Sunday, April 21, 2013 – 11am-6pm
Batter Up! Break out your running shoes and start practicing that home run swing. It's spring training time for the annual Asian American Student Union Charity (AASU) Wiffle-ball Tournament. Join APAAN on the Black Penguins team and show those undergrads that alumni still got game!
When: Sunday, April 21, 11am-6pm
Where: Ritchie Coliseum, UMCP
Charity: Asian American LEAD (AALEAD)
AALEAD’s mission is to promote the well-being of low-income and underserved Asian American youth through education, leadership, and community building (http://www.aalead.org/).
How does this tournament work?
Prior to the tournament, teams (student groups & alumni) all fundraise for AALEAD. The teams with the top donation amounts pledged by the seeding meeting, will receive a higher seed during tournament day. The higher seed gives a team a run/point advantage for the preliminary games, which can help the team win more games and eventually advance to the semi-finals. Game play is similar to baseball, but with plastic bats and balls.
Fundraising
Since we are in different locations and are not able to set up a central fundraiser, we ask that you either make a personal pledge or contact your employer for a donation. This is optional and not required to play on the team – however, we greatly appreciate any contribution to the designated charity. Our minimum suggested donation is $20.
Your donation can be made via Paypal (preferred) to umd.apaan@gmail.com or by check made payable to “Asian American Student Union” and brought on game day.
If you are unable to play, but would like to support AALEAD and our team's chances of getting a higher seed in the tournament, then you can still donate!
Want to play?
Please register by Sunday, April 7th at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PiJPq22FQMgy8F3dy6o-eRMgl3rkG3etjXLtQEsJES0/viewform
We're also looking for two captains, who will lead the team to victory. If you are interested, please note that on the registration form.
For any other questions or if you want to volunteer to be captain, email us at umd.apaan@gmail.com.
Support a great cause, catch up with old friends and meet new ones as we set our eyes on that championship trophy!
