developed through the foundation, Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth baseball youth league.
¨ Recommendation #4: Baseball uniforms and supplies a necessity for the program is currently are not available however this can be resolved. With allowance of tax waivers and free importation securing the equipment and supplies is more feasible.
¨ Recommendation #5: To work and locate the best possible location or create a baseball field to hold baseball games that the public can come enjoy the games.
To create a national baseball program in Jamaica in primary schools and college institutions.
¨ Need #1: Establishment of a summer baseball league
¨ Need #2: Baseball Certification
¨ Need #3: Baseball clinics and workshops
The Opportunity…
Andrew Dixon Foundation with the endorsement of the Ministry of Education to implement a baseball program.
¨ Goal #1: Summer league to offer students an opportunity to play tournaments in the United States.
¨ Goal #2: Coaches certification program which allows them to successfully teach the sport to students to expand the sport through Jamaica.
¨ Goal #3: Baseball workshops and clinics to introduce baseball to primary schools and college and university level students. High school students through baseball can obtain scholarships to attend college.
The Solution…
The foundation is requesting the endorsement and support of the Ministry of Education by allowing us the opportunity to present regional workshops, which will be followed by visits to selected schools
¨ Recommendation #1: Baseball clinic and workshop that will teach students (1) the stance and batting, (2) how to throw and grip the baseball, (3) how to pitch and catch the baseball, (4) proper way to run bases, and (5) rules and regulations of baseball.
¨ Recommendation #2: Certification programs taught by Major League Baseball coaches and current and/or former professional baseball players.
¨ Recommendation #3: Summer league allowing selected teams to travel to the United States to play baseball. The league will be developed through the foundation, Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth baseball youth league.
¨ Recommendation #4: Baseball uniforms and supplies a necessity for the program is currently are not available however this can be resolved. With allowance of tax waivers and free importation securing the equipment and supplies is more feasible.
¨ Recommendation #5: To work and locate the best possible location or create a baseball field to hold baseball games that the public can come enjoy the games.
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