Friday, July 21, 2006
Minor League Baseball
Hey, have you checked out any of the local baseball teams lately? They put on a pretty great game. Not only are the tickets cheaper than the Dodgers or the Angels, but the seats are all great due to smaller stadiums. There are a lot of home town folks in the stands who give these games a small town feel. There are lots of favorite players too. You'll hear the regulars cheer (and heckle sometimes) louder for them.
They do fun games on the field with the kids and the mascots are all over the stands greeting fans and hamming it up for the team. This is a great excursion for little kids because they get to see a real baseball game, have a chance to meet real players and you don't have to travel as far! It's a great way for the little ones to get to know all the baseball traditions, like the wave, CHARGE, and the singing of the National Anthem. Since you didn't pay a lot for your tickets, you won't feel so bad about leaving after the 7th inning stretch or bedtime, which ever comes first.
If you are visiting games with infants and toddlers, they usually look the other way if you bring in snacks too, as long as you don't bring any glass bottles. As always, bring a hat, sunscreen and a sweatshirt just in case it gets cold at night, even in the summer.
Here's how to find out about your local minor league baseball team:
Check out www.goldenbaseball.com for information about the Fullerton Flyers, the Long Beach Armada, the San Diego Surf Dawgs, and the Chico Outlaws.
It's worth the time!
Nicole
For more excursions around L.A. and Orange County please check out my book at www.preschoolersguide.com you can now order by mail phone and fax! See the column on the left for more info.
They do fun games on the field with the kids and the mascots are all over the stands greeting fans and hamming it up for the team. This is a great excursion for little kids because they get to see a real baseball game, have a chance to meet real players and you don't have to travel as far! It's a great way for the little ones to get to know all the baseball traditions, like the wave, CHARGE, and the singing of the National Anthem. Since you didn't pay a lot for your tickets, you won't feel so bad about leaving after the 7th inning stretch or bedtime, which ever comes first.
If you are visiting games with infants and toddlers, they usually look the other way if you bring in snacks too, as long as you don't bring any glass bottles. As always, bring a hat, sunscreen and a sweatshirt just in case it gets cold at night, even in the summer.
Here's how to find out about your local minor league baseball team:
Check out www.goldenbaseball.com for information about the Fullerton Flyers, the Long Beach Armada, the San Diego Surf Dawgs, and the Chico Outlaws.
It's worth the time!
Nicole
For more excursions around L.A. and Orange County please check out my book at www.preschoolersguide.com you can now order by mail phone and fax! See the column on the left for more info.
