Stingers and Carris Health - Rice Memorial Hospital Announce Community All-Star Team roster
Nine local youth were selected to become Stingers for a day
Willmar, MN – The Willmar Stingers and Carris Health - Rice Memorial Hospital are pleased to announce the members of the 4th Annual Rice Community All-Star Team. The Rice Community All-Star team was created to reward youth for being leaders in their community and provide them with a once in a lifetime Stingers experience.
Youth between the ages 8 to 14 were asked to summit answers to three different questions focusing on their community and how they make a positive impact. A committee reviewed over 150 applications and selected the nine winners based on their experiences and answers to the three questions.
The 2018 Rice Community All-Star Team Roster:
- Anthony Thompson, Age 8 – Willmar
- Emma Hainlin, Age 9 – Willmar
- Kallie Kreps, Age 9 – Willmar
- Vanessa Brick, Age 10 – Paynesville
- Tressa Lieser, Age 10 – Paynesville
- Sam Mulder, Age 10 – Willmar
- Madison Osterbauer, Age 10 – DeGraff
- Justin Erp, Age 11 – Montevideo
- Mark Arnold, Age 13 – Willmar
Each of the nine-youth selected will be rewarded with an experience that will show what it is like to live the day in the life of a Stingers baseball player. Each of the nine youth will become a part of the Stingers Baseball Club on the Rice Memorial Hospital Night on Tuesday, June 5. The All-Star experience for the nine youth will include:
- Be announced at an official press conference where they will be presented with their own custom Willmar Stingers jersey (name and number) and official cap
- Be signed to a one-day promotional contract with the Willmar Stingers
- Be presented with their very own Willmar Stingers baseball card, which will also be the giveaway for that evening’s game
- Team transportation from the press conference to the ballpark with the entire Stingers team
- Have the chance to take batting practice and infield/outfield with the Willmar Stingers
- Be introduced to the crowd as an official member of the Stingers
- Throw out a ceremonial first pitch on Tuesday, June 5
- Run on the field for the National Anthem with the Willmar Stingers team
- Have the chance to sit in the dugout with the team for an inning during the game